Producer: Priyanka Singh Editor: Sujata Singh
As these carbs are already processed and are in predigested forms, our body quickly absorbs them and converts them into glucose. This increases blood sugar, and in sometime the person starts feeling hungry again.
Sugary foods contain high amounts of refined sugar and have little or no nutritional value which can cause sharp spikes in blood glucose. Sugar can also contribute to weight gain and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Unhealthful fats (saturated and trans fats) raise bad cholesterol and reduce good cholesterol levels. Many fried and processed foods, fries, chips, baked goods, butter, cheese, frozen foods, palm oil contain harmful fats.
Alcohol can limit your liver’s ability to release glucose. It may also interfere with certain diabetes medications.
Bacon, ham, salami contain high amounts of saturated fats and harmful chemicals that are not present in fresh meat. These can increase the risk of heart diseases.
Foods that are high in salt can raise blood pressure. Avoid excessive salt intake by limiting processed foods, canned soups, and salty snacks.