Diabetes

 

🌿🌿🌿*Tej patta Bay leaf or laurel spice* Bay leaf is a good source of vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. These vitamins support a healthy immune system and also a source of calcium, iron, and manganese.🌸🌸🌸Bay leaf tea eases upset of stomach. The tea relieves sinus pressure or stuffy nose.🌻🌻🌻The chemical compounds found in bay leaf have been shown to reduce the glucose/ sugar and lipid / fat profiles in the blood.☘️☘️☘️Reduces Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors----1 to 2 grams of bay leaf per day for thirty days helps reduce risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Add whole bay leaves to soups and curries or even grind the dried leaves into a powder and add it to meals. Just a spoonful of the herb is enough and may help regulate blood sugar levels.🌼🌼🌼 Finely ground bay leaves are used as dietary supplements for blood sugar management, better insulin control and to improve cholesterol profiles in diabetics.🌿🌿🌿Bay leaf tea made from boiled bay leaves, dried, whole or finely ground, is used internally for high blood sugar.☘️☘️☘️Bay leaf oil is used externally for joint and muscle pain and to help heal wounds and prevent infection.🌺🌺🌺 Bay leaf is also a known anti-fungal treatment.🍀🍀🍀 Boosts Weight Loss: Diabetes is classed as a metabolic syndrome disease, anything that helps boost the quality and function of metabolism, including fat loss, will directly assist and improve the condition.When combined with cinnamon, another potent antidiabetic spice, bay leaf can assist with weight loss.🌸🌸🌸Aside from lowering body fat, bay leaf and cinnamon tea also assists as a diuretic----- helps lower excess water retention, assisting with weight loss and improving blood pressure.🍀🍀🍀 *Nutrients per Serving* A crumbled tablespoon of bay leaf contains:• 5.5 calories• Protein: .1 g• Fat: .1 g• Carbohydrates: 1.3 g🍁🍁🍁 *Watch Out* *Bay leaf should not be* eaten raw or in large quantities on its own since it can be hard to chew and digest. 🍃🍃🍃To reap the full benefits of tej patta , diabetics are advised to consume it along with their regular medication as well as follow other healthy diet and lifestyle regulations.🌷🌷🌷For the treatment of type 2 diabetes, bay leaves can be taken as a tea:Ingredients:• 4 cups of water (1 liter)• 1 tablespoon of fresh bay leaves (15 g)Preparation:• Boil one liter of water. Once it reaches its boiling point, add the bay leaves.• Keep them in the heat for three to five minutes.• Then, let the tea steep for about ten minutes and strain before drinking.1 cup per day.🥀🥀🥀

🌻🌻🌻 *TYPE 2 DIABETES TIP:* 🌸🌸🌸 *Water 💦* Take Plenty of water.. Water clears and dilutes all the unwanted sugar in blood. Drink 10 glasses of water per day; And each time a coffee or tea (with sugar), is taken, also remember to drink two cups of water afterwards to clear the sugar concentration in blood. 🌻🌻🌻 *Gooseberry juice* Consume twice a day -to make the cells more sensitive to insulin. 🍁🍁🍁 *Bitter gourd juice* Blend a bitter gourd with some water and then strain it into a glass ;drink a glass of it every day, on empty stomach. 🍃🍃🍃 *Honey* Replace sugar with honey instead in coffee or tea . Honey is safe to consume but bearing in mind that it is also carbohydrate, make sure to consume pure honey -without addition of glucose. 🌷🌷🌷 *Neem shoots* Increasing the sensitivity of cells to insulin and lowers down the level of glucose in blood. Take the juice of the neem shoots on an empty stomach. 🍃🍃🍃 *Betel leaves* Boil five to seven betel leaves with 3 cups water, and strain it into a glass. Drink this twice every day and sugar level will be down---two weeks. 🌹🌹🌹 *Tomatoes and yeast* Blend a tomato with a tsp of yeast with a cup of water; to drink it immediately after blending . 🌿🌿🌿 *Guava* Eat guavas to cut down your blood sugar levels. 🌺🌺🌺

Type 2...

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*General health tip:* 

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Healthy weight is a must  to prevent   diabetes/ heart disease/ high blood pressure / cancer etc.

