The Summer Grilling Rx To Lower Diabetes Risk.

According to the American Medical Association millions of Americans will be
diagnosed with diabetes this year and if this is something that concerns you and
your loved ones, then you should do something about it. The AMA also says that
avoiding diabetes can help you prevent nerve and kidney damage, vision problems,
memory issues and heart disease.

And reducing your diabetes risk is easier than you think, so continue reading
to find out how easy it is.

a) Head Outdoors-
It’s no secret that heading outdoors in the Spring and Summer not only
boosts mood, it can also help lower diabetes risk by 55%. Being outdoors
and taking in all of the scents, greenery and sounds lower stress levels
and lower stress levels reduce levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines,
immune system cells that trigger resistance to blood sugar-balancing
insulin.
The Rx for lowering blood sugar levels-spend about 10 to 15 minutes
in your yard or the park each day.

b) Get Moving-
In the Summer, people tend to toss horseshoes, play croquet and
badminton and if you do one or all of these events, you’ll lower
your risk of diabetes by 60%. Moving for just 30 minutes each
day shuttles glucose into muscles, which keeps blood sugar
under control all day. Also important: walking indoors
(watch Youtube videos) or outdoors for 20 to 30 mins.
counts as exercise.

c) Make Your Own Sauce-
Now that you’re able to fire up the grill, make this sauce for ribs, chicken
and fish and lower fasting blood sugar by 30%.
The sauce contains cinnamon, a spice that lowers fasting blood sugar
levels in less than 45 days. Cinnamon helps transport glucose into cells
so it doesn’t build up in the bloodstream.
Add cinnamon to smoothies, millet, oatmeal, Iced tea and fruit salsas or
to the following barbecue sauce.
The Recipe:
Smoky Cinnamon-Seasoned Barbecue Sauce!
Ingredients:
1 cup of ketchup
1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
1 Tbs. of molasses
1 Tbs. of Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbs. of soy sauce
2 tsp. of garlic powder
1 tsp. of ground cinnamon
1 tsp. of paprika
4 lbs. of pork ribs
To make:
Sprinkle a little salt, pepper and onion powder on the ribs,
let sit for 10 or 20 mins.
In a pot, bring all of the ingredients (leave out the ribs) to a
boil over medium heat; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until
thick, about 5 to 7 mins.
Grill the ribs, covered, over indirect heat 15 mins. flip. Cover; cook
2 hours brushing with the sauce every 20 mins. Serve with remaining
sauce. Enough for 6 servings.

Sources:
* The American Medical Association
* Woman’s World Magazine, June 13th Edition
* Food Network, Magazine
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