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Can I eat cheese now that I'm a diabetic? Please suggest healthy diet for diabetes and some cheese supplements
(16 Mar 2009)
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Living with diabetes basically means adopting a healthy eating plan. This plan should be designed in such a way that it will help you control your blood sugar. Most people assume that having diabetes automatically bars them from eating certain types of food items. On the contrary having diabetes means that you eat variety of food. However the important thing to remember is that these food items should be eaten in moderation. Timing is of great essence in the life of a diabetic and he should ensure that he sticks to regular meal times.
You diet should consist of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. You should try and be consistent in what you eat since your body will instantly react to the excess food that you have eaten and the excess calories and fat in them by causing a rise in the blood sugar. You diet should only have one goal – to ensure that it is low in fat and calories and rich in nutrients.
If you decide on the size of the servings you eat each day, you will find that your body gets used to it and there is no problem controlling either your weight or your blood sugar. Your daily intake of food should consistent of food items that are rich in fiber. For this you should eat plenty of vegetables. Eat green leafy vegetables and other vegetables like radish and beets. You can also try varieties of legumes and beans and try and work in whole wheat breads into your daily consumption. You should try and cut down on your intake of butter, margarine and other such fatty food products. By this reasoning it may actually not be advisable for you to eat cheese now that you have been diagnosed as having diabetes. However it is advisable to consult your physical about specific food items. Your physical can assess your condition before giving you a response to your query.
Other things to keep in mind when planning your diet is to eat lean meats rather than fatty ones. You should try and avid eating the yolk of eggs and opt for skim milk rather than the full cream variety. You can eat fish in place of high fat meats. Various fish like cod, halibut, salmon, and tuna can be consumed since they are high in Omega 3 fatty acids which actually help to lover the blood fats in your body called triglycerides.
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answered by M S on 16 Mar 2009, 12:21:24
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