DIABETIC DIET & MEALS

MEDICINES FOR DIABETES

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:34:00 -0700

Diet and Herbal Medicine (herbs) for Disease Sugar (Diabetes). Food regulation plays a key role in the lives of diabetes patients. They always try to follow the diet plan healthy and fibrous food. They should avoid fried foods and greasy or spicy foods, and keep away from junk food (junk food). Diabetes patients must take green vegetables and fruit at lunch and dinner a lot more than other types of food. Some vegetables such as celery, bitter melon, onion, garlic, artichoke and spinach are very useful to reduce the severity of diabetes. Some natural medicines from plants, are very influential on diabetes. After some research on medicinal plants, research centers to make some medicine for diabetes. It includes Neem, Pann, Amla, Haldi and some mixtures, which are useful for controlling blood sugar in the body. Some drugs from plants can be very effective in some types of diabetes without side effects. There are some herbal treatments for diabetes patients. -Juice of Bitter GOURD / Juice Kundur bitter = patients should glass juice bitter Kundur at least for 3 to 4 months. Has been shown that bitter gourd juice is very effective for patients with diabetes. Sudha Sudha Silajit = Silajit has long been used to treat diabetes in Ayurveda medicines pharmaceuticals. Shilajit is also known as "Asphaltum" (In Latin). He was against diabetes and regulates blood sugar levels. Shilajit has been used also for reinforcing the body, anti-aging and libido, injury healing, urinary smooth roads, etc bone healing. Vijaya Saar = The name is generally the Malabar Kinotree. Vijaya Saar stimulates cells to utilize blood sugar in the bloodstream. Haridra = What we know as "Turmeric" and has been known and the best treatment for diabetes because controlling Kapha dosha in the body. Other medicinal plants are effective in diabetes Jamun and seeds, Coriander Seeds, Lettuce, Red Rose, Fennel Seed and Gulair. Powder mixture of all these plants, taken twice a day. Also found to be effective in addressing the problem of diabetes. In the end, it is important to be known by all diabetes patients that diabetes is a hidden killer (Silent Killer), and if you want to beat this killer then have to follow your diet plan and keep yourself from sugar, oil and fatty foods and still have to continue exercising every day throughout life.

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ACCORDING TO THE BLOOD GROUP DIET

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:28:00 -0700

GROUP blood is closely related to the food we eat. According to dr. Peter Dadamo, author of Eat Right For Your Type, a chemical reaction will occur between the blood with the food you eat. This reaction is part of your genetic heritage. This reaction is triggered by the presence of lectin. Lectin is a number of different proteins found in your food. Lectin containing gluten (aglutinin) which can affect the blood. So, when you consume foods that contain protein leptin that is incompatible with your blood type antigen, lectin will attack the organ or body system and begin to glue the cells of the body in the area.

Fortunately, most lectins found in food are not harmful to life. However, it can cause various problems, especially if the lectin is specific to a particular blood type.

Most of the immune system will protect you from lectins. According Dadamo, as quoted drlam.com site, approximately 95% will be attenuated lectin is absorbed by the body. But, at least 5% of the lectins you eat are filtered into the bloodstream and cause different reactions in each organ is different.

You can overcome this by adjusting the blood with the food you eat. Blood type diet can restore your body's natural rhythms. You can follow a diet that has been scientifically prepared in accordance with your body's cellular profile. Each food group is divided into 3 categories, namely, foods that are beneficial (food that acts as a drug), food is allowed (food that is not harmful for blood type), and the food is not allowed (food that acts as a poison).

To select the most appropriate diet, the following four diets based on blood type that can be your guide:

Blood type O

O blood group enjoys the intense physical exercise and animal protein. Unlike the other blood types, blood group O should only consume less acidic foods. Blood group types are able to digest and metabolize meat efficiently because they tend to have high levels of stomach acid. O blood type diet's success relies on the use of lean meats, and free chemicals, poultry, and fish. Dairy products are not too friendly for blood type O when compared with other blood types.

Blood type O, can lose weight by limiting the consumption of whole grains, bread, peas, and soybeans. The main factor in weight gain triggers for this blood type are gluten found in wheat germ and whole-grain products. This will affect the gluten insulin and slows metabolism. Besides wheat, other factors also affect the soybean and pea. These foods contain lectins that will accumulate in body tissues and make the area less functional in physical activity. The third factor causes weight gain is a tendency to have low levels of thyroid hormone or unstable thyroid function. This can cause metabolic problems. Therefore, it is wise to avoid foods that inhibit thyroid hormone such as cabbage and cauliflower, but it increases the production of hormones by eating seaweed, seafood, and iodized salt.

Some of the vegetables can cause big problems for the O blood type, such as Brassica family (cabbage and cauliflower) can inhibit thyroid function. Increase consumption of vegetables rich in vitamin K. This will help the weak blood coagulation factors in blood golongah O.

Because high levels of stomach acid, blood group type O should eat fruits of alkaline such as berries and plums. In addition, it is better to limit the consumption of dairy products. O blood group systems of the body is not designed for the metabolism of dairy products appropriately.

Blood type A

A blood type is susceptible to heart attacks, cancer, and diabetes. Therefore, it is important to choose foods that are fresh, natural, and organic. If you follow the diet type blood type A, then you will
increasingly slim naturally. If you are accustomed to eating meat, then weight loss will terjjadi faster at the beginning of the body remove toxic foods from the body. In addition, by following this diet, you are blood type A will also boost the immune system and inhibit the development of life-threatening diseases.

When the blood group A eat meat, they will feel weak and lazy to move. This is because low levels of stomach acid so it is more difficult to digest meat. Since only consume less animal protein, then you can supplement it by eating nuts and seeds. You can also enjoy the vegetable proteins found in soybeans and peas. Soy may reduce insulin production, which could be the cause of obesity and diabetes. Know, could be the main food in this diet. Prosuk-dairy products are also somewhat difficult to digest the blood group A and can slow down the metabolism. However, blood group A can tolerate small amounts of fermented milk products like yogurt, kefir, cream without fat, and dairy products that have been cultured.

