The Eritrean Canadian Association Of Ontario (ECAO) has held a successful and enlightening seminar on Nutrition and Diabetes on 20 Oct 2012. the seminar was delivered by the very eloquent Nutrition Specialist Serawit Dafla.
Serawit talked about Nutrition, Food & Recipes and their relationship to our health. She reminded participants that "we are what we eat". Our choices of food has a major impact on our health and the health of our families. She also stressed that a home stocked with healthy food starts with a head stocked with the knowledge of proper nutrition. Knowing what ingredients to buy is a good start, but knowing how to find those foods at the grocery store, how to read food labels properly, and how to prepare our meals in the most healthful way is important too. Serawit stressed the importance of apportioning ample time to plan-shop-prepare and enjoy our meals just like every other activity we have in our lives.
The nutritionist mentioned the following as the signs and symptoms of diabetes:
Unusual thirst, frequent urination, unusual weight loss, extreme fatigue or lack of energy, blurred vision, cuts and bruises that are slow to heal and tingling or numbness in the hands and feet. She also reminded us that diabetes can occur in anyone. However, family history, obesity, high cholesterol high blood pressure and physical in-activity are factors associated with the disease. The treatment includes:
The need to a meal (eating) plan, and the need to pay attention to how much physical activity we engage in - because physical activity can help the body use insulin better so it can convert glucose into energy for cells.
The workshop environment that allowed all participants to discuss food groups (Proteins, Fats, Carbs, Veggies & Fruits) was well received by all
Thanks
michiel tewelde yihdego
Toronto
Received on Sat Nov 03 2012 - 15:12:00 EDT
