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Diabetes is a common chronic disease that seriously affects people's health and quality of life. In recent years, the number of diabetic patients has been increasing, which has attracted widespread attention. Although the causes of diabetes are complex and diverse, long-term consumption of certain foods in large quantities is also considered to be one of the important causes of diabetes. This article will take you through the four foods related to diabetes, and give some relevant suggestions based on traditional Chinese medicine theories and ancient and modern prescriptions.
The first food: high-sugar foods.
Foods high in sugar are one of the main causes of diabetes. Long-term intake of high-sugar foods will lead to a sharp rise in blood sugar, stimulate the pancreas to secrete excessive insulin, thereby increasing the burden of insulin, leading to pancreatic islet function decline, and may eventually lead to the occurrence of diabetes. Therefore, it is important to limit the intake of high-sugar foods in the prevention and control of diabetes.
According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, a reasonable diet is an important way to regulate the balance of yin and yang in the body, and diet plays a vital role. TCM recommends that excessive intake of sugary foods, especially refined sugars and high-sugar foods, such as pastries, candies and jams, should be moderately reduced or avoided in the daily diet. At the same time, the intake of fruits and vegetables should be increased in moderation, which not only helps to supplement nutrition, but also allows the stomach and intestines to be better regulated, thereby helping to prevent the occurrence of diabetes.
The second food: high-fat food.
Long-term intake of high-fat foods is another important cause of diabetes. The high amount of fat in high-fat foods can lead to insulin resistance in the body, which can affect the normal function of insulin. In addition, high-fat foods can lead to weight gain, as well as insufficient insulin secretion, which ultimately increases the risk of diabetes.
In TCM theory, fat is considered to be the main source of dampness, and excessive intake of fat will lead to the accumulation of dampness in the body, hindering the normal operation of qi and blood, thus affecting the function of various organs. For the intake of high-fat foods, TCM recommends choosing low-fat and low-cholesterol foods, such as whole grains, legumes, fish, etc., and exercising reasonably to help burn excess fat.
The third food: high-salt food.
High-salt foods are also one of the important causes of diabetes. Excess salt increases the burden on the kidneys, leading to impaired kidney function, which in turn affects insulin secretion and normal function. In addition, consuming too much salt can also lead to high blood pressure, which can further increase the risk of diabetes.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that excessive salt can lead to an imbalance of yin and yang in the body, which in turn affects the function of the internal organs. Therefore, salt should be moderately reduced in the diet and low- or no-salt ingredients should be chosen for cooking. In addition, TCM also recommends eating more potassium-containing foods, such as kelp, mushrooms, carrots, etc., which can help maintain potassium and sodium balance in the body, thereby helping to prevent diabetes.
Fourth food: processed food.
Modern people live a fast-paced life and tight time, and often like to choose convenient and fast processed foods, and these processed foods often contain a lot of additives, preservatives, etc., long-term consumption will cause damage to insulin secretion and pancreatic islet function, and increase the risk of diabetes.
According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, processed food is a cold food, which is easy to injure the spleen and stomach, and the digestive function decreases, resulting in moisture retention, thus affecting the normal operation of various organs of the body. For processed foods, TCM recommends choosing fresh and natural ingredients for cooking, avoiding excessive intake of foods containing additives, and maintaining a diverse and balanced diet to help prevent the occurrence of diabetes.
In summary, long-term consumption of high-sugar foods, high-fat foods, high-salt foods and processed foods is one of the important causes of diabetes. According to TCM theory, a reasonable diet is the key to preventing and controlling diabetes. We should avoid excessive intake of these foods, and mix them with other ingredients reasonably, maintain a variety of diets, and pay attention to adjusting dietary habits to prevent the occurrence of diabetes.
References] 1Diabetes. Clinical Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese MedicineBeijing: China Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2016