The food we eat every day affects our blood sugar and blood pressure values. Sometimes, by adjusting our daily diet, excessively high blood pressure and blood sugar can be improved. Japan's physician Hiroyuki Yano and nutritionist Rieko Mochizuki pointed out in the article that the "coffee" that many people drink in the morning can actually increase blood sugar and blood pressure at the same time.
Drinking coffee in the morning will increase blood pressure and blood sugar levels.If you drink a cup of coffee every morning, be aware that this habit will affect your physiological system, causing your blood pressure and blood sugar levels to rise at the same time a few hours after you wake up. This is because caffeine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, promotes the secretion of adrenaline and cortisol, and causes a temporary increase in blood sugar and blood pressure. In particular, drinking coffee on an empty stomach will make the blood sugar response more obvious.
People can observe their own health conditions and adjust drinking time or caffeine intake. People with cardiovascular disease or those who are controlling blood sugar are recommended to consult a doctor for professional advice.
Meal details are correct and blood sugar and blood pressure are more stable.The speed and order of meals will also affect our blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Eating too fast and not chewing enough will not only cause blood sugar to spike, but also secrete a large amount of insulin, stimulating the sympathetic nervous system and leading to high blood pressure. It is recommended to chew each mouthful of food 20 to 30 times. If a meal is finished within 15 minutes, it is eaten too fast.
Another way to prevent blood sugar spikes is to "eat carbohydrates last." Eat meat, fish, vegetables first, and then white rice and other carbohydrates. This method can prevent insulin in the blood from rising sharply, stabilize blood pressure, increase satiety, and avoid overeating.
Topping rice with fiber-rich "sticky ingredients" such as yam paste, okra, hot spring eggs, etc. can also prevent blood sugar from rising.
Foods rich in water-soluble dietary fiber, such as mushrooms, seaweed, and konjac, can prevent blood pressure from rising by excreting excess sodium, while slowing down the absorption of carbohydrates to stabilize blood sugar levels.
Cauliflower, which is rich in sulforaphane compounds, can improve insulin resistance, reduce oxidative stress and chronic inflammation in the body, thereby stabilizing blood sugar and blood pressure.
Want to eat snacks but worry about being unhealthy? Nutritionists recommend dark chocolate with a cocoa content of more than 70%. The rich cocoa polyphenols have powerful antioxidant effects. They can also promote blood vessel dilation and improve insulin sensitivity, helping to lower blood sugar and blood pressure.
In addition, drinking sugar-free soju or whiskey in moderation can also suppress blood pressure and blood sugar. Sugar-free green tea rich in polyphenols is the first choice for healthy drinks.
8 Golden Rules of Diet1. Do not drink coffee or energy drinks immediately after waking up.
2. You can eat some dark chocolate at three o'clock in the afternoon.
3. Eat dinner two hours before going to bed.
4. Add two florets of cauliflower to your meal.
5. You can drink a small amount of soju or whiskey in the evening.
6. Chew slowly and carefully.
7. Eat meat and vegetables first, carbohydrates last.
8. Eat one serving of konjac, mushrooms or seaweed every day.