Nine foods and drinks to avoid for diabetes prevention

Scientific and medical studies have identified a list of nine foods and drinks that should be avoided to help prevent diabetes.

The list includes:

1. Sugary and sweetened beverages

Experts recommend replacing sugary drinks such as cola and lemonade with sugar-free or low-sugar alternatives.

2. Refined white carbohydrates

Experts advise choosing "brown" carbohydrates, such as brown rice, instead of "white" varieties.

3. Red and processed meats

Experts suggest limiting or avoiding red and processed meats, such as bacon, canned meats, sausages, and similar products.

4. Processed poultry

Experts recommend avoiding processed chicken or turkey that contains added ingredients like salt, phosphates, preservatives, and sugar.

5. Cakes, biscuits, sweets, and chocolate

Experts advise choosing healthy snacks such as fruit, unsalted nuts, seeds, and yogurt instead of biscuits and cakes.

6. Fried potato products

Experts recommend avoiding potato chips and French fries, as these refined carbohydrates increase the risk of diabetes.

7. Pies and pastries

Experts advise avoiding pies and pastries for the same reason as fried potato products.

8. Unhealthy oils and fats

Experts emphasize the importance of including some healthy fats in the diet for energy, and recommend cooking with small amounts of healthy fats.

9. Fast food and salty ready-made foods

Experts note that most of the salt we consume is hidden in foods such as fast food, salty ready-made meals, cured meats, and certain sauces.