Friday 18 November 2011

Simple tips to treat diabetes

There is no "diabetic diet".  That is the diet that everyone should take in the first place.  Unfortunately, our diet has changed so much because of changes to lifestyle and advertisements.  Everyone wants everything "fast" and "value for money".

If you understand why Diabetes happen in the first place.  You will know how to prevent and improve it.  Simple tips to improve your diabetic condition

1) Eat brown rice and not white rice.  Brown rice is a great source of phytonutrients.  In addition, it does not result in high rise in blood sugar but allow a more gradual rise in blood sugar and insulin levels.
2) Take more servings of fruits and leafy vegetables (eg half the plate) and carbohydrates and proteins should be just one quarter of your plate each.
3) Take smaller meals but healthy snacks in between eg a fruit or nuts.
4) Keep regular meals and avoid late and heavy dinners. Heavy dinners after eight are the the worst!
5) Exercise even if it means brisk walking for 30 minutes a day. It can work wonders.

This is a good read.  Not only does she walk the talk, but she doesnt just prescribed the solution to her patients.  She educates them!

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