It turns out the woman had to give up one particularly favorite food product. But there was no other choice – she was frightened by the news of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
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41-year-old Lucy Castle, raising three sons, was constantly busy, writes “People”. Looking for something to snack on during the day, she always chose “the quickest and easiest option”.
Her diet consisted of foods that were easy to eat on the go: French toast with cheese, crisps, and chocolate.
And when she could sit down to eat, she would always sprinkle her dishes with grated cheese.
According to Lucy, who lives in Leicestershire, England, “cheese was ruining my life. My favorite was Brie cheese.”
As explained on the “Verywell Health” website, Brie cheese is high in sodium and fat; just 28g of this cheese contains almost 100 calories.
Lucy says her health began to deteriorate when her youngest son was born 2 years ago.
“I felt bad. I was dizzy. I felt tingling,” she said, sharing that her weight then rose to over 90 kg.
“I avoided events, hid under large clothes, and couldn’t keep up with my boys,” the woman recalls.
The Briton decided to change at all costs when a doctor diagnosed her with type 2 diabetes. This disease can be caused precisely by a high-fat, processed-food-rich diet and excess abdominal fat.
Lucy started a strict diet: she gave up cheese and began cooking more at home, preparing healthy snacks, soups, and smoothies.
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“Seeing the scales and my weight decreasing every week, I was motivated,” she explains. In just four months, she managed to lose almost 27 kg.
The physical changes also affected the woman’s self-esteem: “For the first time in years, I’m buying clothes that make me feel amazing.”
What foods increase the risk of diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by regulating your habits. This, of course, includes diet. Note that some foods significantly increase the risk of this disease. Experts from “District Medical Group” explain what these products are.
Highly Processed Carbohydrates
Foods made from white flour, white sugar, and white rice are low in bran, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This includes bread, buns, cakes, crackers, and pasta.
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in 2007, a diet rich in highly processed carbohydrates increased the risk of type 2 diabetes by 21% compared to a whole-food-based diet.
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
Carbonated drinks, sweet tea, fruit drinks, and lemonade can increase weight gain and the risk of type 2 diabetes. According to a 2010 study by the American Diabetes Association, just two sweetened beverages a day can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as 26%. Water is the best substitute and has many health benefits for your body.
Saturated and Trans Fats
Saturated fats are found in dairy products such as butter, whole milk, cream, and cheese, as well as fatty meats. Trans fats are associated with fried foods and packaged baked goods.
Red and Processed Meat
Processed meats, such as hot dogs, bacon, and deli meats, contain higher levels of sodium and nitrites, which increases the risk of not only type 2 diabetes but also heart disease.
A study published in the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” found that about 85g of red meat per day increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by 19%, while less than 85g of processed meat increases the risk by more than 50%.
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