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Erythritol a Natural Sugar for Diabetics

If you are a type 1 or type 2 diabetic, and want to enjoy tasty foods and drinks, but you don't want the effects of common sugar then look no further than the great natural sweetener Erythritol.

Erythritol, also known as "Organic Zero and ZSweet", is a sugar alcohol found naturally in many plant foods. It is commonly made from sugar cane.   Erythritol is essentially calorie free. It has 0.2 calories per gram, and does does not cause stomach cramping or diarrhea when used in moderate amounts. It comes in packets for use in beverages and in granular form for baking. It is wonderful for blood sugar control.

Give Erythritol a try from Amazon. I have and find it delicious.

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5 Tips to Reduce Your Sugar Cravings. Plus Extra Tip.

 We all have some trouble with our sugar cravings.  Here are a few tips that should help you manage those cravings.

• Learn to prepare mildly sweet desserts with nutrient rich natural sweeteners like stevia and xylitol.
• Increase your intake of sweet vegetables and fruits.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Add sweetness to your life with naps, massages, hobbies, fun with friends, fulfilling relationships, stress reduction techniques or whatever makes you smile.
• Decrease your temptation for sweets by not bringing deserts and processed foods into your home.
• Bonus tip: Take gymnema sylvestre tablets. Highly recommended.
• Bonus tip: Regular exercise is a great way to get glucose into your muscles and out of your blood stream Click Here!

Source: Twin Cities Naturally
 

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Gurmar Premier Herb for Diabetes

 Gurmar (Gymnema Sylvestre)is an Indian herb.  the word "Gurmar" literally means "sugar destroyer". Gumar has been used for centuries to treat diabetes.

How it Works:

When consumed before a meal, gumar binds to taste receptors on the tongue snubbing out sweet perception.

Research:
 One study found that when 22 people with type 2 diabetes were given 400 mg of gumar for 18 - 20 months, along with their diabetes medication, they showed significant reduction in blood glucose.  Five participants were able to get off their diabetes drugs and maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

Recommended Dose:

200 - 250 mg of standardized Gurmar extract twice daily.

Cautions:
May cause reaction in people allergic to milkweed.

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Magnesium for Diabetes Control

Our bodies require magnesium for more than 300 metabolic functions. On of those is regulating blood sugar levels for diabetics. It also supports muscle and nerve function, blood pressure control and even enhances energy levels and may even have antidepressant effects.

Sources for magnesium include green vegetables, peas, beans, soybeans, almonds, cashews, peanut butter, yogurt and whole unrefined grains.

We get low magnesium levels from overactive stress hormones (probably applies to everyone nowadays), or excessive dietary calcium. Seniors are particularly susceptible because of digestive issues.. Other threat factors can come from prescribed drugs, diuretics, antibiotics and medications used to treat cancer

Source: Taste for Life

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Your Concise Reference for High Fiber Foods

High-fiber foods Looking to add more fiber to your diet? Fiber — along with adequate fluid intake — moves quickly and relatively easily through your digestive tract and helps it function properly. A high-fiber diet may also help reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Here's a look at the fiber content of some common foods. Read nutrition labels to find out exactly how much fiber is in your favorite foods. Recommended fiber amounts for women is 21 to 25 grams a day and for men is 30 to 38 grams a day. Feel fr^ee to copy and print the list.

Fruits Serving size Total fiber (grams)* Raspberries 1 cup 8.0 Pear, with skin 1 medium 5.1 Apple, with skin 1 medium 4.4 Figs, dried 2 medium 3.7 Blueberries 1 cup 3.5 Strawberries 1 cup 3.3 Banana 1 medium 3.1 Orange 1 medium 3.1 Raisins 1.5-ounce box 1.6

Grains, Spaghetti, whole-wheat, cooked 1 cup 6.3 Barley, pearled, cooked 1 cup 6.0 Oat bran muffin 1 medium 5.2 Bran flakes 3/4 cup 5.1 Oatmeal, quick, regular or instant, cooked 1 cup 4.0 Popcorn, air-popped 3 cups 3.6 Brown rice, cooked 1 cup 3.5

Bread, rye 1 slice 1.9 Bread, whole-wheat or multigrain 1 slice 1.9

Legumes, nuts & seeds Serving size Total fiber (grams)* Split peas, cooked 1 cup 16.3 Lentils, cooked 1 cup 15.6 Black beans, cooked 1 cup 15.0 Lima beans, cooked 1 cup 13.2 Baked beans, vegetarian, canned, cooked 1 cup 10.4 Sunflower seeds, hulled 1/4 cup 3.6 Almonds 1 ounce (22 nuts) 3.3 Pistachio nuts 1 ounce (49 nuts) 2.9 Pecans 1 ounce (19 halves) 2.7

Vegetables Serving size Total fiber (grams)* Artichoke, cooked 1 medium 10.3 Peas, cooked 1 cup 8.8 Broccoli, boiled 1 cup 5.1 Turnip greens, boiled 1 cup 5.0 Sweet corn, cooked 1 cup 4.6 Brussels sprouts, cooked 1 cup 4.1 Potato, with skin, baked 1 medium 4.0 Tomato paste 1/4 cup 2.7 Carrot, raw 1 medium 1.7 *Fiber content can vary between brands.

Source: High-fiber foods - MayoClinic.com

Great Sources of Fiber Here

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Chia Seed May aid in Diabetes Management

Chia seeds as an addition to the diet for people with diabetes has been shown by research to have benefits by helping blood sugar control, reducing insulin resistance and improving blood lipids. Chia seeds are more popularly know in the U.S. by the chia plants grown on clay pots and referred to as "chia pets".

Chia was cultivated by the Aztecs in pre-Columbian times, and was so valued that it was given as an annual tribute by the people to the rulers. It is still widely used in Mexico and South America, with the seeds ground for nutritious drinks and as a food source.

Chia seeds provide an omega-3 fat known as alpha linolenic acid and a heaping whallop of 10 grams of fiber (wow! My bread is only 4 grams a slice). The fiber in Chia seeds reduce the absorption of carbs into the body to control blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Great source fo chia seeds: Chia Herbal Seeds Capsules



Sources: Wikepedia and Mix Newsletter

Ground chia seed can be used in baked goods including breads, cakes and biscuits.



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Skin is in for Diabetics

Fruits and vegetables put healthful substances in their outermost layers. "Juices generally retain less than 50% of the bioactive compounds found in whole fruit." Luke Howard, PhD, professor of food science at the Univ. of Arkansas recently told Nutrition Action.

Diabetics need an extra boost of nutrition, so eat your apples and cucumbers with the peels on. Its O.K. to peel your bananas though (smile)
Source: Nutrition Action

You can get fiber and all the nutrients with the world famous Vita-Mix: view web page




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Brown Rice Fights Diabetes

Brown rice is an excelleent source of fiber helping to fight Type 2 Diabetes. The grain has been added to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration list of whole grains that can make these claims.

I addition it lowers the risk of heart disease and some cancers. Make sure it is part of your diet.

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