More than 100 million Indians are living with diabetes
Diabetes, a metabolic disorder, has more than 100 million Indians in its tight grip right now. If you are surprised by this figure, you need to know that more than this are already at risk of developing this disorder soon. As per a recent study, by ICMR which was published in the UK medical journal Lancet, 15.3% of the Indian population which is close to 136 million people are in the prediabetes stage.
Lunchtime is important
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When lunch is the first meal of the day!
Missing breakfast causes a huge fluctuation in the blood sugar level, particularly when you have lunch late in the afternoon. Having breakfast, first thing in the morning can keep your blood sugar level under control. Starting the day with a good and healthy meal cuts down the risk of diabetes and hence the complications associated with it.
When you just fill up yourself during lunch!
Many people just aim to fill up their stomachs during lunchtime and give no regard to the nutrition of the food they are consuming. This is another unhealthy food habit that increases the risk of diabetes. Plan your meal and include everything from carbs to protein and fat in the diet. Make sure you have a balanced diet during lunchtime.
When you consume processed foods more than natural foods!
These days, it is easier to buy pre-made sandwiches from supermarkets than to prepare food. These packaged foods can keep you full for a long time, but in the long run, they can have a damaging effect on the body and there are several reasons for that. Use of lots of salt, which improves the flavor of the food; use of preservatives to increase the shelf life of the food contributes to metabolic disorders like diabetes.
When you have flavored drinks before/ after the lunch meal
It is a common practice these days to gulp down a bottle or can of carbonated, sweetened, flavored drink with meals. There are several reasons why you should stop doing this. First, it spikes your blood sugar level; second, these are empty calories and have no nutritional value; third, they reduce the hunger pangs and stop you from eating nutritious foods which you could have eaten otherwise.
When you immediately return back to the desk after lunch!
We understand that everyone is overburdened with targets and deadlines. But, try to find some time in between that for yourself. A 10-minute walk within the premises of the office building after a meal is also helpful.
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