How to Prevent Diabetes - 10 Tips

It may not always possible to prevent diabetes, but you can tip the odds in your favor. It may not always be possible to follow all of these steps, but you can follow at least some of them.
The first step is to eat less. Start by using smaller plates. This will allow you to fill the smaller plate and feel less deprived.
The second step is to eat less meat. Try eating portions no larger than a deck of cards (3 ounces).




The third step is to try to eat at least one meal a week that is completely meatless. A good pot of brown beans or pasta with a marinara sauce are good choices.
The fourth step is to eat breakfast. You should never skip breakfast. You have not eaten all night long. Your blood sugar will be low and that will leave your vulnerable to overeating at lunch.
The fifth step is to share your dessert when you eat out. This allows you treat yourself without going overboard.
The sixth step is to drink an 8 ounce glass of water before you eat. This helps to take the edge off of your hunger.
The seventh step is to drink an 8 ounce glass of water whenever you are hungry. Thirst can often be mistaken for hunger.
The eighth step is to always thoroughly brush and floss your teeth after ever meal. This is not only good for your teeth, it may discourage you from snacking if you have to take 10 or so minutes afterward to complete your dental hygiene. 




The ninth step is to slow down when you eat. Chew your food thoroughly, taste its nuances, check out the texture, take the time to enjoy the aroma. This allows the stomach enough time to tell your brain that it is full.
The tenth step is to turn off the television when you eat. This is a distraction that tends to increase the amount you will eat.

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