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1. Reduce your fatty foods - cheese, butter and full milk. 2. Use salt in moderation and don't add it to food - a high salt intake has been linked to high blood pressure. 3. Only drink alcohol in moderation. A maximum of three units of alcohol per day for men, two for women. Alcohol is also high in calories, so avoid it if you're trying to lose weight. 4. Limit dietary cholesterol 1. Carbohydrates 2. Fibre 3. Protein 4. Fats and Oils Carbohydrates Compared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar. Evidence now suggests that it is the total amount of carbohydrates rather than the specific type that most directly affects blood glucose. Carbohydrate types are either complex (as in starches) or simple (as in fruits and sugars). One gram of carbohydrates equals four calories. The current general recommendation is that carbohydrates should provide between 50% and 60% of the daily caloric intake. In all cases, complex carbohydrates found in whole grains and vegetables are preferred over those found in starch-heavy foods, such as pastas, white-flour products, and potatoes. Fibre Fibre is an important component of many complex carbohydrates. It is almost always found only in plants, particularly vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and legumes (beans and peas). Studies suggest that diets rich in fiber from whole grains reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes. Sources include whole grain breads, brown rice, and bran. Protein In general, experts recommend that proteins should provide 12% to 20% of calories. Some believe that anyone with diabetes other than pregnant women should restrict protein to about 0.4 grams for every pound of their ideal body weight, about 10% of daily calories. One gram of protein contains four calories. Protein is commonly recommended as part of a bedtime snack to maintain normal blood sugar levels during the night, although studies are mixed over whether it adds any protective benefits against nighttime hypoglycemia. If it does, only small amounts (14 grams) may be needed to stabilize blood glucose levels. Fat and Oils About two-thirds of cholesterol in the body does not come from cholesterol in food but is manufactured by the liver, its production stimulated by saturated fat (mostly found in animal products). The dietary key to managing cholesterol, then, lies in understanding fats and oils. Reducing consumption of saturated fats and trans-fatty acids is the first essential step in managing cholesterol levels through diet. Saturated fats are found predominantly in animal products, including meat and dairy products. They are strongly associated with higher cholesterol levels. Trans-fatty acids are manufactured fats created during a process called hydrogenation, which is aimed at stabilizing polyunsaturated oils to prevent them from becoming rancid and to keep them solid at room temperature. Most are particularly dangerous for the heart and may pose a risk for certain cancers. Polyunsaturated fats are found in safflower, sunflower, corn, and cottonseed oils and fish. Monounsaturated fats are mostly present in olive, canola, and peanut oils and in most nuts. Omega-3 fatty acids are also helpful for health. |
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Posted by:
shahkhan_4(Guest)
Posted on: 10/05/2010 WHAT ABOUT THE SEA FOOD SUCH AS FISH, PRAWN and LOBSTER
CAN WE USE THE ABOVE SAID?
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kriti
Posted on: 07/30/2010 i have diabetes since 2 years but it has brought positive changes in me i have reduced my weight by 18 kgs by regular exercise and diet control as of now i am off medicines i have become more active and energetic if i had followed this way of life previously i would not have had this disease but better late than never
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Gauravsharma10
Posted on: 04/01/2010 Diabetes is said to be a sedentary lifestyle disease as people seldom get time to exercise and the food they eat is not properly converted. Types Of diabetes Type 1 Diabetes – Your body doesn’t produce Insulin at all. Type 2 Diabetes – Your body doesn’t produce the required amount of insulin. Gestational Diabetes - You develop this at the time of your pregnancy. Although Diabetes is not curable, there are some remedies to keep Diabetes in check 1.Do not skip meals. 2.Avoid foods having high sodium/sugar content. 3.Avoid smoking, Drinking, Non vegetarian foods and Sweets completely. 4.Have fresh vegetables like lemon, Bitter Gourd, Amla, Tomatoes, Cucumbers more in your diet (Keep in Your Mind, The body needs more fibers and these vegetables are a good source of Fiber). 5.Try walking for minimum 3 – 4 kilometers a day briskly. |
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