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Watermelon, despite its natural sugar content, can be a part of a diabetic diet when expended in moderation and as part of a balanced meal plan. For individuals with diabetes, understanding the fruit's impact on blood sugar levels and incorporating it wisely within their diet is essential. Benefits of Watermelon for Diabetics: Low Glycemic Load : Watermelon has a moderate glycemic index but a relatively low glycemic load due to its low carbohydrate content per serving. This means it's less likely to cause significant spikes in blood sugar compared to high-carb foods. Hydration and Nutrients : Watermelon is high in water content, aiding in hydration. Furthermore, it contains essential vitamins like A, C, and B vitamins, along with antioxidants like lycopene, which can benefit overall health. Fiber Content: Though not exceptionally high in fiber, watermelon contains some dietary fiber. This fiber can slow dejected the absorption of sugars into the bloodstream, potentiall...
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7-MINUTE PILATES WORKOUT FOR MORE STRENGTH

 Muscle building does not only work with the help of fitness equipment or medicine balls. Pilates also improves the strength of your entire body, as in this discipline you do many exercise for the abdominal muscles and lower back.

More flexibility, more functionality - Pilates offers you numerous advantages. You train the muscles of your core, improve your upright posture, promote your balance, define your muscles and prevent both long-term and short-term pain.

This type of strength training increases your bone density, muscle tone, and your basal metabolic rate. The more you train, the more advanced you will become over time. That's why we've put together a Pilates routine for busy people. If you repeat and continue this routine every day, you will build muscle in a healthy way, which in turn will give you relief in many areas of daily life.

EXERCISES

Do each of the following movements for 60 seconds, then pause for 20 seconds.

1. HEADSTAND

If you need good preparation for this exercise first, come into the "dolphin" position. You are on all fours, with your forearms on the mat and your palms firmly on the floor, fingers spread. Now push yourself up with the tips of your toes and lift your lower body upwards. Get into a "looking down dog" with your forearms on the mat. Repeat 8 times.

2. EXTENDED SIDEWAYS ANGLE POSE

A classic yoga or pilates exercise! This movement stretches the sides of the body and strengthens the legs. Hold the position on the left for 30 seconds and on the right for another 30 seconds.

3. PLANK

Perfect your plank by taking deep breaths in and out. Whatever you do - don't look at the stopwatch. Turn it over - you don't have to keep track of the exact point in time when the time will run out. Instead, focus on something else.

4. CHAIR POSE

This movement strengthens the lower body and provides optimal stretch for the upper back. Adjust the hand position to make the position a little more difficult.

5. DOG LOOKING DOWN

Stretch your shoulders, the back of your thighs, your calves, your spine, and your hands in a single, energizing movement. Make sure that you activate your muscles one hundred percent from the core of the body to the quadricepts, knees are slightly bent.

6. BOAT POSE

Make movement more difficult by crossing one foot over the other. To relieve tension, pull your shoulder blades together and lift your sternum even higher.

 

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