Diet Meal Plans Q & A

Marsha Haworth asked:


So you’re wondering how you can be a diabetic AND be healthy? First off we need to distinguish between the two types.

The two types of Diabetes are Type 1 (Insulin-Dependent) and Type 2 (Non-Insulin-Dependent.) Type 1 is permanent destruction of insulin, which is deadly. Patients are injected regularly with insulin injections and must follow a strict diet.

Type 2 is a metabolic disorder that is caused by a lack of insulin. You can control it by maintaining proper body weight and normal blood sugar levels with diet and exercise.

The Type of Diabetes Diet You Should Have

A diabetic should eat a small amount every 2-3 hours (5-6 times a day) to avoid fluctuation in blood sugar levels.

A diet which is high in soluble fiber, low in saturated fat and low in calories is recommended for someone with Diabetes.

Your body’s main source of energy is carbohydrates. You need to eat 130 grams or more of carbohydrates each day in order to supply the energy your organs need to function.

For healthy women, at least forty-six grams per day of protein is recommended and at least fifty-eight grams a day for men.

Not all fats are unhealthy. Don’t discard healthy fats like monounsaturated fats found in olive, peanut and canola oils or essential polyunsaturated fats because the body does not produce them

How You Can Change What’s In Your Food

There are Diabetic Recipes for your favorite food but you will want to use low glycemic foods. Some recipes may be high in fiber (more then 5grams) and for some diabetics, the carbohydrates from the fiber source may cause a problem with blood sugar levels.

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Charles Neshah asked:


Understanding the right food to eat can be quite puzzling, because most people lack meal plans diet information. Universally, there are reports about what food is or isn’t good for you, and advice for pregnancy diabetic diet, breakfast diet, low diet, cholesterol diabetic diet, low calorie diabetic diet, diabetic type 1, diet vegetables and diabetes diet cure, among many others have become common in reference to what works and what does not work to alleviate the result of improper eating.

However, some vital values have shown to be better than the fad diets, and have been proven to be most effective in combating all types of diabetes. Below are some tips on making food choices that are healthy for you and your whole family.

* Consume plenty vegetables and fruits. The best are non-starchy vegetables. Carrots, broccoli, spinach and green beans daily are in this range of non-starchy vegetables.

* Whole grain foods are better than processed grain products. I recommend that you eat brown rice and whole wheat spaghetti; they are better than processed grain products.

* Do not overlook regular eating of beans and lentils.

* Fish, eaten 2-3 times per week is good for your health.

* When you have to eat meat, lean meats, that’s the “loin” parts of both beef and pork don’t contain cholesterol and fat, eat those. Do not eat chicken and turkey along with their oily skins

* Skim milk, non-fat yogurt and non-fat cheese are what you should add to your meals.

* Drinking water and calorie-free “diet” drinks is better than regular sugar-sweetened drinks.

* Do not use solid fats; they are high in both trans and saturated fats. Fat is your enemy because it is high in calories. Since weight and diabetes go hand in hand, you should watch your fat consumptions..

* Avoid irregular and uncontrolled snacking of especially fried snack products, and such desserts like full-fat ice cream.

* Adequate calories intake is very essential for good health, even too much of health improving foods leads to overweight.

Meal plans & healthy diet are the basis of a healthy life. Diabetes in most cases result from lack of meal plans that culminate into unhealthy diet. If you want to lose weight, add some weight or remain as you are, regular and planned meals and eating right diet will help, and also keep to the barest minimum the risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

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Jamison Bentley asked:


Type 2 Diabetes is an illness that is developing in epidemic proportion. There are diabetic meal plans that have been released to help with weight loss of up to 30 to 40 lbs and to cure diabetes.

The diabetic meal plan does not have to be boring and there are foods that are especially helpful for you during this time. Making healthy food choices during this time is the most effective treatment for your disease.

Vegetables: Select foods such as spinach, carrots, broccoli and green beans.
Whole Grain: Select whole grain bread and pasta with your favorite tomato sauce
Beans: Dried bean such as kidney and pinto and lentils will lower your blood sugar
Fish: All fish will lower your blood sugar and your cholesterol – eat it at least 2 to 3 times per week
Dairy: Eat all dairy products that are non-fat such as skim milk, non-fat yogurt.
Drink: Water or sugar free drinks
Fat: Liquid Oils

There is no reason why you cannot enjoy your meals and eating out. Just make a little healthier choice each time you pick a food item. Instead of a hamburger and french fries have a grilled fish sandwich with a salad. Easy and simple and you lose weight.

The complications of diabetes can be blindness and even loss of limb. Do not take a chance with your health.

Pick these food items and strictly stay within your diabetic meal plan and you can lose 30 to 40 lbs and cure your diabetes.

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Jamison Bentley asked:


Has your physicians told you or your family member that you have diabetes type 2? I know that this information was the worst news that you have heard in a long time, but just know that there is something that you can do to reverse diabetes. Diabetes is just not a disease of the pancreas but it will affect every part of your body if the blood sugar is not under control. The complications of diabetes can be blindness, hypertension, stroke and even heart attack.

A diabetic diet is the most effective treatment for diabetes. If you change the way you eat then you can lose weight, reduce your blood sugar level and may even reverse this diabetes.

A diabetic diet will consist of a balance of carbohydrates, protein and fats. There is lot of discussion on how much carbohydrates you should have but most nutritionist would agree that the carbohydrates that you should eat will be a low glycemic index (or a carbohydrate that will not raise your blood sugar level) such as having for breakfast a piece of whole wheat toast vs. a doughnut.

Most people who start out on a diet do very well, but then fall back into their old ways. It is believed that if you want to succeed you need a plan. There are professionals on line that will create a diabetic meal plan for you to get your started today. Also have a plan for when you are eating out, decide before what you will order or eat before you leave so you will not be so ravenous and be tempted to eat some things that you should not eat.

Decide today that you will follow the diabetic diet. There are professionals that will plan the diet just for you. Don’t let diabetes take over your life. Take back control today and decide that you will eat the right food in the right amounts.

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