Vegetables are very important in the diet group A as a source of minerals, enzymes, and antioxidants. A highly sensitive type lectin found on potato, sweet potato, cabbage, tomatoes and pepper. These foods can
A type of damage a weak stomach. Type A should eat more fruits that are alkaline, avoid mangoes, papayas, and oranges because it is not good for the digestive tract.

Blood group B

Type B blood groups are strong and can usually be sensitive against most common diseases known today such as heart disease and cancer. Basically, those who have a B class consciousness and follow the recommended diet can often be protected from various chronic diseases and live healthier longer. Type B is more susceptible to disease immune system disorders like multiple sclerosis, lupus, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Type B diet balanced and comprehensive, involving a variety of foods. For type B, the biggest factor causing weight gain are corn, rye, beans, and sesame seeds. Different foods contain lectins which can interfere with the efficiency of metabolic processes that will result in fatigue, fluid retention, and hypoglycemia. Gluten in wheat germ lectin and all products can add wheatjuga whole problem with the system slows down metabolism.

For blood group B, it is important to avoid the chicken. Chicken contains a Blood Type B aglutinin lectin in the tissues. It will invade the bloodstream and potentially causes a stroke and immune system abnormalities. Type B can enjoy fishing, but you should avoid all types of shellfish. Shellfish contain lectins which can disrupt the system of type B.

Blood type B, is the only blood type that can fully enjoy a variety of dairy products. However, it is better to avoid most types of nuts and seeds (especially peanuts, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds). These foods contain lectins which can interfere with insulin production of blood group B.

Blood type B can not tolerate wheat well. This is because wheat contain lectins which can reduce efficiency and interfere with fat burning stimulus. Rye contain lectins which can accumulate in the vascular system, causing blood disorders and potentially trigger a stroke. Corn is the main factor of weight gain of type B. Corn can slow metabolism, interfere with insulin, causing fluid retention, and fatigue.

B blood type diet should not include tomatoes. Tomatoes contain a lectin that can irritate the stomach lining. However, other fruits and vegetables can be generally well tolerated.

Blood type AB

Antigen is a lot, making blood type AB is sometimes resembling blood group A with a weak stomach acid, and sometimes resembles a B blood type is genetically designed to eat meat. Type AB will achieve the best possible condition when muscle tissues are alkaline. Type AB can not digest meat efficiently because of low levels of stomach acid. In addition, note also the portion size and frequency of your meat consumption. Chicken also contains a lectin that can irritate the blood and digestive tract.

Know the best protein sources for this blood type. In addition, can also eat nuts and seeds in small quantities.

AB blood type can tolerate dairy products well enough. But, note the excess mucus production. In general, type AB can also tolerate grains, even wheat, but the core of grain can cause high levels of acid in the muscles of the blood group AB. This type will be more benefited by a diet rich in rice than pasta.

Blood type AB have a weak immune system. So, it's good if eating vegetables rich in phytochemicals and fruits that are alkaline. Makana was able to balance the grains that make up the acid in the muscles. Tomatoes also do not pose a problem in this blood group type.

Blood Type AB should begin the day by drinking a glass of warm water mixed with half the juice of fresh lemon juice. It can clean the mucus that accumulates during sleep.

HERBAL THERAPY IN DIABETES MELLITUS (DM)

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:24:00 -0700

Herbal therapy in DM
Many medicinal herbs to lower blood sugar levels, if the note is the taste bitter herbs. Among them:
A. Leaf Cats Whisker
2. Tread leaves Dara
3. brotowali
4. Mahogany seeds
5. Pare the fruit
6. Noni fruit
Pare the fruit to the processing means is made cuisine, taste the bitterness should not be removed. Noni fruit commonly eaten directly or blackmailed made drinks / juice, mixed with honey or other flavorings to eliminate the smell that smell. For the other ingredients generally each boiled with water about 3 cups water to boiling and the amount was reduced to 1 cup, then drink the water.
We recommend that even if traditional medicine is safe and he said no side effects, it is advisable not to overdo it and not all served at once.

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TREATMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS (DM)

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:21:00 -0700

Regulation of blood glucose is key in preventing diabetes complications and disease progression. Setting a break, eat (diet) and exercise therapy perupakan principal in the management of DM in addition to the provision of efficacious drug lowers blood glucose (hypoglycemic) (Hendromartono, 2004).
Anti-diabetes drugs, abbreviated OAD, has developed quite rapidly. OAD can currently be found practical, only be taken once a day, and in addition to lowering blood sugar levels also maintain healthy pancreatic beta cells, improving the function of beta cells of Langerhans in the pancreas, prevent resistance, it is important. But the old OAD also still in use due to price considerations.
Which must be known: that of diabetic angiopathy is not easily arise, avoid the occurrence of NSH (Symptompless Nocturnal Hypoglycemia). NSH OAD can arise when certain groups are given in the afternoon or evening, so at night arise NSH. NSH will stimulate the secretion of catecholamines, cortisol, growth hormone, and glucagon all of which accelerate the occurrence of diabetic angiopathy. Therefore, if it gives a certain class of OAD, eg glibenclamide group, provide morning and afternoon, not morning and afternoon.
Because of saturation, usually people with diabetes prefer alternate methods of treatment. A variety of alternative therapies adopted. Friends said it was obeyed, you say to it so he will get there, both modern medicine and the treatment of a wide variety alternaif. sometimes one kind of treatment outcome has not been revealed, has moved lagi.Ini that must be considered, whatever treatment is adopted, it must diligently measure blood sugar levels, to be able to see the progress of treatment. Least once a month. We have had many blood sugar measuring device, if it can possess their own good as well. Occasionally also examined levels of HbA1c. But still needed the advice of physicians for the selection, monitoring and analysis of treatment undertaken.

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DIET IN DIABETES

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:18:00 -0700

At some time after eating, your body will process food in the process of metabolism and to take substances that will be used by the body, whether it be power, builder substances, vitamins and minerals. In the management of patients with Diabetes Mellitus diit, which became the focus of attention is how to make blood sugar levels are not too high nor too low. Knowledge of the number of calories in foods is very important though is tricky at first. But to get used to count calories in food, the patient will be better able to discipline yourself and not be stuck on the consumption of foods that are not necessary.
Diabetes sufferers should not be afraid to eat because of fear of high blood sugar. The opposite is also not too sloppy in terms of food. For example, vegetables can be eaten freely, but what was and what vegetable processing? Weight should be kept in ideal conditions.
It's important to consult with a nutritionist or doctor, if necessary repeatedly to understand well. Many books on setting up food and nutrition for Diabetes. If implemented correctly, then the patient will feel that Diabetes Mellitus was Diabetes Mellitus diit is not torture yourself.

