6 Dietary Tips to What Diabetics Should Eat?
There are foods that may cause some of the problems that
so many adults and children are facing today. Diabetes is one of several
illnesses that have become common place. High Blood Pressure seems to link
itself to this illness. We list 6 dietary guidelines for diabetics below,
but you should also know that food additives like MSG, preservatives, and
gluten may cause diabetes. These additives are found in food seasonings,
process foods, packaged foods, and in many restaurants. You may want to
become familiar with these additives and avoid them as much as possible.
(Visit links MSG, preservatives, gluten to see additives you should stay
away from.)
Dietary guidelines (What should diabetics
eat):
- Increase intake of high-fiber foods such as
whole wheat bread, beans, brown rice, bran cereal, psyllium (Metamucil),
and vegetables. ( If Gluten intolerant, avoid wheat & dairy products,
if you’re not sure have a test done by a doctor familiar with celiac
disease. Use spelt bread & rice pastas)
- Increase use of monounsaturated oils such
as olive and canola oils and omega-3 fatty acids from certain fish (salmon,
tuna, halibut, rainbow trout, sardines, and anchovies) and flax seed oil.
(If pregnant/nursing, avoid high levels of mercury, often found in tuna,
shark etc.)
- Reduce consumption of simple sugars (sodas,
sweets, etc.) and refined starches(white bread, white rice, pasta, and
others made from white flour).
- Consume a variety of fruits and vegetables
for their protective antioxidant and phytochemical constituents.
- Choose lean, high quality protein sources
such as chicken, turkey, lean beef, fish, low-fat cottage cheese, and
beans.
- Limit alcohol consumption to no greater than
2 ounces of wine, beer, or distilled spirits daily. (Red wine is preferred-generally
men should not have more than two glasses and women no more than one glass
a day).
Fact or not: Sugar slows the metabolism; Preservative will
prolong food shelf life and in your system; Growth hormones
are used to produce food bigger and faster. What effect do you think
this has on your body?