Increasing fibre

Sara on March 18th, 2009

To get enough fibre eat at least two servings of fibre-rich foods at each meal – one of whole grain and one of fruit or vegetable. Below are some ideas on how to increase fibre intake.

Use legumes such as peas, beans, soyabeans and lentils regularly to fill up meat dishes or to replace meats.
Eat fruits [...]

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Sara on March 16th, 2009

The treatment of the diabetic is to alleviate all these symptoms of weight loss, thirst, the passing of large volumes of urine, weakness and tiredness. Susceptibility to infections in the kidneys (pyelonephritis) and in the lungs (pneumonias) are common problems faced by the diabetic. Of course prevention of the possible fatal episodes of coma is [...]

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Sara on March 11th, 2009

The diabetic must always plan his meal for the day. He alone can make his meal enjoyable. He alone can make it imaginative, colourful and nutritious , at the same time containing a balanced portion of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and vitamins. His meals should never be boring and this site gives suggestions to meals that [...]

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Sara on March 9th, 2009

The main purpose of a diabetic diet is none other than to regulate blood glucose levels to within normal limits and to prevent blood sugar swings (hyperglycemia or high blood sugar and hypoglycemia or low blood sugar). For those who are overweight the main dietary aim is weight reduction.
Because many diabetics are also prone to [...]

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Sara on March 7th, 2009

Because fat is packed with more than twice the calories of either protein or carbohydrates, cutting out fat is the least painful way of slashing calories. All fat intake must be trimmed, even unsaturated oils used in cooking. Remember, while saturated fat is not good for your heart, all fats and oils, regardless of saturation, [...]

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