Nutritionist shares 'the best diet' for people wanting to 'regulate blood sugar efficiently' ()
<iframe frameborder="0" height="100%" scrolling="no" src="https://www.gbnews.com/res/scraper/embed/?video_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmm-v2.simplestream.com%2Fiframe%2Fplayer.php%3Fkey%3D3Li3Nt2Qs8Ct3Xq9Fi5Uy0Mb2Bj0Qs%26player%3DGB003%26uvid%3D52825801%26type%3Dvod%26viously_id%3DXkMw6tiTs1L" width="100%"></iframe><br/><p>Individuals struggling to reduce their blood sugar levels should turn to making changes to their diet.</p><p>A nutritionist has shared exclusively with GB News what diets people should adopt depending on how their bodies respond to insulin.</p><h3></h3><br/><p>Head of nutrition at <a href="https://www.lumen.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lumen</a> Ulrike Kuehl said a low-carbohydrate approach is "recommended when insulin sensitivity is impaired".</p><p>She said: "When the body struggles to use insulin to regulate blood sugar efficiently, your diet should prioritise non-starchy vegetables like leafy greens and broccoli and healthy fats like avocados, nuts and seeds.</p><h3></h3><br/><img alt="A handful of nuts" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="b2afc95d4d93389aa262a17aa6d5ddac" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="ebf4a" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/a-handful-of-nuts.jpg?id=51106145&width=980"/><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-latest"></div><p><span></span>"Include lean proteins such as fish or tofu and consume dairy in moderation, preferably full-fat versions without added sugar like Greek yoghurt."</p><p>Ulrike said people should consider the amount of protein they eat, as it converts into glucogenic amino acids, which "potentially raise blood glucose levels for insulin-resistant individuals".</p><p>The nutritionist said: "This does not mean avoiding protein, but rather ensuring a balanced intake with sufficient fat and fibre to mitigate glucose fluctuations."</p><p>For those without signs of insulin resistance, the best dietary approach for blood sugar regulation is the Mediterranean diet, which is well-researched for its metabolic benefits.</p><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-dontmiss"></div><p><span></span>Ulrike said: "Focus on foods rich in vegetables and legumes. Include whole grains like quinoa and whole oats in moderation.</p><p>"Healthy fats, particularly monounsaturated and omega-3 fats from olive oil, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish, are also good options."</p><p>An <a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7468821/#:~:text=Those%20who%20had%20a%20high,increased%20HOMA%20index%20%5B36%5D." target="_blank">article</a> published in the National Library of Medicine supported the nutritionist's points.</p><p>It stated: "The Mediterranean diet was linked to improved fasting glucose homeostasis, insulin levels, and a better insulin resistance index in both normoglycemic individuals and diabetic participants."</p><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-mostread"></div><p><strong>LATEST DEVELOPMENTS</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/health/diabetes-high-risk-dairy-products" target="_self">Diabetes warning as consumption of two popular dairy products could significantly raise risk</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/health/diabetes-how-to-lower-blood-sugar-quickly-movement" target="_self">Britons told 'easiest way to lower blood sugar quickly' and become 'less insulin resistant'</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/health/blood-sugar-breakfast-reverse-insulin-resistance" target="_self">Dietitian’s top 3 breakfast ingredients to 'reverse insulin resistance' and 'balance blood sugar'</a><br/></li></ul><h3></h3><br><img alt="Mediterranean diet consisting of fish, nuts and seeds" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="6b8835b7c5ae45eca246dc2cdf997573" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="2e738" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/mediterranean-diet-consisting-of-fish-nuts-and-seeds.png?id=51446618&width=980"/><p>Fibre-rich foods also offer several health benefits, but it is important to understand the difference between the two types.</p><p>Ulrike explained: "Soluble fibre, found in oats, legumes, flaxseeds, and certain fruits like apples and pears, helps slow digestion. It creates a gel-like matrix in the gut that slows carbohydrate absorption and reduces postprandial glucose spikes. </p><p>"Insoluble fibre, found in whole grains, vegetables, and nuts, adds bulk to stool, indirectly improving gut health and insulin function.</p><p>"Fibre also feeds beneficial gut bacteria, which play a role in metabolic health and glucose regulation."</p></br>