Physical exercise for Diabetes Mellitus

All people with diabetes are encouraged light exercise regularly every day at one-half hour after meals, including patients who were treated in hospital (Bed Exercise).
For Diabetes Mellitus patients with obesity, in addition to light exercise after a meal, exercise too little weight is recommended every day, morning and evening (with a goal to lose weight)

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DIET AND EXERCISE PATIENTS DIABETES MELLITUS

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:12:00 -0700

There is concern that a person with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) not be the same foods "good", because these foods can make the patient more chronic conditions. Apparently all revelation is not always true. Diabetes does not mean anti against any kind of food.

According to Dr. Endang Darmoutomo MS, a clinical nutritionists in the seminar entitled "Diabetes, Do So Now!" Siloam hospital, some time ago, although a person suffering from a disease known as "blood sugar" is, yet they continue to consume these foods.

"Because the disease is characterized by increased sugar in the blood, then you need to do is to control blood sugar itself. It is very important to prevent complications caused by increased blood sugar that can lead to decreased quality of life, "he said.

He explained that "good food" can still be consumed as long as there is a balance of nutrition in it. In a sense it must contain carbohydrate foods as much as 50 to 65 percent, 15-20 percent protein and fat between 25-30. That's not the food consumed should also contain fiber, vitamins and minerals.
"In addition, the patient must also make a meal schedule, by the exercise and take medication regularly in order to control insulin so that glucose does not accumulate in the blood," said Endang added.

In terms of diet, consider dose consumption of carbohydrates. According to dr. Ervina Karyadi, MSc., Nutritionists, there are two classes of carbohydrates, which is complex and simple. If you consume complex carbohydrates such as bread, rice, or potatoes, these substances will be decomposed into a single chain of glucose, and then absorbed into the bloodstream. Sugar levels are going up, but with a faster or a lot. If you consume a simple carbohydrate foods, such as jams, jellies, syrups, lemonade, ice cream, blood sugar levels rise quickly into the blood system.
Therefore people with diabetes are encouraged not to consume a simple carbohydrate foods. In contrast, consumption of natural fibrous sources of carbohydrates such as whole wheat bread, biscuits fiber, vegetables, nuts, and fresh fruit (low sugar levels).
Dr. David suggested to people with DM in Indonesia, using the composition of 68% carbohydrate calories, 20% fat calories, and 12% protein calories.
Basically, diabetes diet consists of 3 main meals and 3 meals between (snack) with a distance of 3 hours. For example:
• At 6:30 - eat breakfast.
• At 09:30 - snack or fruit.
• At 12.30 - lunch.
• At 15.30 - a small snack or fruit.
• At 18.30 - dinner.
• At 21:30 - snack or fruit.
Each meal in a number of small to moderate portions so as not to burden the pancreas. Diajurkan fruits, papaya, kedondong, bananas, apples, tomatoes, watermelon is not sweet. Prohibited, sapodilla, mango, citrus, rambutan, durian, grapes.
In carrying out the daily diabetic diet should adhere to dietary guidelines 3J, namely the number of calories, diet schedule, and type of food is allowed and which not.
Determination of nutritional DM patients carried out by BBR (relative weight) by the formula:
                             BB
           BBR = --------------------- x 100%
                      TB - 100 TB

Where: BW = body weight (kg)
              TB = height (cm)
Of course, to measure their own dietary restrictions that do a bit difficult without the help of a nutritionist or a doctor who treated the patient. Because there's more to other criteria that must be considered whether the lack of weight gain, mild or absence of disease, skinny or not the patient, there are complications, etc..

Separately Dr.Megah Imeyati Senduk Sp. RM, medical rehabilitation consultant explained that the most important in maintaining blood sugar rise is to perform regular exercise. A pretty good one is aerobic. Then why should exercise, as the biggest cause of death in people with diabetes are affected by stroke, peripheral vascular disease and myocardial infarction. "With the exercise of all these diseases can be tackled. In addition to the sport we can also maintain fitness as an effective prevention of these diseases as well as create increased insulin sensitivity, "said Megah.
Regular exercise is recommended for patients with DM. Dr. Sadoso Sumosardjuno, sports health expert, suggested that exercising six days a week in the portion is. Kind of like walking or aerobic exercise at least 20-45 minutes / day.
Controlled pulse of approximately 60% exceeds the maximum pulse rate - normal (not exceeding 85% of the maximum pulse rate). Between 60% - 80% of the maximum pulse rate training zone is called. Maximum pulse rate is 220 minus age (in years).
But do not forget to warm up and cooling down (gradually reduce the intensity of exercise). One to three hours before exercising to eat in moderation. If prolonged heavy exercise, it is recommended to eat a snack every 30 minutes. Also drink plenty of water (cold or not).
"Before you start exercising to know the physical condition and disease status is uncertain," said dr. David. Do not choose a sport like tennis or a sudden stop badminton. Should not exercise in air-conditioned or too hot. If you use insulin injections, blood sugar levels should be monitored in person before, during, and after exercise. If blood sugar levels over 250 mg%, sports postponed.

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DIABETES DIET RECOMMENDATIONS

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:02:00 -0700

Milk and Dairy Recommendations :
• 2-3 servings a day
• Enjoy skim or low fat milk, all cheeses, and plain low fat yogurt (sweeten with fresh fruit or cinnamon).
• Minimize flavored yogurt, frozen milkshake, and flavored milk (i.e. chocolate, strawberry), sweetened
coco mixes, and eggnog

Bread and Grain Recommendations :
• 6-11 servings a day
• Enjoy unsweetened crackers such as graham crackers, animal crackers, bread sticks, and unsweetened bread.
• Avoid eating cinnamon bread, sweetened or frosted bread (donuts, coffee cake, pastries), sugar coated presweetened cereals, honey or fruit flavored cereals, and granola cereals.

