list of foods for beginning  diabetics?
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This will depend on several things but it sounds like you have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes which can often be controlled by diet.\n\nThere are a few key guidelines:\n\nAvoid foods with processed sugar.\n\nHave a piece of fruit 3 times per day.  That actually did me in for sweets, after 3 months of that much fruit I got really tired of anything that tasted sweet!\n\nEat 5 small meals per day instead of 2 or 3 larger ones.  Don't skip breakfast.  Have a slightly early lunch.  Your 3rd meal would be a small mid afternoon snack (like an apple with a 2 or 3 ritz crackers).  Dinner can be very normal but eat small portions.  Plan ahead that your 5th meal is still coming so leave some room and don't eat all the way to feeling full.  The 5th meal should also be a light snack with fruit and a bread (like the afternoon meal) but should include some protein about an hour or so before you go to bed.  The protein is slower to digest and get its sugar into your system so it helps your blood sugar from getting too low during the night.  A little cheese or some milk is good.  Or just something left over in the fridge from dinner.\n\nThe temptation is to replace sugars with fats for flavor.  Try not to fall into that trap.  Fish is good if you like it.  Tuna salad with tomato paste instead of mayo is a sandwich I like for lunch.\n\nThere are some "free" foods.  These are basically things you can eat anytime during the day and they won't impact your blood sugar much.  Carrots (I hate those), pickles (get some without sugar if you can, I found kosher pickles usually have no sugar).\n\nIncrease the amount of vegetables you eat throughout the day.  They have fewer calories and the bulk can help you feel fuller.\n\nThere are some things I've learned to avoid.  Watermelon sky rockets my blood sugar, the sauce on take out pizza, rice.\n\nI fear I'm rambling now, but it's a great time to be diabetic (comparatively) because of so many choices in artificial sweetener (I think Splenda is best, except when they put it in special splenda diet drinks).  \n\nI hope that helps.  It's been 20 years since I started and then they discovered I was actually a slow starting Type 1 diabetic.  While I was on the good diet, I felt better than I ever had before.\n\nGood luck.\n\nI'm happy to answer other questions from my experience if you drop me a line.
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for the high bp, 2 evening primrose oil capsules or a tsp. of cayenne pepper in lukewarm water.\n\nfor the diabetes, fenugreek seeds or peel of a green plantain. see site below for exact info.
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Cut out all carbs for a few weeks. No bread, potatoes, corn, rice, cereal, pasta, fruit, tomatoes, beans (except green beans) and peas. Lots of meat and green vegs. Drink 8 glasses of water a day. Walk every day.
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Definitely try out the ADA (American Diabetes Association) website to start with. \nAlso, a good place to start is by doing a Yahoo or Google search for diabetic diets (also try "meal planning for diabetics") etc. There are sites out there that will actually plan out diets for you, but they usually require payment. \n\nIf the web doesn't work for you, talk to your doctor and ask him / her to refer you to a registered dietician or nutritionist. Check with your local department and see what resources they have available in the area of diet and nutrition. \n\nGood luck and best wishes....
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check this link, really informative about Diabetic..\n\nhttp://www.squidoo.com/diabetics_diet/
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My boyfriend is Diabetic and his normal bed time snack is a piece toast with country crock. Here is a site that has some good diabetic recipies.
