Reader’s Digest International — August 2017

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TAKE THE STAIRS AFTER EATING

“This will help your muscles use the

blood glucose instead of storing it,”

says Amanda Bontempo, an oncology

dietitian. Proof that short exercise

bursts work: a study in Diabetes Care

found that older adults who walked

for just 15 minutes after each meal

had lower blood-glucose levels than

those who walked for 45 minutes in

the late morning or before dinner.

DRINK TEA WITH LEMON

Green tea and lemon are diuretics,

which means you’ll take more

bathroom breaks. “You’re not

directly eliminating the sugar,

but you are forcing your blood to

Undo a Sugar Binge BY KELSEY KLOSS

These tips can quickly reverse high blood glucose

GREEN TEA

WITH LEMON

can help speed

sugar from your

system

pump nutrients and waste products

through your kidneys faster, which

speeds sugar out of your system,” says

Bontempo. Remember to stay well

hydrated with water, too; normally

sugar suppresses leptin, an appetite-

regulating hormone, but drinking

water counteracts this effect.

PLAN TOMORROW’S BREAKFAST

A high-protein, low-carb breakfast

with a bit of fat will keep you full.

“And fewer carbs encourage you

to burn yesterday’s stored-up sugar

energy,” says Bontempo. Try a

vegetable omelette with a slice of

wholegrain toast, topped

with avocado.