Fruit Recommendations :
• 2-4 servings per day
• Enjoy fresh or frozen fruits processed without sugar, water-packed canned fruits, and unsweetened juices
• Minimize canned, fresh or frozen fruit with sugar added

Vegetables and starchy vegetables Recommendations :
• 3-5 servings per day
• Enjoy all fresh, canned, frozen or cooked vegetables, peas, corn, and potatoes

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FAT AND SNACK RECOMMENDATIONS

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:57:00 -0700

Fat and Snack Recommendations :
• Use sparingly daily
• Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are preferred fats and oils.
• Enjoy but limit margarine or butter, sugar free gelatin dessert, sugar free custard, angel food cake, vanilla wafers, gingersnap cookies, and popcorn.
• Avoid Frozen whipped toppings such as "Cool Whip”, ice cream, sherbet, sorbet, fruit ice, frosted cakes, cupcakes, pie, puddings, pastries, caramelized popcorn, and breakfast bars.

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TAKING BITE OUT OF THE DIABETIC DIET

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:31:00 -0700

If you’re one of 23.6 million Americans diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, you’ve probably been told by your doctor to “change your diet” to help get your blood sugar level under control. But as you know, changing your diet involves more than just watching what you eat and counting calories. To be successful and make a meaningful impact on your health, changing your diet also involves changing your behavior.
And that’s probably more difficult. If you are diabetic or are serving meals to diabetics in your role as dietary manager—here are some tips to help make losing weight and keeping it off that much easier.

Make Better Food Choices
First, changing your diet doesn’t mean adopting a difficult, complex calorie counting program. It just means being smart. Making better food choices is key. Eating fruits and vegetables over cookies and cake for dessert will automatically reduce caloric intake. Lean cuts of chicken or fish and 1 percent or nonfat-milk both have fewer calories and fat than red meat and 2 percent milk. Drinking water over soda to quench your thirst is better because water cleanses your system without introducing processed sugars into your body. Don’t like drinking water? Try making the flavor more enjoyable by squeezing a lemon, lime, or orange slice into your glass. Green or black tea also has many healthful ingredients and is great hot or cold.

Watch How Much You Eat
Second, watch how much you eat. Obviously, the more you eat the more calories you consume. So when choosing a snack, choose something that is self-limiting…like one apple or one banana instead of eating a box of crackers. It’s easy to keep eating when you’re eating directly from a box or bag but when the apple is gone, it’s gone. Eating “single-servings” of food can make a big difference in helping those with Type 2 diabetes maintain better portion control in their everyday diet. Also, eating in front of the TV tends to inhibit the body’s feelings of being full and distract people from paying attention to the amount of food they are consuming. Instead, try to limit meal times to the kitchen or dining room table and replace the TV with some relaxing background music.

Regularly Check Your Blood Sugar
Third, be vigilant and regularly check your blood sugar. Your blood sugar level directly correlates to the foods you eat—what kinds and how much. And everyone is different. So by testing yourself regularly after meals, you will have a better idea of how your body responds to various foods. Be sure to talk with your doctor or healthcare professional about what your blood sugar levels should be and things that you can do to help maintain a healthy blood sugar level throughout the day. Generally, normal glucose levels range between 70 and 150mg. Blood sugar levels are generally lower before meals, but after meals, they rise depending on several factors including diet. When the blood sugar level reaches above 150, it signals hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar. Conversely, a low level below 70 is called hypoglycemia. Unstable, unhealthy blood sugar levels can be a serious or even fatal condition, so it is extremely important to always keep blood sugar at a healthy level, if you have Type 2 diabetes.

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DIABETES DIET GUIDELINES

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:21:00 -0700

Diabetes Diet Guidelines

A healthy diet is important to manage diabetes. It helps keep your blood sugar at a healthy level and helps prevent heart disease. A diet for diabetes does not mean that you have to eat special foods. You can eat what your family eats, including sweets once in a while. But you do have to pay attention to how often you eat and how much you eat of certain foods.
Managing the amount of carbohydrate you eat is an important part of a healthy diet for diabetes. Carbohydrate is found in sugar and sweets, grains, fruit, starchy vegetables, and milk and yogurt.
You may want to work with a dietitian or a certified diabetes educator (CDE) to help you plan meals and snacks. A dietitian or CDE can also help you lose weight if that is one of your goals. How can you care for yourself at home?
• Learn which foods have carbohydrate.
• Bread, cereal, pasta, and rice have 15 grams of carbohydrate in a serving. A serving is 1 slice of bread (1 ounce), 1/2 cup of cooked cereal, or 1/3 cup of cooked pasta or rice.
• Fruits have 15 grams of carbohydrate in a serving. A serving is 1 small fresh fruit, such as an apple, banana, or orange; 1/2 cup of chopped, cooked, or canned fruit; 1/2 cup of fruit juice; 1 cup of melon or raspberries; or 2 tablespoons of dried fruit.
• Milk and no-sugar-added yogurt have 12 grams of carbohydrate in a serving. A serving is 1 cup of milk or 1 cup of no-sugar-added yogurt.
• Starchy vegetables have 15 grams of carbohydrate in a serving. A serving is 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes, sweet potato, or squash; 1/2 of a small baked potato; 1/2 cup of cooked dry beans; or 1/2 cup cooked corn or green peas.
• Learn how much carbohydrate to eat each day. A dietitian or CDE can teach you how to keep track of the amount of carbohydrate you eat. This is called carbohydrate counting.
• Try to eat about the same amount of carbohydrate at each meal. Your dietitian or CDE can tell you how much carbohydrate to eat at each meal and snack. Do not "save up" your daily allowance of carbohydrate to eat at one meal.
• If you are not sure how to count carbohydrate grams, use the Plate Method to plan meals. It is a good, quick way to make sure that you have a balanced meal. It also helps you spread carbohydrate throughout the day. You divide your plate by types of foods. Put vegetables on half the plate, meat or other protein food on one-quarter of the plate, and a grain or starchy vegetable (such as brown rice or a potato) in the final quarter of the plate. To this you can add a small piece of fruit and 1 cup of milk or yogurt, depending on how much carbohydrate you are supposed to eat at a meal.
• Limit saturated fat, such as the fat from meat and dairy products. Choose lean cuts of meat and nonfat or low-fat dairy products. Use olive or canola oil instead of butter or shortening when cooking. This is a healthy choice because people who have diabetes are at higher-than-average risk of heart disease.
• Do not skip meals. Your blood sugar may drop too low if you skip meals and take certain diabetes pills or insulin.
• Work with your doctor or other clinician to write up a sick-day plan for what to do on days when you are sick. Your blood sugar can go up or down depending on your illness and whether you can keep food down. Call your doctor or other clinician when you are sick, to see if you need to adjust your pills or insulin.
• Check with your doctor or other clinician before you drink alcohol. Alcohol can cause your blood sugar to drop too low. Alcohol can also cause a bad reaction if you take certain diabetes pills.
Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. As a partner in your health care, you can do things like keep all scheduled visits, be sure you know the results of all tests and labs ordered as part of your care, and keep an up-to-date personal list of the medicines you are taking. Know how to contact us between visits, and call your doctor or other clinician if you have signs that you are having problems.

