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5 habits to reverse insulin resistance and lose stubborn belly fat

Here are 5 habits that reverse it:

1. Delay your first meal

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7. Whole grains

A study tracking nearly 15,000 American adults for 24 years found people eating healthy plant foods (whole grains, fruit, veg, nuts, beans, tea and coffee) had a 14% lower risk of kidney disease and slower decline. People getting their plants from white bread, potatoes, juice, sweets and soda had an 11% higher risk.

Same plants, opposite results. Eat oats for breakfast, brown rice or barley over white rice, and 100% whole wheat bread. "Whole" should be the first word on the label.

Forget flushing your kidneys with water. A Canadian trial had 631 people with stage 3 kidney disease drink about two and a half extra cups a day for a year, and it changed nothing. Drink to thirst and follow any fluid limit your kidney team sets.

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7 FOODS THAT PROTECT YOUR KIDNEYS

Some of the foods on your kidney "avoid list" have the strongest proof of protecting them.

1. Beans and lentils

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6. Soy

Plant protein works differently from meat. In 18 trials where kidney patients swapped animal protein for soy, protein leaking into their urine dropped, and so did LDL cholesterol.

That leak matters. Your kidney filters hold protein in your blood like a coffee filter holds back the grounds. The more that leaks through, the faster your kidneys fail.

Use tofu in a stir-fry instead of chicken or beef, snack on edamame, and pour soy milk on your oats.

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7. Eases pain and swelling

Eugenol, the compound behind the clove's strong smell, is a natural painkiller and anti-inflammatory. Dilute clove essential oil and massage a few drops into:

• Sore muscles
• Aching, arthritic joints
• Your temples for a headache
• A painful tooth

Want all of it in one cup? Boil 10 to 15 cloves in 1 litre of water for 15 minutes, strain, and add a slice of lemon just before drinking. Have 2 to 4 cups a day, never more than 4, for 15 to 30 days, then take a break before starting again.

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7 REASONS TO ADD CLOVES TO YOUR DAY

Cloves were once worth more than gold, and not just for the flavour.

1. Helps keep blood sugar in check

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6. A traditional libido booster

Cloves have long been used as an aphrodisiac. Animal studies back it up, linking compounds in cloves to testosterone receptors and a higher sex drive. Human research still has to catch up.

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10. Dark, velvety skin patches

Thick, dark patches show up in body folds, the back of the neck, armpits, and groin. They are a strong sign of insulin resistance, the mark of type 2 diabetes. High insulin makes skin cells multiply fast in those areas. This is not dirt or a simple rash.

Your next step is to book an appointment. A fasting glucose test or an A1C test gives you a clear answer. Early diagnosis helps you prevent or delay serious complications, so act before the signs get worse.

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Don't Miss These Hidden Diabetes Symptoms!

Diabetes starts quietly, and most people blame stress, age, or a long week until the signs stack up.

1. Constant thirst

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9. Recurring infections

Frequent yeast infections, urinary tract infections, and skin boils are warning signs. High sugar in your urine, sweat, and other fluids feeds germs, and it weakens your immune cells. If you keep needing antibiotics or antifungals, find the cause.