It is called hyperinsulinemia to excess insulin in the blood
that occurs when the pancreas secretes the hormone in excess, causing blood to
accumulate in insulin and rise to several complications.
Hyperinsulinemia is a condition that occurs linked to
overweight and other disorders such as hypertension, high cholesterol,
triglycerides and blood glucose.
Treatment should include: medication, diet and physical
activity.
A proper diet can be helpful to reduce hyperinsulinemia and
insulin resistance, to correct the overweight, to prevent diabetes, as well as
improved levels of blood pressure and blood lipids.
It is important to have a personalized nutrition plan that
allows to face the problem and its complications, there are some dietary strategies
that can be helpful to address this situation:
Control the amount of carbohydrates in your diet: flour,
pasta, bread, biscuits, potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice, biscuits, etc. These
should be properly selected and distributed throughout the day to avoid
dangerous increases in blood insulin concentrations.
Avoid sugar and sugary foods: replace with sweeteners, diet
soda and jams low calories.
Control portion sizes: cook it right and necessary, replace
ingredients, use smaller plates.
Reduce salt intake: Avoid high sodium foods such as
sausages, canned meats, and snacks. Use natural spices to flavor their dishes.
Forget the alcohol: Drink plenty of fluids instead,
especially water.
Be included in a diet for hyperinsulinemia some of these
foods:
Skim milk
Cereals, grain only oats, brown rice, wheat germ, bran,
soybean, soy lecithin.
Lean meats.
Eggs (3 times a week).
Vegetables: Fresh or cooked vegetables, preferably sheet as
chard, spinach, lettuce, endive, arugula, radishes, cabbage, Brussels sprouts,
endive, broccoli, carrot, tomato, pumpkin, squash, green zucchini, etc..
Fruits: apples, pears, grapefruit, tangerine, watermelon,
cantaloupe, orange, 1 cup strawberries or strawberries, cherries, blueberries,
raspberries, papaya, mango, kiwi.
Drinks: water, fruit juices, carbonated soft drinks or diet.
Sweeteners.
A habit that must be incorporated in the treatment of
hyperinsulinism is the realization of physical activity, daily walking 30 to 40
minutes, which will help burn calories and fat.
The best in cases of hyperinsulinemia is that the diet
should be advised and in a personalized way by a nutritionist.