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KEYS TO SUCCESS FOR CONTROLLING YOUR BLOOD SUGAR

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:12:00 -0700

Keys to success for controlling your blood sugar
1. Eat three meals a day, no more than six hours apart.
2. Try to eat at regular times (even on days when you have dialysis). If you can’t eat a meal, make sure you have suitable snacks available.
3. Avoid simple sugars and sweets such as sugar, regular pop (soda, soft drinks), sweet desserts, candies, jam, and honey. Try using sugar substitutes in your recipes.
4. Do some physical activity each day.
5. Use your glucose meter as directed by your doctor or diabetes team to monitor how your diet and medications affect your blood glucose level throughout the day.
6. Maintain your blood sugar in the range recommended by your doctor and/or diabetes team.

With CKD, you are at increased risk of low blood sugar. The doctor who takes care of your diabetes may need to decrease your insulin (or other hypoglycemic agent) on a regular basis.
You should report repeated low blood sugar reactions to your doctor.
If you are on dialysis, controlling your blood sugar can help to decrease thirst and control fluid intake. With a kidney transplant and anti-rejection medications, you may need higher doses of insulin (or other hypoglycemic agent). Your doctor will help you adjust these medications.

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YOU CAN CONTROL DIABETES

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:01:00 -0700

Good news! You can control diabetes.
Diabetes can be managed. You can successfully manage diabetes and avoid the serious health problems it can cause if you follow these steps :
• Ask your doctor how you can learn more about your diabetes to help you feel better today and in the future.
• Know your diabetes “ABCs” .
• Make healthy food choices and be physically active most days. Following this advice will help you keep off extra pounds and will also help keep your blood glucose under control.
• Check your blood glucose as your doctor tells you to.
• If you are taking diabetes medications, take them even if you feel well.
• To avoid problems with your diabetes, see your health care team at least twice a year. Finding and treating any problems early will prevent them from getting worse. Ask how diabetes can affect your eyes, heart, kidneys, nerves, legs, and feet.
• Be actively involved in your diabetes care. Work with your health care team to come up with a plan for making healthy food choices and being active—a plan that you can stick to.

Creating a healthy meal plan.
This recipe booklet is a place to start creating healthy meals. Ask your doctor to refer you to a registered dietitian or a diabetes educator who can help you create a meal plan for you and your family. The dietitian will work with you to come up with a meal plan tailored to your needs. Your meal plan will take into account things like :
• Your blood glucose levels.
• Your weight.
• Medicines you take.
• Other health problems you have.
• How physically active you are.

Making healthy food choices.
• Eat smaller portions. Learn what a serving size is for different foods and how many servings you need in a meal.
• Eat less fat. Choose fewer high-fat foods and use less fat for cooking. You especially want to limit foods that are high in saturated fats or trans fat, such as :

Fatty cuts of meat.
Whole milk and dairy products made from whole milk.
Cakes, candy, cookies, crackers, and pies.
Fried foods.
Salad dressings.
Lard, shortening, stick margarine, and nondairy
creamers.

Your Diabetes ABCs.

• A stands for A1C test. This test measures your average blood glucose levels for the past three months. Your doctor should test your A1C at least twice a year. For most people with diabetes, the goal is to have an A1C “score” of less than 7.
• B stands for blood pressure, a measurement of how hard your heart needs to work to keep your blood circulating. For most people with diabetes, the goal is to keep blood pressure below 130/80.
• C stands for cholesterol, a fat found in your blood. There are two kinds of cholesterol: LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, and HDL, or “good” cholesterol. For most people with diabetes, the goal is to keep :

LDL cholesterol below 100.
HDL cholesterol above 40 (HDL for men > 40 and for women > 50).

Ask your doctor what you can do to reach your targets for A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol.

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DIABETES

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:55:00 -0700

What is diabetes?
Diabetes means that your blood glucose (blood sugar) is too high. Glucose comes from the food we eat. An organ called the pancreas (PAN-kree-as) makes insulin (IN-suh-lin). Insulin helps glucose get from your blood into your cells. Cells take the glucose and turn it into energy.
When you have diabetes, your body has a problem making or properly using insulin. As a result, glucose builds up in your blood and cannot get into your cells. If the blood glucose stays too high, it can damage your body.
What are the symptoms of diabetes?
Common symptoms of diabetes include :
• Having to urinate often.
• Being very thirsty.
• Feeling very hungry or tired.
• Losing weight without trying.
But many people with diabetes have no symptoms at all.
Why should I be concerned about diabetes?
Diabetes is a very serious disease. Do not be misled by phrases that suggest diabetes is not a serious disease, such as “a touch of sugar,” “borderline diabetes,” or “my blood glucose is a little bit high.”
Diabetes can lead to other serious health problems. When high levels of glucose in the blood are not controlled, they can slowly damage your eyes, heart, kidneys, nerves, and feet.
What are the types of diabetes?
There are three main types of diabetes.
• Type 1 diabetes—In this type of diabetes, the body does not make insulin. People with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin every day.
• Type 2 diabetes—In this type of diabetes, the body does not make enough insulin or use insulin well. Some people with type 2 diabetes have to take diabetes pills, insulin, or both. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.
• Gestational diabetes—This type of diabetes can occur when a woman is pregnant. It raises the risk that both she and her child might develop diabetes later in life.

