Foods That Increase the Risk of Diabetes

Sugary Cereals

Many breakfast cereals are loaded with added sugars, offering little nutritional value and kicking off your day with a significant blood sugar surge.

Packaged Snacks

Chips, cookies, and many granola bars are often high in refined carbs, unhealthy fats, and sugars, contributing to weight gain and insulin resistance.

Refined Grains

White bread, pasta, and pastries are stripped of fibre, causing quick sugar absorption and contributing to insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes.

Sugary Drinks

Sweetened beverages like soda and fruit juice are packed with sugar, leading to rapid blood sugar spikes and increasing the burden on your pancreas over time.

Excessive Red Meat

While not as direct as sugar, very high consumption of red meat has been associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes due to its saturated fat content.

Processed Meats

Bacon, hot dogs, and deli meats are often high in sodium and unhealthy fats, which have been linked to increased insulin resistance and diabetes risk.

Fried Foods

Foods like french fries and fried chicken are high in unhealthy trans and saturated fats, potentially promoting inflammation and hindering insulin sensitivity.