Certified nutritionist Emma holds that food may be medicine. She said, “Managing diabetes while lowering inflammation is possible with the right choices.” Her style? a diet heavy in natural, unadulterated foods that are both filling and nouraging.
Emma calls oatmeal topped with fresh blueberries, cinnamon, and chia seeds breakfast. “Cinnamon helps control blood sugar levels; blueberries are loaded with antioxidants,” she said. She also enjoys scrambled eggs with whole-grain bread and sautéed spinach the side.
Lunch is a vibrantly green bowl of quinoa, avocado, grilled chicken, and greens. Emma enjoys including a turmeric dressing. “Turmeric is a really strong anti-inflammatory,” she said. She advises changing chicken for grilled tofu or tempeh for individuals seeking a plant-based substitute.
Dinner presents steamed broccoli and roasted fish on a dish. “Salmon is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are amazing for inflammation,” Emma explained.
She occasionally chooses baked cod with a side of asparagus for variation, or lean turkey chili. She advises a few slices of apple or a little dish of Greek yogurt with some cinnamon for dessert.
Emma’s advice is to stay away from refined sugars, choose whole grains, and load on lots of leafy greens. “You don’t have to give up great food to keep healthy,” she remarked. “It’s all about enjoying the voyage and choosing wisely.”
