The reason for recommending caution with sodium to everyone is that many people have high blood pressure and do not know it. For them, too much sodium can raise their blood pressure and further increase the risk of more serious health problems caused by this disease, such as kidney damage, heart attack or stroke. For people with diabetes, elevated blood pressure is of great concern for all the reasons stated above. High blood pressure often occurs in combination with diabetes, and, if left uncontrolled, will substantially increases the risk of developing kidney disease, eye problems, heart problems and of having a stroke. Take this guideline to heart.
Most people know that fiber in foods is important to keep digestive systems healthy.
Dietary fiber comes in two forms, soluble and insoluble. Both forms provide health benefits, but soluble fiber is more desirable because it can actually reduce blood sugar rises after a meal, and lower serum cholesterol. The term 'soluble' refers to the fiber's properties in water. Pectin, gums and mucilage are the soluble fibers in food because they dissolve a bit when mixed with water. As they dissolve, they become sticky and bond to various compounds around them.