DIABETES

27/02/10

A healthy meal plan for diabetics is generally the same as a healthy diet for anyone: it has to be low in fat (particularly saturated fats and trans fats) and must have moderate amounts of salt and starch. In addition, the meals must be based on whole grains, vegetables and fruits. This comprises a mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, legumes, nuts and olive oil. It must be emphasized that the so called ‘diabetic’ foods offer no special benefits. Rather, many of them raise blood glucose levels, are usually more expensive and can also have a laxative effect. It, however, needs to be understood that no diet by itself will be effective unless accompanied by certain ground rules that include eating meals on time and at regular intervals and involve controlling portion sizes. These principles remain crucial to the management of the disease.Read more http://www.homoeopathynow.com/homoeo-articles/153-gastric-derangements