I'm Diabetic - What Can I Eat?

If you are newly diagnosed as a Diabetic or perhaps you have been diagnosed for a while and are struggling with your blood sugars you may be wondering what can I eat to help bring down my readings and control this thing they call Diabetes

1. You want to start with Smart Carbs. That means Low-Glycemic-Index (GI) carbohydrates: Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Whole Grains. Why? Because they digest much slower and release glucose into the blood stream a little at a time rather than all at once. Blood sugars will stay lower and less chance of them spiking. Choose anything green, tomatoes, scallions, carrots, berries, apples and grapefruits.

                2. Fiber. Soluble Fiber like oatmeal, oranges, zucchini, prunes, cataloupes and beans and nuts. Fiber is your friend and is very important for Diabetics. You should try for 50 grams a day but if your body is not accustomed to that much per day you need to start low and slowly increase your intake until your body adjusts. Otherwise, you'll find yourself in the bathroom a little more than you want to be. It does play a very important role because it forms like a thick gel which helps interfere with the absorption of glucose and carbohydrates in the intestine. The result is lower blood sugar and insulin levels.      

                3. Lean Proteins. Protein slows digestion and the absorption of sugars. Keeps you feeling fuller longer and rids yourself of that dreaded Belly-Fat. Belly-Fat puts you at risk for many other diseases besides Diabetes. Heart Disease and Stroke are two of the biggest effects from that pooched out belly of yours. Choose lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, tofu and peanut butter.

                4. Dairy. You need a couple of servings a day. Yogurt, Skim Milk and Cheeses. By making sure you eat a little dairy each day it can actually help you lose a few pounds.

                5. Nope, I didn't mention any breads. That's because they are about 80% starch and starch converts to glucose very rapidly going right to your bloodstream before it even hits your stomach. Once it hits your liver it kind of parks itself there turning itself into glucose thereby raising your glucose levels. This doesn't mean you have to eliminate breads but choose wisely by eating whole grains and things like low-carb pita.

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