Money Today L’Officiel = Reporter Park Young-bok | 24.01.2024 20:56
According to the Standard Korean Dictionary, adult diseases, including hypertension and diabetes, are defined as diseases that become problems after middle age. However, the reality is that some diseases that are considered adult diseases can no longer be seen as diseases that only middle-aged people should pay attention to.
In particular, in the case of diabetes, by 2022, the number of diabetic patients among the younger generations is estimated at approximately 140,000, with an increase of approximately 74% compared to 10 years ago, showing a very rapid increase. However, this does not mean that the risk for middle-aged people in their 50s and 60s has decreased.
According to statistics from the National Health Insurance Corporation, the largest number of patients (48.7%) among those treated for diabetes in 2021 were middle-aged, aged between 40 and 64 years. As the need to manage blood sugar is increasing across all generations, the latest research findings demonstrating the positive effects of managing blood sugar through almond consumption are attracting attention.
Almonds help manage blood sugar levels when consumed regularly as a snack/Photo courtesy of California Almond Association ◆Consistent consumption of almonds as a pre-meal snack has a positive effect on blood sugar management to prevent diabetes . sugar is below 126 mg/dl, which is the standard for diagnosing diabetes, that is, in cases where the level is above 99 mg/dl, which is the upper limit of the normal range. The number of people in the pre-diabetic stage in Korea is about 15 million, which is more than 30% of the total population. However, there are currently no drugs that can be prescribed for the pre-diabetes phase, so management through diet and lifestyle habits is more necessary.
According to the results of a recent study conducted by Dr. Rondanelli’s research group at the University of Pavia, Italy, which examined current studies on diets and food pyramids suitable for patients with pre-diabetes, it was suggested to consume a certain amount of food every day as your main diet for health management.
This study, published in the nutritional journal “Nutrients” in November 2023, introduced dried fruit as a main food in diabetes management and paid particular attention to the effects of almond consumption.
As evidence to prove this, he mentioned research findings published in December 2022 by Dr. Gulati’s research group at the National Diabetes Foundation of India with the support of the California Almond Association.
According to a study conducted on 66 participants aged 18 to 60 with pre-diabetes, 23.3% of participants who consistently consumed 20 g of almonds before lunch and dinner for 3 months observed a transition to a normal blood sugar status.
This is comparable to the effect of treatment with acarbose, an anti-diabetic drug, and consuming almonds before the main meal may help prevent type 2 diabetes and impaired fasting blood sugar (IFG).
Almonds have a beneficial effect on cholesterol and blood sugar control when added to a healthy diet/Photo provided by the California Almond Association ◆ Adding almonds to a health management diet has a beneficial effect on cholesterol and blood sugar control blood sugar not only for diabetics but also for the general public, so it is essential when diabetes progresses. This is diet management. Almonds are a recommended food in the health management diet of diabetic patients. This is supported by numerous studies examining the nutritional properties of almonds and their impact on maintaining healthy blood sugar levels and eating habits.
One of these is a diet study conducted on a group of diabetic patients by Dr. Lovejoy’s research group at the University of Louisiana Research Center in the United States.
In this study, which divided the diets into four types, a high-fat, low-fat diet rich in almonds and a high-fat, low-fat diet without almonds, and consumed daily, those who consumed the high-fat diet fats and rich in fats in almonds the highest total cholesterol levels were found and a decrease was confirmed.
The Almond Board of California has sponsored specialized research for decades, investing $89 million since 1973 to build a knowledge base on the impact of almonds on human health. Among these, several studies sponsored by the association have shown that almond consumption has an overall positive effect on blood sugar management in the general public.
According to a study conducted on college freshmen by Dr. Dhillon’s research group at the University of California, USA, published in “Nutrient” in 2018, the group that consumed almonds as a snack without breakfast had a lower risk of insulin resistance , which is a cause of diabetes. IRI decreased significantly, and glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity also showed a significant increase compared to the control group that consumed graham crackers as a snack.
Furthermore, according to a study conducted on a non-diabetic group at the University of Louisiana Research Center in the United States, it was confirmed that when consuming a diet rich in almonds every day for 4 weeks, LDL cholesterol in the blood decreased compared to to that expected for 4 weeks. group following an almond-free diet. .
These research findings suggest that consuming almonds may have a positive effect on blood sugar control and cholesterol reduction not only in diabetic patients but also in healthy people.
“As the new year begins, it is a time when many people plan new diets to manage their health,” said Kim Min-jung, Korean representative of the California Almond Association and a nationally certified nutritionist in the United States. In the past, middle-aged people were mainly concerned about high blood pressure: “As symptoms such as diabetes have become a concern for all generations, I hope you can easily start taking care of your health by consuming a handful of almonds every day , which are packed with nutrients that are good for your body.
Meanwhile, a handful (about 23 grains, 30 g), the recommended daily intake of almonds, contains 4 g of dietary fiber (16% of the recommended daily intake for Korean adults), 7.3 mg (67%) of vitamin And, 6 g (10%) plant protein and 77 mg magnesium. It is rich in 15 essential nutrients, of which (23%). Despite its rich nutrition, it contains 23 g of unsaturated fat and only 1 g of saturated fat, making it an excellent snack for weight management.
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2024-01-24 11:56:51
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