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In a lively market, Aunt Li was picking out coarse grains and muttering to herself: "Eating these coarse grains can lower blood sugar, right?"
When Uncle Wang, the doctor next to him, heard this, he shook his head with a smile and said, "Don't be stupid, Aunt Li, there are three mistakes that may raise blood sugar faster than eating sugar!" She asked, "What's wrong?"
Uncle Wang cleared his throat and began to explain: "First of all, many people think that eating whole grains can lower blood sugar, but this is actually a misunderstanding. Not all whole grains have this effect, such as some processed whole grains, but because of their high sugar and low fiber content, they may accelerate the rise in blood sugar. ”
Uncle Wang continued, "The second mistake is to ignore the differences in individual constitutions. Everyone reacts differently to food, and some people don't necessarily lower their blood sugar even if they eat high-fiber whole grains. ”
"And what's the third mistake?" asked Aunt Li.
Uncle Wang smiled: "The third mistake is that people ignore the overall balance of the diet. It is not enough to rely solely on coarse grains such as corn and sweet potatoes to control, but also need a scientific diet and suitable exercise. ”
After listening to this, Aunt Li thought about it, and then asked, "Then how can I achieve a reasonable match?"
Uncle Wang replied with a smile: "To keep your blood sugar stable, the most important thing is to eat a balanced diet. Whole grains are good, but they should also be in moderation, combined with protein and vegetables to achieve the best results. Secondly, you should pay attention to the way you eat food and avoid foods that are rich in oil and polysaccharides. ”
Aunt Li listened to Uncle Wang's words and felt that it was very reasonable. She asked, "What about the sports aspect?"
Uncle Wang replied, "Moderate exercise can also help regulate blood sugar. Of course, everyone's situation is different, and exercise choices should be different for each individual. ”
In the end, Aunt Li smiled and said, "Uncle Wang, what you said is so right, I always thought that as long as I ate coarse grains, it turns out that there are so many exquisite!"
Uncle Wang replied gently: "Yes, Aunt Li, a healthy life is not only about what to eat, but more importantly, how to eat." ”
At this time, Aunt Li thought of another question: "Uncle Wang, I used to have diabetes, and now I have good control of it." But I've heard that some 'health foods' can also affect blood sugar, is that true?"
Uncle Wang replied: "It is true that some so-called 'health foods', such as certain slimming cookies or energy bars, claim to be low or sugar-free, but in fact may contain other ingredients that raise blood sugar, such as sugar alcohols, sweeteners, etc.
They are not sugar in the traditional sense, but can still cause blood sugar instability during digestion. ”
Aunt Li listened carefully and couldn't help but sigh: "It's really endless, Uncle Wang, you are really a living encyclopedia!"
Uncle Wang smiled and continued: "This is not the most important thing. Did you know that a lot of times, blood sugar control is not good, not just diet
and the problem of movement. There is also a major one, which is their own mood. Having a lot of things in your mind and being prone to anger and tantrums may affect your blood sugar. ”
"Oh, I haven't really heard of that. ”
Uncle Wang nodded: "Yes, stress and emotional instability can cause the body to secrete more stress hormones, such as cortisol, which can affect blood sugar levels. Therefore, maintaining a good mood is also very helpful for blood sugar control. ”
When Aunt Li heard this, she seemed to suddenly open up: "I used to be always anxious and worried a lot, but it turned out that this was not good, and it had a greater impact on the condition." So that's not good. ”
"Yes, yes, Aunt Li. Uncle Wang nodded with satisfaction, "So, in addition to paying attention to diet and moderate exercise, we must also learn to relax and reduce stress." ”
Aunt Li thought for a while, and then asked, "Uncle Wang, can you recommend some ways to relax my mind?"
Uncle Wang replied, "Yes, you can try deep breathing exercises, gentle yoga or walking." Of course, finding what works for you is the most important thing. ”
Aunt Li smiled: "Thank you, I'll definitely try it when I go back." ”
Finally, when the market was about to end, Aunt Li asked another question: "Uncle Wang, I still want to ask, what if I want to eat something sweet once in a while?"
Uncle Wang patiently replied: "This question is actually not that complicated. It's okay to have a sweet tooth once in a while, the key is to control the amount well and not overdo it.
Choose some non-sweet fruits, or a small amount of bitter chocolate. In conclusion, don't worry too much about occasional indulgence, as long as it's not the norm, the effects on blood sugar are manageable. ”
She waved goodbye, thinking about going home and trying those ways to relax. Uncle Wang looked at her back and felt relieved in his heart.
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