This chronic condition has affected so many in the Caribbean and all over the world. In the Caribbean we prepare a number of our cultural dishes on a daily basis. Most of our dishes are not centered around raw fruits and vegetables.
Here some tips to assist you on your journey:
1- In my own extended family persons are diagnosed with this condition (type 2 diabetes). Increase raw vegetables in your diet. Meaning eat a salad with every meal including with breakfast. Start where you are. What ever is your current diet and eating schedule add a salad. Do not drink liquids with your meals but can drink two (2) hours after. (See my other blogs on how to eat and drink).
2- Ensure to create a schedule indicating the times you intend to have your meals.
3- No snacking in between meals. At meal time eat enough until full. along with meat and vegetables/ a vegetable only meal add sweet potato or a complex carbohydrates of your choice. Enlist the services of a nutritionist who personally connects nutrition to chronic diseases.
4- Consume more water (room temperature). Find a physician who can monitor your health progress especially persons with heart failure (in reference to consuming more water or liquids) or anyone when implementing any type of change that may affect your health. When there is more water in the body it allows the body to remove any excess waste products from the body.
5- Movement: Walk, dance, swim, run, resistance training, biking, tennis, etc. Ensure to enjoy the time spent engaging in any of these activities.
6- Keep it simple and be easy on yourself. If it seems super complicated it probably is.
In a future blog I will look at meal portioning, intermittent fasting, juicing, a full raw lifestyle, and reduced meals.
Health Vibes 