5 Ways to Manage Your Diet When You Have Diabetes - 3 minutes read
Since my diagnosis of diabetes at the age of eleven, my own diet has changed dramatically. I maintain my current healthy weight with a great diet/eating plan. If you do plan on losing more than about a stone in weight then I would recommend that you visit your doctor to hear how to do this without risk.
I like to buy fresh, organic produce from my local market. For me this is important because I believe this produce contains more nutritional value than most supermarket produce. My local market sells amazing meat and dairy produce and fresh, in-season fruit and vegetables. You just can't beat their taste.
After all the diabetes recipe books I have read, I have come to a conclusion that I think really works. I combined all the good things from the diets and put together my own one. I call this my Juvenile Diabetes Healthy Diet!
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The “rules” that I would lay down are as follows:
1. Cut back on snacks and then change the type of snacks you eat.
Snacking was my biggest downfall, although it wasn’t apparent to me at first. When I first started at University, I had little or no routine. This meant that filling my day was difficult. Popping into the kitchen for a snack, no matter how healthy it felt, was a regular occurrence.
This is one of the most difficult things to do for some people but establishing a great routine is essential for effective diabetes care.
The types of snacks to be eating are unsalted nuts, unsweetened dried fruit, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables (I love fresh red pepper and cucumber) and dark chocolate (more healthy and nicer - and you only need 2 squares per snack).
2. Avoid white flour and embrace wholemeal instead.
This is the most essential part of your diet and the thing that can show the best weight loss results. Wholemeal (especially when stone ground) is so good for you and has so much more flavor that switching is much easier than you'd think.
Many people are surprised at the variety of bread you can get in your supermarket. Remember that the bread that is best for you is the one that is freshest with minimal preservatives or additives. Also, brown or basmati rice is great and has a lovely nutty flavor. The same applies to whole-grain pasta and, regarding potatoes, I would totally recommend the smaller, "new" potatoes.
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3. Don't sip cocktails, drink red wine instead (in moderation, of course).
Cocktails can contain sugar, colorants and preservatives. As a student, I have had loads of practice at going out and not drinking cocktails. If you are out at a restaurant, red wine is the best to drink with your meal (other than water, of course!). The antioxidants in red wine are great for your general health. Enjoy one glass a day with your evening meal.
4. Consume more fruit and vegetables.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are a great way to get the vitamins and minerals you need. There are so many different ways in which to prepare vegetables but I find that raw is best, followed closely by steamed. Both these ways preserve all their natural goodness as well.
5. Drink plenty of water.
We've heard this often before but the benefits of drinking sufficient water are endless. You can keep bottles of water handy at the places you frequent in the house or at work. You could soon be on your way to drinking 6-7 glasses a day.