Understanding Protein Deficiency in Diabetics: Everything You Need to Know
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Proteins are the building blocks of life; they are bodylicious! This miracle molecule is pure power and is your first investment in good health. But alas! Proteins cannot be stored in the body and require a daily supplement.
The recommended daily allowance of proteins can be satisfied by eating a balanced diet that includes the right amounts of eggs/meat, poultry/fish/dairy, or legumes/pulses/nuts/seeds. However, the modern diet and a fast-paced lifestyle are highly flawed; they lack basic nutrition and contain plenty of junk that is devoid of it.
Protein deficiency is common in today’s world. Worldwide, an estimated 1 billion people lack enough protein.
The aftermath of protein deficiency:
Sufficient protein intake is a necessity for physical well-being. Protein deficiency can lead to:
- Poor healing of injuries
- Increased chances of infections
- Falling sick too often
- Swollen puffy skin
- Loss of muscle mass
- Greater chances of bone fractures
- Fatty liver
- Poor blood pressure
- Improper regulation of blood sugar
Protein Deficiency – A Major Crisis in Diabetics
According to a recent study, insulin resistance among people with type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes in India, is significantly influenced by the lack of protein, which is required to control the body’s absorption of blood sugar. A lack of protein may worsen the condition and impair the body’s ability to regulate sugar, or “glucose” levels. However, the direct effects of protein on insulin hormones are still debatable.
Diabetic meal planning is crucial. It is focused on reducing refined sugars, and adding complex carbs and proteins. In order to meet their needs for protein, both vegetarians and non-vegetarians should have access to enriched protein sources.
Proteins sourced from animal products are high in saturated fat. To maximize the health benefits, it is wiser to rely on lean proteins and plant-based proteins. Plant foods like tofu and soy-based foods fit quite well into a diabetic meal plan due to their low carbohydrate content. The same holds true for other brilliant sources like nuts, some whole-grain foods like quinoa, and couscous, as well as legumes like black beans, chickpeas, lentils, and edamame.
Benefits of Protein for Diabetics
Increasing protein intake can help lower HBA1c and control blood sugar levels. It boosts the insulin response while preventing a spike in blood sugar.
Another benefit of protein is that it helps control hunger and promotes good satiety, which can help control weight. It boosts the insulin response while preventing a spike in blood sugar. However, it is not “insulinotropic” per se and does not stimulate the release of insulin.
According to numerous studies, protein lowers a meal’s glycemic index, thereby, reducing the risk of a postprandial blood sugar spike.
Proteins also have a key role in improving immunity, which is otherwise compromised in diabetics. Another benefit of protein is that it helps control hunger and promotes good satiety, which can help control weight. It grants the energy to do daily chores and helps minimize fatigue.
As of now, we are witnessing a paradigm shift in the urban lifestyle. The credit goes to regular body checkups, diet planning, gymming, and yoga. Exposure to a plethora of internet content along with the availability and affordability of premium quality health supplements are of utmost benefit.
Traditional protein supplements are whey-based, but plant protein sourcing is the new game-changer. Plant-based protein with no added sugars is a sought-after protein supplement in the market. Busting some common myths, plant-based proteins have carved a niche for themselves. To discuss some of their benefits:
- Many plant-based foods are filled with all the essential amino acids, making them a wholesome protein source.
- Like whey protein, it contributes to muscle mass.
- Plant-based foods can be an excellent protein source, often with fewer calories than animal products.
- They are eco-friendly
- They are highly compatible with the human body, along with being gut-friendly.
- Animal protein in unprecedented amounts is associated with kidney disease, osteoporosis, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
NRoute Kids Plant Protein is a regular name in the market, and now we are all set to launch the new NRoute Vegan+. The first completely vegan supplement is sourced from a special blend of lentil and chickpea extracts.
With additional cinnamon polyphenols, oat fiber, and coconut milk powder, NRoute Vegan + is a special, distinctive vegan protein formula. For diabetic vegans or those who need to limit their sugar intake because of weight issues, Vegan+ is the perfect protein supplement.
Features that make NRoute Vegan + the best option :
- Polyphenol in cinnamon has strong anti-inflammatory properties and helps with otherwise seen inflammation in diabetics.
- Oat fiber increases satiety while lowering cholesterol and blood sugar.
- Immunity and brain development are both great benefits of coconut milk powder.
- Vegan+ is entirely sugar-free and is sweetened with stevia and date beta-glucan, making it the safest option for diabetics and weight-watchers.
- Added micronutrients like Niacin, Vitamin C, and E in addition to minerals like Calcium and Zinc help in better blood sugar control
- Compared to other plant-based protein powders, Vegan+ has better flavor.
One of India’s top producers of herbals and related products, Synthite, performs the extraction and blending for NRoute Vegan+, making it one of a kind.