Life is not a joke and I am tired of people giving flawed science and bad advice on here.
I also have family members and friends suffering from diet related diseases. It breaks my heart when people like Kano, and Andy c spread lies and Bs science, they tell people saturated fats are good for the brain, and it is good to eat 4 tablespoons of coconut oil a day. Madness!
Do me a favor, take the time to read over my points and sources.
When researching science there are rules that have to be followed.
Evidence based science/studies have to have a sound structure and design. you need the right population, data collection methods, study plan, like dietary change and interventions, control and so on.
If you happen to find science that contradicts mine, we can have a discussion about how they achieved those results.
The links I have provided direct to a non profit website, with zero adverts. They also direct you to actual evidence based, non biased, non industry funded, peer reviewed science.
I used to be 40kg heavier, I was inactive, I was also a picky eater, I ate lots of high animal protein, and fat meals like chicken wings, meat pies, and cheese.
I have a family history of diabetes, and no surprise, I was pre diabetic.
Now i am stronger than ever, i eat 300g of brown rice in some meals, and no longer at risk of diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes is a condition of fat toxicity. Humans are naturally lean and mobile creatures, our practices and lifestyles today promote death and disease, diabetes included.
We should be active everyday, and make the effort to maintain a lower fat percentage, and increased muscle mass. The more muscle we have, the more mitochondria we have, This increased capacity to store and metabolize glycogen and glucose reduces your risk of diabetes.
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/diabetes-as-a-disease-of-fat-toxicity/
http://www.nutritionfacts.org/video/lipotoxicity-how-saturated-fat-raises-blood-sugar/
Reduced insulin sensitivity is when you have too much fat built up in your cells, as Glucose starts finding it harder to enter your cells, your pancreas decides to pump out more insulin, unfortunately increasing levels of insulin does not resolve the issue..
*why can't glucose enter the cell*
The pancreas is trying its best to save you, your liver and other organs. This horrible cycle induces fatigue.
If that wasn't bad enough. Saturated fats actively destroy the insulin producing beta cells in your pancreas, further worsening the condition.
Please listen to me very carefully. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented, and reversed via diet and nutrition. You and your father can return to normal health.
Every honest health body agrees, reducing cholesterol, saturated and trans fats. and increasing fiber, and healthy plant foods, is the best way to reverse diabetes.
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-prevent-prediabetes-from-turning-into-diabetes/
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/lifestyle-medicine-is-the-standard-of-care-for-prediabetes/
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-may-plants-protect-against-diabetes/
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/plant-based-diets-and-diabetes/
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/longer-life-within-walking-distance/
Do not fear plant based carbs, our primary energy pathway utilizes glucose. the condition of diabetes is not that glucose is innately bad for us, our bodies need it, and want it in our cells. It just should not be trapped in our blood, same with salt, and co2.
High fat foods disguised or mistaken as high carb foods such as, pizza, cookies, and donuts.. are obviously bad for health.
refined sugars are bad i know. sugars from fruit are great! do not fear mango, fear bacon lol.
Stick to whole plant foods like: yams, plantain, brown rice, bean/peas/legumes, lentils, quinoa, oats, barley, wholewheat pasta/cous cous, sweet potatoes, parsnips, cassava, leafy greens, veggies and fruits!
Get your healthy oils from Avocados, nuts like walnuts, and seeds like flax, chia and pumkin.
These foods are great for you and in the right combos form almost any meal you can think off.
they provide: phytonutrients, antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. these foods also helps control cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, improve blood flow, feed good gut bacteria and prevent against cancer.
since they are high in water and fiber content, they will keep you feeling full for longer.
The fiber and phytonutrients actively help control glucose levels in our blood,
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/diabetes-reversal-is-it-the-calories-or-the-food/
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/if-fructose-is-bad-what-about-fruit/
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/green-smoothies-what-does-the-science-say/