The Best Diet To Control Pre Diabetes
If you've been recently diagnosed with pre diabetes, I'm sure this question has popped into your head. Diet and exercise are two primary keys to gaining and maintaining control of your diabetes.
Don't despair; all the good food is not off limits. I'll guide you through your food choices.
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Are You Overweight?
Type 2 diabetes is rampant. And, if you don't control your weight and your diet now, your pre diabetes condition may turn into full blown Type 2 diabetes.Most type 2 diabetics are overweight. So it only stands to reason, that if you get your weight under control, you'll have a better change of keeping your pre diabetes under control.
When creating a plan for weight loss, you want to keep in mind that you're creating a food plan for life - not a short lived diet plan. By making these permanent changes in your food choices, you're body will regain control over your blood glucose levels.
What Should You Be Eating?
- Choose the most colorful fruits and veggies - tomatoes, carrots, red bell peppers, spinach, broccoli, berries, etc. Avoid starchy vegetables like potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes and peas.
- Choose low fat and low salt dairy products. Avoid full fat or high salt yogurts and cheeses.
- Choose whole grains like brown rice, whole wheat and soy that has not been genetically modified. Avoid white rice, white pasta and any type bread product (including cakes and pastries) made with processed and refined white wheat.
- Choose fatty fish like salmon, tuna, mackerel or sardines at least 3 times a week. If this is not possible, include a pure omega 3 fish oil supplement in your diet.
- Choose water as your main beverage. Avoid soda, fruit juices and any other sweetened drink.
- Choose fruits and vegetables as snacks. Avoid all processed and high sugar snack foods like chips, cakes, ice cream and cookies.
- Choose lean cuts of meat and remove the skin before cooking or eating.
- Prepare your foods by steaming, baking or broiling. Avoid all types of fried foods.
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