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DIABETIC DIET RECIPES AND MENUS

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:08:00 -0700

“It’s time to debunk the myth of the ‘diabetic diet,’” says EatingWell nutrition editor and author Joyce Hendley. If you have diabetes, you don’t have to eat special foods or be excluded from what “everyone else” is eating. Current guidelines for diabetes are, in fact, the same as those for the population at large. “Everyone else,” says Hendley, “should be taking their cue from what’s on your plate.”

Most of our diabetes-appropriate recipes are low in calories (and between 1 to 2 1/2 carbohydrate servings), but any EatingWell recipe can fit into your diet. That’s because they are based on core principles :
* No food is a magic bullet or forbidden fruit
* Variety and sensible portions are key
* Whole foods trump processed foods
* Plant foods should be embraced, along with low-fat dairy, fish, lean meats and poultry
* Unsaturated “good fats” and interesting seasonings keep food tasty and healthy; saturated and trans fats weigh it down.

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TAKING CONTROL DIABETES

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:04:00 -0700

Have you recently been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes? Or has your doctor warned you that you’re at risk? It can be scary to hear that your health’s on the line, especially if you feel helpless to do anything about it.

Here’s a scenario that may sound familiar: your doctor’s telling you how important it is to lose weight and transform your eating habits, but you’re already discouraged. After all, you’ve tried dieting in the past without success. And counting calories, measuring portion sizes, and following complicated food charts sounds like way too much work.
Small changes equal big results
Whether you’re trying to prevent or control diabetes, there is some good news. You can make a big difference with healthy lifestyle changes. The most important thing you can do for your health is to lose weight—and you don’t have to lose all your extra pounds to reap the benefits. Experts say that losing just 5% to 10% of your total weight can help you lower your blood sugar considerably, as well as lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It’s not too late to make a positive change, even if you’ve already developed diabetes. The bottom line is that you have more control over your health than you think.

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ADVANTAGES TO EATING A HIGH ALKALINE DIET

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PALEO COOKBOOKS FOR GLUTEN

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:28:00 -0700

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YEAST FREE COOKING

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SAFE MONEY FROM ONE DAY, TAKE YOUR OWN LUNCH TO WORK

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WEIGHT LOSS EXERCISE

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:20:00 -0700

What to Do for Weight Loss Exercise

A lot of us live our lives like penned animals. Built to move, too often we put ourselves in a cage. We have bodies designed for racing across the savannas, but we live a lifestyle designed for migrating from the bed to the breakfast table; to the car seat; to the office chair; to the restaurant booth; to the living room couch and back to the bed.

It was not always this way. Not long ago in the United States, a man who worked on a farm did the equivalent of 15 miles of jogging every day; and his wife did the equivalent of 7 miles of jogging.Today, our daily obligations of work and home keep us tied to our chairs, and if we want exercise, we have to seek it out.

In fact, health experts insist that obesity problem is probably caused at least as much by lack of physical activity as by eating too much. Hence, it is important that people need to move around.

However, that does not mean that a lap or two around the old high school track will offset a daily dose of donuts. Exercise alone is not very efficient, experts say. They contend that if you just exercise and do not change your diet, you may be able to prevent weight gain or even lose a few pounds for a while.

Nevertheless, it is not something that you are likely to sustain unless exercise is part of an overall program. The more regularly you exercise, the easier it is to maintain your weight. Here is what to do every day to make sure that you get the exercise you need.

1. Get quality sleep.

Make sure
that you get adequate sleep. Good sleep habits are conducive to exercise, experts point out. If you feel worn out during the day, you are less likely to get much physical activity during the day.

In addition, there is evidence that people who are tired tend to eat more, using food as a substance for the rest they need.

2. Walk the walk.

It is probably the easiest exercise program of all. In fact, it may be all you ever have to do, according to some professional advices of some health experts.

Gradually build up to at least 30 minutes of brisk walking five times a week. Brisk walks themselves have health and psychological benefits that are well worth the while.

3. Walk the treadmill.

When the weather is bad, you might not feel like going outdoors. But if you have a treadmill in the television room, you can catch up on your favorite shows while you are doing your daily good turn for your weight-maintenance plan.

Most of us watch television anyway, and indoor exercise equipment enables anyone to turn a sedentary activity into a healthy walk.

4. Seize the time.

Excuses aside, lack of time is certainly a limiting factor in most lifestyles. That is why health experts suggest a basic guideline for incorporating exercise into your schedule.

Get as much exercise as you can that feels good without letting it interfere with your work or family life. If you need to, remind yourself that you are preventing many health problems when you prevent weight gain; and keeping your health is a gift to your family as well as yourself.

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WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:18:00 -0700

Recent studies have shown that more people are getting overweight every year. This happens not only to adults but even to kids who have just started in school. A lot of factors cause this to happen such as genetics, overeating, the type of food taken into the body and as people age, the metabolism slows down making it harder than before to burn the food that was just consumed.

There are many ways to solve this problem. Some have decided to undergo surgery, while others have decided to change the dietary intake and exercise. Since this takes time and most people can’t wait to get rid of the extra weight, these people have decided to take the fastest way out which is through the use of weight loss drugs.

In the 1950’s until the late 90’s, doctors prescribed drugs for weight loss. The drug works by increasing the serotonin levels in the brain that makes the brain believe that the stomach is already full and thus, increases the person’s metabolic rate.It was only after scientists discovered that these drugs had side effects and were related to cause heart valve disease that these were taken off the shelves.

Later on, new drugs were developed and prescribed by doctors and many of which are still waiting for FDA approval. Most people have known friends or family members who have tried using diet pills and have seen tremendous improvement. The idea that a simple drug can change everything without the need to change the diet or sacrificing anything is very tempting.

This has made consumers spend millions of dollars every year and has given drug companies a lot of money making and selling the drug. Diet pills can be
purchased either over-the-counter or prescribed by a doctor. Even with the advances in medical technology, these drugs can still cause a lot of health related problems which can be unpleasant such as diarrhea and vomiting, harmful such as tightness in the chest and urinary tract problems and fatal such as a heart attack or a stroke.

