Diabetic Rate Increasing In India Rapidly; Check Details Below To Avoid Certain Foods Causing Diabetes In Diet
New Delhi, 9th October 2024: More than 10 crore people in India are currently suffering from diabetes according to the report of The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology. Research has revealed that our food items are playing an important role in increasing sugar levels.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) recently conducted research. In this, some food items were identified, which are playing an important role in promoting diabetes in the country. Food items that are high in Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) promote sugar. This research has been published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition.
Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs) are harmful compounds. They are formed when proteins or fats interact with sugars through a process called glycation. AGEs are formed when foods are fried or roasted. Studies have found that consuming foods high in AGEs increases obesity, which is a major cause of diabetes.
Sugar can also be genetic. Sugar is also common due to a bad lifestyle. Sugar also increases due to excess glucose in the blood. Research has shown that sugar is increasing rapidly among Indians due to eating samosas, chips, cakes, cookies, and fried foods. Researchers say that frying, roasting and grilling foods significantly increases the level of AGE in foods. However, this harmful compound remains under control by boiling or steaming.
ICMR conducted this test on 38 people for 12 weeks. After this, the research was published after the results came out. Baked foods such as cakes and cookies contain high amounts of AGE. Its amount is also found in high amounts in chips, samosas, pakodas, and fried chicken.
Margarine and mayonnaise, which come as prepared food, are also increasing sugar. Grilled and roasted meat and roasted nuts contain a lot of AGEs. There is a high possibility of sugar due to their consumption. Researchers say that instead of fried food, one should take a diet with fewer AGEs. Such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