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Low Carb Vegetables\nThis list is roughy arranged from lowest to highest carbohydrate counts, but all are non-starchy and generally low in carbohydrates. Exact carb count depends on serving size. Remember when counting carbs in vegetables that the fiber is not counted, and can be subtracted from the total.\n\nSprouts (bean, alfalfa, etc.) \nGreens – lettuces, spinach, chard, etc. \nHearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc. \nRadicchio and endive count as greens \nHerbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc. \nBok Choy \nCelery \nRadishes \nSea Vegetables (Nori, etc) \nBroccoli \nCauliflower \nCabbage (or sauerkraut) \nMushrooms \nJicama \nAvocado \nCucumber (or pickles without added sugars) \nPeppers (all kinds) \nSummer Squash (including zuchinni) \nScallions or green onions \nAsparagus \nBamboo Shoots \nLeeks \nBrussels Sprouts \nSnow Peas (pods) \nGreen Beans and Wax Beans \nTomatoes \nEggplant \nArtichoke Hearts \nFennel \nOnions \nOkra \nSpaghetti Squash \nCarrots \nTurnip \nWater Chestnuts \nPumpkin
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My husband and I are in our fourties, he is a diabetic, I am not, but we both wanted to lose weight. I went from a size 16 to a size 7/8 and even those clothes are a little big.\n\nWe eat good carbs, we mostly buy food out of the produce section, in other words we eat food that is still alive if you will.\n\nFresh anything basically is the best idea, Fresh Pineapple grilled is good, mushrooms, tomatoes, bananas, grapes, onions peppers (roasted peppers are great) peaches, basically anything you eat out of the produce section is good. We also eat a lot of dried beans, black, pinto, or mix up several varietys in a big pot of chili with some fresh peppers and onions and canned tomatoes.\n\nWatch the potatoes they are full of carbs. We try not to eat more than 60 carbs in a meal. We eat at least one fresh salad a day and add the other produce in the morning and at night.\n\nWe stay off the fatty foods mostly, and don't eat cake or sugary pies and stuff.\n\nI do treat myself to a once in a while treat of a chocolate donut and I do eat a chocolate kiss or two a week. Occasionally I will eat a piece of hard sweet candy if I get a sweet tooth instead of a chocolate bar.\n\nWe try and grill food instead of frying it.\nBreakfast may be some Smart Start cereal and fruit or maybe strawberries and bananas or a pear with a little mayo and chedder cheese.\n\nJust try and limit your fat consumption. Try and stay away from French fries, onion rings etc. The fat in your body doesn't help it. After you eat this way for about 6 months it turns into a way of life that you will enjoy. I feel better than I have ever felt in my life and people say I look better than I did in my 20's and 30's. One person said I looked like I was 16 again. This diet perks up everything, even the pinkness in your cheeks.\n\nMy husband was a little chubby in high school and his old classmates can't even believe it is him. What can I say our eating habits are working for us.\n\nOne other thing that we eat a fair amount of is peanut butter. It has good fat not bad fat and provides a lot of protein.\n\nOne more thing, I have heard that if you eat fat at the beginning of your meal (a roll with real butter in it is how I do it) that you will feel fuller sooner and not have a tendency to overeat.\n\nGood Luck and pass the grapes. lol
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Best carbs: Veggies (eat lots)\nNext: Berries\nNext: Nuts\nNext: Cheese/Full fat dairy\nNext: Other fruits\nNext: Whole Grains\nNext: Flour/starches/potatoes\nWorst: Sugar\n\nI pretty much stick to veggies, with some berries, nuts and cheese.  I have a very low tolerance for carbs.  The other carbs on the list are not really necessary, but make a pleasant OCCASIONAL addition to your diet.\n\nAnd before someone starts yelling that you "need" grains, let me tell you that grains don't have anything that you can't get better from veggies.  Fibre, vitamins, minerals etc. veggies have more of these than grains, for less calories, and they don't cause your blood sugar to jump.
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Exercise and giving up all high glycemic index foods, including sweets, is best.\n\nApples are a sweet treat that have a moderate glycemic index, probably due to the pectin fiber content.  Introduce him to Pink Lady and Ida Red and Braeburn apples, which have lots more flavor than those sugary watery "Red Delicious" things that Americans are used to.  Get them in the fall red off the tree, if possible.\n\nTell him to walk fast for two miles every other day, or four miles with a purposeful stride at least twice a week.  The idea is to get his heart rate up and make him struggle, at least a little, with rapid, deep breathing, and maintain the workout for about an hour (or two).\n\nApocalypse Beans and Rice Soup is a sensible low-calorie diabetic dish invented by David S, who is sadly no longer on Yahoo Answers.\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061017133048AAIKpoh
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rule of thumb, aviod sweet food and check ur sugar regularly. eat plenty of green vegetables, avoid taking much carbohydrate (bread, rice, cereals, etc), eat it moderation (but dont starve), and exercise regularly. hope it helps, but hey dont forget to seek expert help, preferably from a doc/ diabetic nurse/ dietician. the american diabetic association has a resourceful website too. http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
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apples, avocado, blackberries, dried figs, gooseberries, guava, kiwifruit, prunes, raspberries-\n\nartichoke, broccoli, brussels sprouts, carrots, celery, parsnips, sweet potato, turnips-\n\nbrown rice, barley, rye flour, wheat germ, whole-wheat macaroni & spaghetti\n\nbeans (butter, black, kidney, mung, navy, pinto), split peas, lentils\n\nto name a few..