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  *Eating right food and doing correct  exercises* 

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  Have healthy-  snack - stay away from refined foods

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🌸 Flax Seeds

 * Rich sources of vitamins and minerals---- manganese, vitamin B and magnesium;  omega 3 fatty acids

* The high fiber  keeps full and cuts down intake of calories 

*  lots of fluid with flax seeds  is ideal intake

*  Consumed in powder form by mixing with milk,   in parathas etc.

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🌸Chia Seeds

*  High amount of fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals

*  Absorbed by the body as whole seeds 

*  Expand in the stomach after absorbing water and hence makes  feel full

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🌸 Sesame Seeds

* Til -  essential vitamins  and minerals - vitamin B complex and amino acids

* Use in  salads, cereals soups etc

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🌸 Pumpkin Seeds

* Rich in zinc, magnesium, vitamin B complex, vitamin E and antioxidants

--- helps in building muscles and burns fat

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🌸 Methi Seeds

* Contain amino acids, vitamins and minerals

*   High on fiber

* chewing few methi seeds or drinking a glass of water in which methi seeds have been soaked overnight can decrease your appetite 

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Dental& Teeth

Denta Teeth

🌼 *Diabetes and DENTAL/TEETH CARE:* Blood sugar control will also help your body fight any bacterial or fungal infections in your mouth and help relieve dry mouth caused by diabetes. 🍁🍁🍁 Having prolonged high blood glucose levels can se the risk of oral health problems-gum disease. 🌾🌾🌾 To maintain good denday health:  Brushing twice a day, for two to three minutes each time-Brush teeth at night and at one other time in the day; the most important brush is the one at the end of the day ☘️☘️☘️  Use small brushes or floss once a day to remove the plaque from in-between your teeth 🥀🥀🥀  Fluoride in toothpaste keeps the teeth strong and prevents dental decay 🌻🌻🌻  To prevent dental decay, reduce the frequency of sugary snacks and carbonated drinks ☘️☘️☘️  After brushing spit out don’t rinse the excess toothpaste away – this will keep fluoride on your teeth 🍁🍁🍁  Water is the only dnight that you should take to bed at night 🍂🍂🍂  A timer can be useful to make sure you brush for a full 2 minutes 🌻🌻🌻  Teeth and gums checked by a dentist at least once a year 🌸🌸🌸  Flossing once a day 🌹🌹🌹  Use a soft bristled toothbrush that fits in your mouth easily 🥀🥀🥀  Rinsing your mouth with antiseptic mouthwash or a prescription mouthwash after brushing and flossing to kill off bacteria that might thrive in sugary saliva 🌸🌸🌸  Tooth cleaning should be scheduled every 6 months at minimum. Be sure to schedule an appointment with a dentist if any of the following: red or tender gums, bleeding gums, loose teeth, changes in alignment, new sensitivity to heat or cold, poor fitting dentures, difficulty swallowing, or sores/ulcer that aren’t healing 🌹🌹🌹  Avoid mouth rinses which contain alcohol-These lead to dry mouth, which can lead to soreness, ulcers, infections, and tooth decay 🥀🥀🥀  Check ingredients on mouthwashes to be sure they do not contain sugar 🌹🌹🌹  Take care of dentures -Remove dentures at bedtime and clean and rinse thoroughly Dentures are regularly contaminated by bacteria and if left unclean can infect the mouth and teeth 🌷🌷🌷  Take good care of your toothbrush-Rinse toothbrush well after brushing and keep head exposed to air to dry. Don’t cover it up or place in an enclosed container because the moisture could harbor yeast or bacteria. Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months and after illness 🌼🌼🌼  Avoid smoking-Smoking impairs blood flow to the gums and slows wound healing in addition to constricting blood vessels resulting in further elevation of blood pressure 🍁🍁🍁  Brush your teeth after every meal. Wait at least 30 minutes after eating before brushing to protect any tooth enamel that's been softened by acid in the food. 🌻🌻🌻

 *Type 2 diabetes and Ragi* 

 Ragi a fine choice for diabetics, as it’s higher in fiber, minerals, and amino acids than white rice which helps improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

 RAGI contains more calcium and potassium.