An overdose of the diet pills can cause tremors, confusion, hallucinations, shallow breathing, renal failure, heart attack and convulsions.The side effects vary depending on the lifestyle and health of the person and can be minimized as long as one consults the doctor first before buying it.Should one decide to stop using the drugs, studies have shown that there are also side effects. These include noticeable mood swings, hyper-activity, and pain in the stomach, insomnia and nightmares, severe irritability, extreme fatigue, depression, nausea, vomiting and trembling.

A lot of clinical tests will show that the drugs taken to lose weight really work. But this can only work if it is done with a low calorie diet and an exercise plan. A good diet should have food from all the food groups. This should have vitamins, minerals and fiber. A lot can come from oats, rice, potatoes and cereals. The best still come from vegetables and fruits since these have phytochemicals, enzymes and micronutrients that are essential for a healthy diet.

A person can jog every morning or sign up and workout in a gym. Just like taking any medicine, one should first consult the doctor before undergoing any form of exercise.The best exercise plan should have cardiovascular and weight training exercises. This helps burn calories and increase the muscle to fat ratio that will increase ones metabolism and lose weight.

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3 DAY DETOX DIET

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:15:00 -0700

The Truth About 3-Day Detox Diet - Why 3-Day Detox Diet Extremely Dangerous

A 3-day detox diet is now a choice of many people and is very popular because it has the ability to eliminate toxins from your body with fantastic speed while your suffering is likely only days berlansung for tida. Try to compare it with conventional detox diet that can last from 7 days even up to 1 month.

First, to eliminate toxins from our bodies (almost all), requires a long period of time. Is the minimum required 7-day time frame. Since the minimum period required is very long, how one can effectively detoxify the body of a person in 3 days? The effectiveness of the diet allows only a 3-day detox is very
questionable. In this situation there are several possibilities such as only part of the toxins were eliminated from your body or can it really so powerful that all the toxins can be eliminated from your body.

You might think that it is good if the second possibility. But really so? If the diet was so strong that it can eliminate most of the toxins from your body, he will do more harm than good. This is because there will be a sudden change in the environment your body (in 3 days), and your body will find a hard time to adapt to new environments. This will bog down your system, which can damage your health.

Based on research beberpa and pengalanan, a safe detox diet should last at least 7 days to 1 month. Gradually eliminate toxins from your body and restore your body's natural environment will allow you to obtain optimum health without the stress of your body. This approach should be regarded as a better approach instead of following the extreme 3-day detox diet.

In conclusion, most of whom work at first detox diet. However, the question we should ask is what is truly long-term results rather than a very short one. A safe approach and lighter in body detoxification and find a detox food diet as the body after long-term commitment would result in a greater and long lasting as compared with the results of extreme 3-day detox diet.

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FAST WEIGHT LOSS

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:13:00 -0700

Rapid Weight Loss Techniques

Other than physical appearance weight affects a person in many ways. This could be the overall quality of life, self-esteem, depression, health risks, and physical incapabilities. There are a lot of positive changes once a person experience weight loss. It is for this reason why a lot of people are searching for a weight loss technique that will surely trim down those fats and get a super slim head turner body.

The first thing that an over-weight should do is seek a doctor to recommend the best weight loss regimen. This will be done after a full physical examination, which leads to the determination of proper weight loss technique. And to lose weight fast and effectively four aspects of life should be changed: what to eat, how to eat, behavior and activity level.

Here are fast tips that can change an over-weight's life:

First: Fast weight loss composes of a multi-faceted technique that consists mindset, exercise, and in other cases, diet supplements. Begin by learning a diet food plan that can easily be accustomed with. Incorporate an exercise plan that allows even at least fifteen minutes a day like brisk walking, running, swimming, and dancing.

Second: Set realistic approaches. The ability to focus and have proper mindset enables someone on a diet to quickly lose those extra pounds. With discipline and proper mind set, a dieter will never be discouraged and lose focus.

Third: Listen as the body speaks. Each and everyone's body metabolism reacts differently to different fast weight loss programs and plans. Try substituting one program for another to compensate
the body's reaction. Exercise program must be suitable to one's body, as others are not able to exercise as rigorously as others can. If walking is all that can be done, then walk for this is proven the best exercise. Muscles burn more calories than fats so it's also best to put on a little muscle and looking good too.

Fourth: Eat more fibers for it makes a person full sooner and stays in the tummy longer, slowing down the rate of digestion. A single serving of whole grain bread moves fat through the digestive system faster. Grains turn into blood sugar that spikes the body's insulin level. Thus, making the body more energized and ready to tell the body when it should stop burning fats or start storing.

Fifth: Keep away from fried foods especially deep-fried as this contains a great amount of fat. Although fish and chicken appear leaner than beef, this white meat can contain more fat than when a beef is fried. It is recommended for those on strict diet to opt for grilled food as this does not have or contain less amount of fat after the food is cooked.

Sixth: Takes lots of fluid. Drinking at least six to eight glasses of water a day keeps the body refreshed. Since weight loss depends on how the body eliminates body wastes, the body must stay hydrated.

All in all, discipline and consistency is still the best practice and the key to a rapid weight loss success. Light dieting, workout, and right amount of supplementation applied in a regular way everyday will result in faster weight loss than having a massive action only to be followed a return to old habits as this would only lead to gaining more weight than when the weight loss plan has started.

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FREE WEIGHT LOSS

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:10:00 -0700

The race to fitness is on and a lot of people are getting into the band wagon. Some people do it to achieve a sexy body, some people just do it because they are embarrassed with the body they have now, while others do it simply to remain fit and heatlthy. As such, many fitness programs are out in the internet, in gyms, spas and fitness centers all over. Some are too expensive to afford that one may even lose weight just by trying to work out the money needed to pursue these fitness programs.

One may not have to go to the gym or the spa or any fitness center and spend much just to slim down to obtain that longed for sexy body. There are many books available in the bookstore which offer weight loss programs which are convenient and for free, of course the books are not though. These weight loss programs, or diet plans are gaining immense popularity with so much publicity, testimonials and reviews that one may be confused which exactly to follow. So before choosing which weight loss plan to follow, try reading these summaries about the most popular diet programs out today.

Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Dr. Atkins. This weight loss program encourages high protein diet and a trim down on the carbs. One can feast on vegetables and meat but should fast on bread and pasta. One is also not restricted against fat intake so it is okay to pour in the salad dressing and freely spread on the butter. However, after the diet, one may find himself lacking on fiber and calcium yet high in fat. Intake of grains and fruits are also limited.

Carbohydrate Addict's Diet by Drs. Heller. This diet plan advocates low carbohyrate eating. Approves on eating meats, vegetables and fruits, dairy and grain products. however, warns against taking in too much carb. "Reward" meal can be too high on fats and saturated fats.

Choose to Lose by Dr. Goor. Restrains fat intake. One is given a "fat" budget and he is given the liberty on how to spend it. It does not pressure the individual to watch his carbohydrate intake. Eating meat and poultry as well as low-fat dairy and seafoods is okay. A go signal is also given on eating vegetables, fruits, cereals, bread and pasta. This weight loss plan is fairly healthy,
good amounts of fruits and vegetables as well as saturated fats. Watch triglyceride levels though; if high, trim down the carbohydrates and tuck in more of the unsaturated fats.

The DASH Diet. Advocates moderate amounts of fat and protein intake and high on carbs. Primarily designed to lower blood pressure, the diet plan follows the pyramid food guide and encourages high intake of whole wheat grains as well as fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy. Some dieters think it advocates too much eating to procure significant weight loss.

Eat More, Weigh Less by Dr. Ornish. Primarily vegetarian fare and strictly low-fat. Gives the go signal on the "glow" foods but warns to watch it on non-fat dairy and egg whites. This diet is poor in calcium and retricts consumption of healthy foods like seafoods and lean poultry.

Eat Right for Your Type. Interesting because it is based on the person's blood type. recommends plenty of mest for people with the blood type O. Diet plans for some blood types are nutritionally imbalanced and too low in calories. And for the record, there is even no proof that blood type affects dietary needs.

The Pritkin Principle. Focused on trimming the calorie density in eating by suggesting watery foods that make one feel full. Eating vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, pasta, soups, salads and low-fat dairy is okay. Although limits protein sources to lean meat, pseafood and poultry. Although it is healthy by providing low amounts of saturated fats and rich amounts of vegetables and fruits, it is also low on calcium and limits lean protein sources.

Volumetrics. For low-density calorie eating. Recommends the same foodstuff as Pritkin but restricts fatty or dry foods like popcorn, pretzels and crackers. This plan is reasonably healthy given the high amounts of fruits and vegetables as well as being low in calorie density and saturated fats.

The Zone. Moderately low on the carbs yet moderately high on the proteins. Encourages low-fat protein foods like fish and chicken plus veggies, fruits and grains. It is also healthy but lacking in grains and calcium.

Weight Watchers. High carbohydrates, moderate on fats and proteins. A very healthy diet plan and very flexible too. it allows the dieter to plan his own meal rather than give him a set to follow.

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HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:09:00 -0700

Almost 108 million Americans were overweight or obese in 1999. Until now, obesity continues to be a serious problem and is predicted to reach epidemic levels by the year 2020. One way to prevent this scenario is to make people aware of the risks of being overweight or obese. Here are some diseases that you are putting yourself in risk of if you are carrying a lot of extra pounds:

   1. heart disease
   2. stroke
   3. diabetes
   4. cancer
   5. arthritis
   6. hypertension

Losing weight helps to prevent and control these diseases.
The quick weight loss methods which have spread like fire these days do not provide lasting results. More often than not, dieting methods which involve dietary drinks, foods and supplement or pills do not work. If they do, the results are just temporary. It is better to rely on a healthy weight loss option which will provide lifetime results. You have to set realistic goals and not expect to lose a lot of pounds in a short span of time.

Here are some tips on how you can lose those unwanted pounds the healthy way:

1.   Do not starve your self.

The key to a healthier way of losing weight is: Do not diet.

You may seem happy and feel that you are losing those unwanted flabs on your belly and thighs by skipping meals. But remember that this would not last long. Your body cannot tolerate having insufficient food to fuel the energy that you use up everyday.

If you get used to skipping one or two meals a day, your stored calories will be used up instead of the energy that should have been provided by your meals. So if you just eat one huge sandwich in one day, it will end up straight to your problem area (i.e. highs, buttocks, hips).

2. Start your day right.

Mothers always say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Have a healthy meal in the morning to jump-start your metabolism. Your food intake after you wake up will be used to burn fat all day long.

3. Eat small, healthy meals frequently.

Five small-serving snacks per day is better than three hearty meals. Eating more frequently, and in small servings, can prevent over-eating. This will also increase your metabolism and make calories burn faster.

4. Decide on how much weight you want to lose.

Keep your goals realistic. In the long run, it is virtually impossible for you to lose 40 pounds in 2 weeks. Have a mindset that you want to eat healthy to stay healthy for the rest of your life.

Once you have decided on a weight loss plan or program, stick to it and make sure that you follow your own set of dieting rules.

5. Drink lots of water.

Your body needs sufficient water to burn fat and keep your cells hydrated and healthy.

6. Avoid too much sugar.
Plan your meals around lots of fruits and vegetables, some bread, rice or pasta for that carbo fix that you need, plus lean meat and protein rich-foods. Sweets, sodas and pastries should be once-in-a-while indulgences only.

7. Watch your fat intake.

Fat is not the culprit to being overweight. You need this to keep your weight at the proper level. There is such a thing as healthy fats. Olive, peanuts and canola oil have them. Tuna, salmon and mackerel have omega-3 fats which is good for the heart.

8. Exercise.

Leave your car if you are only going a few blocks from home, take the stairs instead of the elevator, jog, cycle or skate. Use these activites and other home chores if you are too lazy to go to the gym and take exercise classes. Make sure that you do this regularly and you will not even notice that you are already shedding pounds with these mundane activities.

It does not matter how much weight you plan or need to lose. What is important is that you set realistic goals for yourself. Go slow. If you have already lost 5 or 6 pounds, give yourself a break then try to lose the next 5 pounds.

Eat healthy, drink lots of water, have enough sleep and exercise. This will give you a higher chance of losing weight and improving your health, which would result to a new, healthier you.

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