Why have we used certain ingredients in the Diabetes Freedom Super Drinks ?
Some of the ingredients that we offer may surprise you , as they aren ’ t commonly offered as part of a diet for diabetics . So , let ’ s go and find out ...!
1 . Whey protein
To complete your protein intake , and for vegetarians and vegans , you can add hemp , quinoa , or soya protein . However , research indicates that whey protein is incredibly beneficial for type 2 diabetics . We have included vanilla whey protein to improve the taste of our recipes .
Amongst all the proteins that we consume – such as chicken , beef , soya , fish , eggs , vegetable proteins , etc ., whey protein is the one that is the most easily absorbed by the body . Whey protein contains essential amino acids which will help you to boost and maintain your muscle mass , while improving your metabolism .
With age , your muscle mass starts to deteriorate , and you LOSE lean muscle mass . You should know that this phenomenon has a significant effect on your metabolism , and on your overall weight loss goals .
The higher the quantity of lean muscle mass , the quicker your base metabolic rate is – meaning the amount of calories that you burn each day .
The amino acid which interests us in whey protein is leucine . This helps to prevent the lean muscle losses associated with age .
Besides this , whey protein is digested more slowly than carbohydrates – and this helps to regulate appetite .
One study which was carried out in 2008 demonstrated that the participants who had consumes two drinks which contained 10 grams of whey protein daily lost more body fat in 12 weeks than the placebo subjects , while otherwise following the same diet .
But what does this have to do with type 2 diabetes ?
In 2009 , a study published in the well-known scientific review Diabetes Care showed that whey protein contributes to reducing blood glucose levels . It slows down digestion , and increases sensitivity to insulin .
However , for completely satisfying results , be careful to choose pure whey protein which is COMPLETELY devoid of any artificial sweeteners ( except for stevia , lucuma or erythritol ). These artificial sweeteners may have a negative effect on your blood glucose levels , and on your overall health as well .
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