Carbs & Cals Flashcards WORLD FOODS: 64 double-sided flashcards with African, Arabic, Caribbean & South Asian foods

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Frying food, which is particularly unhealthy, especially when using trans-fat margarine or oils rich in saturated fat (e.g. palm oil and coconut oil) Many people associate calories with unhealthy eating, since some high-calorie foods are also high in fat and other unwanted ingredients that don’t contribute to a balanced, healthy diet. But calories are necessary and important for your health. Avoid drinks that contain caffeine such as tea and coffee as these can make you lose more water by going to the toilet more. Avoid sugary drinks such as orange, apple, tropical fruit juice and fizzy drinks. Diet drinks and non-sweetened drinks such as unsweetened labaan drinks are a preferred option

Salma has been in community diabetes care for over 15 years. She is currently working with the Diabetes Transformation Programme, developing educational resources for BAME populations to improve health literacy and outcomes across the globe. Salma has been featured in many South Asian radio and newspaper interviews, spreading vital health messages to a wider audience. A calorie is just a measure of energy. Many healthy foods are also high in calories; it’s not just junk food or fatty foods. It can be more helpful to focus on balancing the number of calories you take in with the calories you burn each day. And it’s often more important to pay attention to ingredients that might be harmful instead of just the calorie count. Why You Need Calories A sugary bowl of cereal is high in bad carbs, likely including both processed grains and processed sugar. While it may seem harmless, a bowl of cereal in the morning is a sugary, unhealthy way to start the day. Whole-grain cereals are power houses of nutrients.Carbs & Cals was developed by Chris Cheyette BSc (Hons) MSc RD, Senior Diabetes Specialist Dietitian with 20 years experience working in the NHS. Supermarket products from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Waitrose, M&S, Co-op and other stores are available to scan.

Weight gain during Ramadan should be avoided. People with diabetes who are overweight or obese may find that Ramadan provides a good opportunity to lose weight. Weight loss may result in better blood glucose control and may reduce the risk of you developing problems with your heart or blood vessels. High-carb diets from sugary and starchy sources have been shown to lead to increased weight gain. Excessive weight gain can raise the occurrence of diabetes.Carbs are an excellent source of energy for active people, but sedentary people should moderate their carbohydrate intake to maintain a healthy weight. The recommended daily amount of carbs for the average adult is 130 grams, or between 45% and 65% of your total calorie intake. Fats are an important part of eating for optimal health. Some fats are more beneficial for your health than others. Not all protein sources come from meat. People who don’t eat meat have many ways to get protein into their diets, such as from dairy, protein powder, beans, and whole grains.

Limit sugary foods at Iftar. Only eat small amounts of foods like Baklava or Khunafa cakes. Have a variety of fruits such as berries and strawberries with natural yoghurts. Carb content clearly displayed using blood glucose icons, highlighting each portion's possible effect on blood glucose level You may feel tired when fasting during Ramadan, so although it is important that you continue your daily activity and prayer, try to rest at some point in the day. Eating particularly large meals at Iftar (consuming more than 1500 calories per meal), which may result in high blood glucose levels after eating and weight gainTake note of an American business model that significantly lowered their price for their service, to encourage many, MANY more customers - their profits increased significantly due to far lower prices but far higher customer numbers. Therefore, a lower price can lead to a higher income! Why not try the suggested model and see?! Try to include yoghurts or milk-based foods at both Suhoor and Iftar to make sure you get enough calcium. Try plain yoghurts with fruits and nuts or use milk and yoghurts to make milky drinks or smoothies with natural fruits. Avoid trans fats: A lot of processed foods contain trans fats, particularly those that contain partially hydrogenated oil . Eating desserts loaded with sugar after Iftar, which can lead to raised blood glucose levels after meals Go easy on saturated fats: Some people consider saturated fats to be unhealthy, but they’re not as harmful as trans fats. They’re not as healthy as unsaturated fats, but you can still eat saturated fats in moderation. Foods with saturated fats include butter, cheese, and red meat. Palm oil and coconut oil also contain saturated fats.

Foods can be prepared in ways that are good for you and not as good for you. Here are a few ways to spot healthier choices in each of these nutrient groups. Yonsei Medical Journal : “High-Carbohydrate Diets and Food Patterns and Their Associations with Metabolic Disease in the Korean Population.” Go for unsaturated fats: Unsaturated fats such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat can lower your risk for diseases. You’ll find them in nuts, seeds, and fish. You can also find these healthy fats in olive, canola, corn, sunflower, and soy oils. This visual guide helps you understand how foods affect your blood sugar level, enabling you to choose right foods to meet your diet goals, manage portion sizes and monitor the amount of carbs you consume - keeping your blood sugar levels well under control. During Ramadan, there is a dramatic change in dietary patterns for fasting Muslims compared with other months of the year. Health issues may arise due to improper eating habits and reduced physical activity. Unhealthy nutrition habits that commonly develop during Ramadan include:A significantly lower annual price would lead to a far higher customer take up (increasing company profit and more importantly customer satisfaction…I would have been upgrading and leaving a 5 star rating!). With a more reasonable annual rate, you would be receiving an ongoing 100% of a lower fee from far more people rather than 0% of your higher rate from many potential participants. It’s simple maths and definitely worth asking your customers’ opinion - I would definitely be ‘in the upgrade’, if the price was much lower. Why not ask your customer base what we think is a reasonable price to pay annually?