by kelsey | Jan 18, 2011 | Diet
If you scroll down you will see a few posts about whole grains. Even though I have discussed them in previous posts, I wanted to post them again in relation to current topic of diabetes. Whole grains, which include whole wheat bread, brown rice, wild rice, whole grain noodles, etc will help keep your blood sugars lowered compared to the white, refined products. Switching to whole grains will not only help your blood sugars, it will also aid in a healthy digestive tract and promote heart health. To ensure you have a true whole grain product, check the ingredient list under your label…the first ingredient should say ‘whole grain’ or ‘whole wheat’ ….if it says ‘enriched,’ it’s still a white product! Stay tuned to my next post regarding ways to enjoy your sweet treats without all of the added sugars!
-Kelsey
by Dan | Jan 14, 2011 | Diet
Diabetes is a disease that is linked to genetics, however it can also be related to your lifestyle which includes dietary and activity habits. I am going to let Dr. Dan cover the medical side of diabetes and I will focus on the nutrition and lifestyle part. I work with people with diabetes daily as diet is an important part in preventing and managing your blood sugars. Carbohydrates are our best source of energy for our body, however they are also the foods that raise our blood sugars more than others. They include: breads, cereals, tortillas, rice, pasta; a few starchy vegetables like potatoes, peas, corn, and squash; natural sugars like fruits and dairy products; and the all of the foods that have added sugars like regular pop, sweetened tea or coffee drinks, sweets, candy, etc. An excess consumption of these foods can raise your blood sugars. In future posts, we will explore these foods and discuss which ones are better than others.
-Kelsey