 Helps fight calcium deficiency and prevent osteoporosis ⁠— weakening of the bones.

 Ragi contains prebiotics, fermenting millet increases its nutritional value-higher protein concentrations than those of plain millet flour.

 RAGI flour fermented for 16–24 hours had a lower starch content and higher essential amino acid concentration.

 Blood sugar levels- the polyphenols in this millet help prevent and treat diabetes, as well as some of its complications.

 One of the easiest ways to add it to your diet is to simply prepare whole finger millet by soaking and then boiling it or using it to make porridge.

 Used in the form of flour

 Ragi, known as finger millets, is one of the ancient grains that were staples in our traditional diet, after which other grains like rice took over. 

 The whole grain is abundantly rich in polyphenols, calcium, and essential amino acids as compared to rice, maize or wheat. 

 Diabetics are often advised to consume ragi as a good substitute for white rice and wheat as it helps in maintaining blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

 *SUMMARY* 

 Ragi can be consumed whole, as ground flour. The portion size should be regulated among those with diabetes.

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 The *bottom* line

 ragi, IS beneficial for diabetics due to high  nutrient value  and higher fiber content. 

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In a *nutshell* :  

1. Ragi is a gluten-free flour which is excellent wheat alternative. 

2. Ragi is packed with calcium, vitamin D which is good for bones.

3. Ragi is full of fibre that ensure sustainable weight loss.

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 *Instant Ragi Dosa* 

 *Making Batter* :

1. Take 1 cup ragi flour (finger millet flour) and ¼ cup besan (gram flour) in a mixing bowl or pan.

 Can use rice flour or chickpea flour instead of besan.

1  cup ragi and ¼ cup besan in a mixing bowl

2. Add ⅓ to ½ cup finely chopped onions, ½ teaspoon finely chopped ginger, 8 to 10 curry leaves (chopped), 1 green chilli (chopped), 3 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves, 1 pinch asafoetida (hing), ½ teaspoon cumin seeds and salt as per taste....

adding onions, spices, herbs and salt to the bowl

3. Add ½ cup buttermilk and 1.5 cups water. To make the buttermilk, stir briskly ¼ cup curd (yogurt) with ¼ cup water.

Add ½ cup buttermilk and 1.5 cups water

4. Mix to a thin batter.

Mix to a thin batter

5. Add 3 tablespoons fresh grated coconut. Mix very well. Cover and let the batter rest for 15 to 20 minutes.

Add 3 tablespoons fresh grated coconut and mix

Cooking Ragi Dosa

6. Heat a tawa or a pan on medium flame. Spread some oil on the tawa.

Spread some oil on the tawa or pan

7. Before pouring batter mix very well as the flours settle on the bottom of the pan. On the medium hot tawa pour the batter from outside to inside. Then gently spread the batter with the ladle. If there are some empty spots, then pour a bit of the batter in the spots to cover it.

pour ragi dosa batter

8. Let the base cook and become crisp. Sprinkle some oil on top and spread it with a spoon.

 Sprinkle a few drops of oil on the sides as well.

cook ragi dosa on tawa

9. When the base is golden and crisp, turn over and cook the other side. Cook till both sides are crisp and cooked well.

10. Serve ragi dosa hot or warm with coconut chutney.

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 *Ingredients* :

▢1 cup ragi flour or sprouted ragi flour - 150 grams

▢¼ cup besan (gram flour) or rice flour

▢⅓ to ½ cup finely chopped onions

▢½ teaspoon finely chopped ginger or ½ inch ginger, finely chopped

▢1 green chilli - chopped

▢8 to 10 curry leaves - chopped

▢3 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves (cilantro)

▢½ teaspoon cumin seeds

▢1 pinch asafoetida - optional

▢3 tablespoons fresh grated coconut or or desiccated coconut

▢½ cup buttermilk or ¼ cup curd (yogurt) mixed in ¼ cup water

▢1.5 cups water or add as required

▢salt as required

▢oil or ghee as required for making dosa

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If interested please inform will post more recipes of Ragi to prepare-

🌹Ragi idlis

🌻Ragi laddos

🌷Ragi upma

🌸Ragi 🍰 cake.

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