Thursday, April 3, 2008

Recommended Diabetic Food

Recommended Diabetic Food Intake:

* Low Glycemic Index - doesn't create rapid peaks and troughs in blood glucose levels.

* Complex high-fiber carbohydrates - Scientific evidence show that diet high in dietary fiber is protective against diabetes. Fiber is capable of slowing down the digestion and absorption of carbohydrate and increasing the sensitivity of tissues to insulin, thereby preventing rise s in blood sugar. It is advisable to restrict the intake of refined carbohydrates and avoid high fat foods.

Example : Oats, cereals, legumes, wholegrain products, dried beans, peas, lentils, fruits, vegetables.

* Alpha-lipoic acid - Is a vitamin like antioxidant that enhances the glucose uptake and improves diabetes nerves damage of diabetes patient.

* Omega 3 - Protect against the hardening of arteries. Example : Cold water fish like salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring).

* Omega 6 fatty acid - Protect against the development of diabetes neuropathy. Example : Blackcurrant oil, primrose oil, borage oil).

* Artificial sweeteners - such as aspartame and saccharin.

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