Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Diet for type 2 Diabetes



Diet is an important tool for maintaining heart health, blood sugar levels within a safe and healthy. Doesn't have to be complicated or unpleasant. Recommended diet for people with type 2 diabetes is the same diet just about everyone should follow. Boils down to some basic actions:


  • Meals and snacks at the deadline.
  • Choose a variety of foods that are high in nutrition and low in calories.
  • Be careful not to overeat.
  • Reading food labels closely.



Foods to choose

Healthy carbohydrates can provide you with fiber. Options include:

  • Veggie
  • Fruits
  • Legumes like beans
  • Pills



Foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids for heart health:

  • Tuna fish
  • Sardines
  • The salmon
  • Mackerel
  • Halibut
  • COD



You can get the healthy monounsaturated and saturated fats from many foods, including:



  • Olive oil
  • Canola oil
  • Peanut oil
  • Almonds
  • Pecans
  • Nut
  • Avocado

Although these options for fat is good for you, they're high in calories. Moderation is key. When choosing dairy, choose low-fat options.


Foods to avoid

There are some foods that you should limit or avoid altogether. These include the following:



  • Foods heavy in saturated fats
  • Heavy foods in fat
  • Beef
  • Processed meat
  • Shellfish
  • Organ meats, such as beef or liver
  • Margarine Stick
  • Shortening
  • Baked goods
  • Processed food
  • Sugary drinks
  • High-fat dairy products
  • Salty foods
  • Fried foods

Talk to your doctor about your personal goals of nutrition and calories. Together, you can come up with a diet plan that tastes great and needs fit style alive.


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