A healthy cooking specialist shared his tips for taking care of your diet and keeping glucose stable during the summer.
As temperatures rise, people with diabetes need to pay attention special attention to your diet and daily hydration. Climate changes can alter blood glucose values, so a healthy diet is very important to feel good and avoid complications.
The chef Diego La Ruffaa member of the team at the Ministry of Health of Tucumán and a specialist in healthy cooking, explained what types of meals should be prioritized during the hottest months. Furthermore, he gave some good recommendations to create fresh, nutritious and balanced dishes.
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The perfect diet for people with diabetes in summer
The first point, according to the expert, is to maintain a good hydration. Ruffa said that you should drink a lot of water, but you can also prepare natural flavored waters with fruits or unsweetened juices. The best is avoid soda and sugary drinks.
The chef, who has lived with diabetes since childhood, highlighted that during the summer he prefers light and fresh meals, leaving aside very greasy or high-calorie preparations. One of his favorite combinations is a salad with fennel, apple, walnuts and avocadobecause it provides fiber, proteins and healthy fats.
As a dressing, he suggests a mixture of lemon or orange juice, mustard, oil and a teaspoon of honey to enhance the flavor. The expert clarified that if this is done in controlled proportions, it does not cause any inconvenience. Furthermore, he recommended taking advantage of the raw fresh vegetablessince they better preserve their nutrients and help increase the feeling of satiety.
To complete the dish, you can add a lean proteinsuch as chicken, meat or fish, along with a serving of complex carbohydratessuch as potatoes cooked in the peel. An interesting fact that the specialist shared is that, by cooking the potatoes and then cooling them in the refrigerator for a few hours, their glycemic indexso it helps keep blood sugar levels stable.
Talking about a food that is now in fashion, the “cloud bread”La Ruffa indicated that it can be a good option as long as you prepare without refined flours. The version he invented includes egg, baking powder, cream cheese and grated cheese, an alternative that works for those looking to take care of their diet.
Finally, he stressed the importance of maintaining a balanced dietbased on fresh and natural products.
Source: Ambito
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