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The glycemic index or GI ranks carbohydrate (sugars and starches) according to their effect on blood glucose levels. Carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion have high GI values. Carbohydrates that break down slowly, releasing glucose gradually into the blood stream, have low GI values. \n\nSome low GI foods are:\nBran cereal  \nApples  \nCarrots \nChick peas  \nGrapes  \nGreen peas  \nKidney beans \nNopal  \nOranges  \nPeaches  \nPeanuts  \nPears  \nRed lentils  \nStrawberries \nSweet corn \n \n\nStudy Finds Health Benefit in Low-Glycemic Diet\nhttp://www.preventdisease.com/news/articles/study_finds_health_benefit_low-glycemic_diet.shtml
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It amazes me how many people on her give answers and do not know a thing about what they are saying.  For one there are 3 types of diabetes - two being more talked about Type I and Type II but both can have things that are very alike and also dramatically different.  If he is on insulin shots that means he is in complete control of his glucose levels meaning he can counteract any carbs/sugar he buts into his body.  And it is not good to cut everything with carbs, fat and sugar in it out of your diet you need then to survive just in moderation.  Now if he is underweight that could be due to his sugar running high all the time. If he is on medication for Type II diabetes (there are many different pills out there for it) usually requiring two pills a day and has lost a considerable amount of weight then that is a good thing and he must be eating well already.\n\nBasically what he needs to do is see an Endocrinologist (diabetes doctor) and get with a dietitian.  People try to act as if they are knowledgeable on here but sadly are not always.  My husband has type I, my uncles and grandfather have type I so I do have personal experience and have done extensive research.  So that is what I suggest you do or he does by going to his doctor and seeing someone who can give him detailed meal plans if that is what he needs.  Really he needs to just eat a well balanced diet of protein (beans, legumes, soy, tofu), carbs (yes I said carbs), veggies and fruits.\n\nHere's a website that might help you get started.  Also refer to the American Diabetes Association's website.\nhttp://www.diabetic-recipes.com/cat_vegetarian.htm
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I would highly disagree with the first response you received regarding Gastric Bypass as a solution to your diabetes and high blood pressure.  Non-surgical routes such dietary and exercise interventions are your first step toward normalizing your condition. \n\nOne important ingredient in stabilizing diabetes is to limit the type of carbs you ingest.  Stick to complex carbohydrates only and avoid all simple carbs. With simple carbs; sugar, honey, syrup, etc. the body converts these foods quickly causing your blood sugar to spike so it's important to avoid them. Complex carbs like brown rice, oatmeal, beans, etc. take longer to convert so your blood sugar doesn't spike as dramatically.  The key is to limit the spike by sticking to carboyhydrates that breakdown slowly.  Practice portion control. That's where most diabetics get into trouble. A large meal will more likely cause your blood sugar levels to go to high, so stick to smaller frequent meals throughout the day.\n\nThe right meal plan will simulataneosuly help you improve your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol numbers and also help keep your weight on track. Whether you need to lose weight or stay where you are, your meal plan can help.  Think meal plan and not necessarily diet.  A healthy meal plan will prevent diabetes from escalating and reduce the risk for complications such as heart disease and stroke. Healthy eating includes eating a wide variety of foods including vegetables, whole grains, fruits, non-fat dairy products, beans, and lean meats, poultry and fish. There is no one perfect food or diet so including a variety of different foods and watching portion sizes is key to a healthy diet. Also, make sure your choices from each food group provide the highest quality nutrients you can find. In other words, pick foods rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber over those that are processed.\n\nI can't emphasize enough how important it is for you to maintain a daily exercise regimen to stabilize your blood sugar.  Please seek the advice of an exercise specialist or certified personal trainer for the correct program for your individual needs.\n\nAn onsite visit with a naturopathic doctor or registered dietician can help keep your diet on track.\n\nHere's a great link on Diabetes and Diet\nhttp://preventdisease.com/home/tips39.shtml
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Bread, rice, pasta, potatoes and cereals! If it's for a project you should have already done it - there are loads of reputable sources on the internet containing information about carbohydrates!
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Cut up some fresh veggies and keep them in a zip lock baggie in the fridge. Include celery, carrots, bell pepper strips, broccoli, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, jicama. You can even use some fat free dip if you don't overdo it.\n\nFruit can be good if you don't eat too much of it. Berries (especially blueberries) are very good for you. Grapes, apples, oranges, pears, peaches, etc. are good, but you have to watch the sugar content, especially if you are diabetic.\n\nRice cakes are low in calories. \n\nA smoothie made from yoghurt, orange juice, berries and a little honey can give you an energy boost. Put them all into a blender with some crushed ice and blend just until it's frothy. You can add some oats to make it more nutritious.