“BRINgINg BlooD SUgAR lEVElS UNDER coNtRol IS INcREDIBlY BENEfIcIAl foR hEAlth”
DIEtARY coNSIDERAtIoNS the government recommends that free sugars should not make up more than five per cent of energy obtained from diet, daily. Adults should aim to consume no more than 30g of free sugars, which include sugars added to food, drinks or syrup, honey, fruit juices and purées. Starchy carbohydrates (wholegrain breads, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, etc.) are generally more slowly absorbed than their counterparts, making you feel fuller for longer and steadying blood sugar levels and subsequently, steadying the insulin response as well.
Adequate fruit and vegetable intake is vital, but the emphasis should be on vegetables. Vegetables offer a high density of micro nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, and typically low intrinsic sugar. fibre-rich foods, healthy fats (such as oily fish) and lean protein are all healthy additions to a diet.
thE ImpAct of chRomIUm chromium is clinically proven to support healthy blood sugar levels. Unexplained high blood sugar can also be a sign of chromium deficiency, and it can even resemble diabetes. chromium is able to enhance the cells' response to insulin via the molecule chromodulin found in the cells, directly combating insulin resistance. this allows for better blood sugar control as our cells willingly take sugar from the blood and metabolise it to energy.
when choosing to supplement with chromium, chloride or picolinate
forms are common and typically have very low bioavailability (0.5-2%), meaning poor absorption from tablet to bloodstream. organically bound chromium demonstrated up to ten times the bioavailability of chloride or picolinate forms and has been approved by the European food Safety Authority (EfSA) after extensive investigation.
whAt ElSE cAN YoU Do to REDUcE YoUR RISK? there are various natural steps that can be taken to control blood glucose levels and to ensure that uncontrolled blood sugar is avoided. Research published in panminerva medica in June 2014 showed that an extract of maqui berries (known as Delphinol) can assist in the control of blood glucose, by reducing the rate at which glucose is absorbed into the bloodstream from the digestive tract. the active ingredient delphinidin was shown to inhibit the sodium glucose co-transporter (Sglt), which facilitates the uptake of glucose from food into the intestinal tissue and the blood, thus avoiding the sharp spikes in blood sugar which can result following eating.
BREAKINg thE SUgAR cYclE! Bringing blood sugar levels under control is incredibly beneficial for health, considering that good blood sugar control supports the maintenance of healthy weight, stable energy and concentration levels – all the while helping to control
sweet and sugar cravings and breaking the sugar cycle.
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