diabetes 2

White Flour

Wheat is the most common cereal used throughout the world for making bread. It is a good source of energy. With its essential coating of bran
vitamins and minerals
it is an excellent health-building food.

Wheat is usually ground into flour for use as food. However refined wheat flour constitutes a serious health hazard of the various processed foods being used today for their delicious taste
white flour (maida) is especially harmful. The colossal loss of vitamins and mineral in refined wheat flour has led to widespread prevalence of constipation and other related disgestine disturbance and nutritional disorders
particularly diabetes. The consumption of white flour is thus an important contributory cause of diabetes
and its aggravation
if the disease has already developed.

White Salt

Common salt or sodium chloride is a major factor in maintaining the acid base equilibrium of the body. It is also essential for the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Thus
while a certain amount of salt essential for the body system
it is required in very small quantities
ranging from 10 to 15 g per day.

Excessive use of salt puts extra burden on the kidneys
may cause high blood pressure
which is closely linked with diabetes. Excessive intake of salt promotes water retention in the body
which in due course may lead to obesity
which is a potent cause of diabetes. Too much salt is thus harmful and may promote or hasten the onset of diabetes.

Salt (sodium chloride) and sodium preservatives are added to most processed foods. A sodium-controlled diet must avoid or limit salted snacks; pickles and many others processed convenience foods.

Tea and Coffee

Drinking tea and coffee is a serious health hazard for the diabetic. The most alkaloid principle in both tea and coffee is caffeine. Caffeine is an addictive drug similar to cocaine in as much as it stimulates the central nervous system. While these effects are short-lived
it has been observed that they lead to withdrawal symptoms of irritability
lethargy
headaches and anxiety. The daily intake of tea and coffee causes indigestion and gas formation
diarrhea
and constipation. They also increase the blood sugar level
which may lead to diabetes or aggravate its symptoms where the disease is already present.