“A well-balanced diet is crucial to offer stronger immune systems and lower risk of chronic illnesses and infectious diseases, says Dr. Subhasree Ray. “The daily diet should include a variety of fresh and unprocessed foods to get vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, protein and antioxidants that the body needs to execute various functions. Hydration is important too. Drink enough water. Avoid sugar, fat and salt to significantly lower your risk of overweight, obesity, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain types of cancer.”

While speaking about boosting immunity, it’s important to understand, no single food can provide long term immunity. A wholesome combination of foods is recommended to derive all the nutrients as different food contain different nutrients. Following simple dietary guidelines will help in ensuring a stronger immunity profile along with reducing the risk of obesity and other non-communicable diseases.

We’re talking about a ‘New Year, New You‘ attitude about living with diabetes with musical inspiration from Aaliyah. 

Although Aaliyah died at the age of 22 and had a short music career due to her early passing, the singer’s music helped to redefine R&B, pop, and even hip-hop. And her legacy continues to live on. Her hard work ethic, creativity, and her sweet demeanor have inspired fans over the past two decades.

Diabetes Late Nite podcast guests include Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, Pendulum Therapeutics CEO and Co-Founder Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph. D., (the maker of Pendulum Glucose Control), Virginia Valentine, APRN, BC-ADM, CDE, FAADE, Dr. Darren Wayne from MealBetix and Yoga For Diabetes Author Rachel Zinman.

Throughout the podcast we will be featuring music from Aaliyah’s Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number album courtesy of SONY Music.

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