Woman’s Weekly Living Series – July 2019

losing weight. Medication can bring
blood-glucose down to a safe level.

Latest research
Two new studies in Obesity and
Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism
have suggested that eating raspberries
could help prevent and manage type 2
diabetes. The first, which investigated
people with pre-diabetes and insulin
resistance, found that those who ate
berries for breakfast had reduced
glucose levels two hours later. The
second also suggested that eating berries
was linked to lower blood-sugar levels.
Nutritionist Dr Emma Derbyshire

says, ‘We know that berries are low

in calories and provide polyphenols,

making them an ideal breakfast

component or snack. What we need

now is more research about how these

findings could be used in practice, for

example, dietary strategies for those

at risk of type 2 diabetes or advice on

the best way to get

five-a-day for those

at risk of poor

metabolic health.’

✿ For more info

contact Diabetes UK

(0345 123 3399;

diabetes.org.uk).

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My healthy life

Kerry Williams,

counsellor at

St Joseph’s Hospital,

in Newport,

reveals how she

boosts her health

and wellbeing

My go-to remedy

Hot lemon with fresh

grated ginger and

honey first thing in the

morning. It’s a real

energy booster

and sets me

up for the day.

I also drink

plenty of water

and green tea to stay hydrated.

My favourite meal

Salmon fillet topped with Cajun spices

and fresh roasted Mediterranean veg.

My perfect day

A walk along the South Coast. The

ocean makes me feel energised and

I find the sea air invigorating. Lunch

would be a picnic or pub meal. Then

I’d watch the sunset.

How I keep fit (^)
and healthy
Eight hours of sleep, fresh
air, mindfulness and a
positive mindset. And I
always have things in my
diary to look forward to.
... healthier
The Age Well Project
(£14.99, Little Brown Books)
From what to eat and how to move
and sleep, plus look
good as you age, midlife
bloggers Annabel Streets
and Susan Saunders
have compiled this
guide on ageing well.
... fitter
Yoga for Everyone
(£12.99, Dorling Kindersley)
It has 50 great poses, whatever your
body shape, to help
ease back pain,
strengthen your core,
improve flexibility
and balance, and
help you to sleep.
... happier
A Year of Living Thankfully
(£12.99, Cico Books)
A week-by-week workbook from
self-help writer Lois
Blyth which includes
52 simple activities
to help you be more
grateful and boost
your mood.
New reads – to make you...
Words: Tanya Pearey. PhoTos: aLaMy, GeTTy
Swap biscuits for
raspberries to help
prevent diabetes
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