| It's challenging to design a diabetes Type II diet | | | | the foods included in the caveman diet are similar |
| that is sensible and healthy and comes as close as | | | | to the foods recommended for diabetes. |
| possible to being a "normal" diet. By "normal" we | | | | Consider, for example, the fact that refined grains |
| mean something that is familiar and as appetizing | | | | and sugars were nonexistent and that fat was |
| as most people's standard fare. If you've been | | | | not taken in large amounts. Other foods |
| diagnosed with Type II diabetes, the first thing | | | | associated with obesity (and therefore |
| your doctor will probably advise you to do is to | | | | contributory to Type II diabetes), such as salt, |
| change your diet. | | | | hydrogenated fats, vegetable oils and even milk |
| If you have diabetes, everything you eat and | | | | were also not readily available. What was present |
| drink should be part of your recommended meal | | | | was high fiber and fresh, all natural fruits, meats |
| plan. Otherwise, you risk developing complications | | | | and vegetables. |
| or health risks due to a blood sugar count that is | | | | While this diet may seem a little strange, it is not |
| either too low or too high. When you have | | | | totally without sense. What it promotes is the use |
| diabetes, it's often a case of ensuring balance in | | | | of fresh foods and natural fiber, along with |
| your life - physical activity, weight range, blood | | | | minimal intake of refined or processed sugars |
| sugar and yes, a well-balanced diet. | | | | carbohydrates and oils. In other words, use a |
| The Food Pyramid | | | | simple but healthful diet plan to help combat the |
| The diabetes food pyramid is divided into 6 food | | | | effects of Type II diabetes. |
| groups. These food groups are outlined below, | | | | Looking for a Diabetes Diet Plan |
| starting at the top, which makes up the smallest | | | | The best way to ensure that you follow the |
| portion of the pyramid and ending with the | | | | recommended portion and that you eat only the |
| bottom, which should contain the largest portions | | | | recommended foods for Type II diabetes is to |
| in a diet plan. The recommended servings per day | | | | work with a dietitian or nutritionist. This is |
| are enclosed in parentheses: | | | | especially important if you are pregnant. |
| Sweets, fats and alcohol (small servings only, | | | | Pregnancy may require special diets, especially if |
| preferably reserved for very special occasions). | | | | you're diabetic. |
| Meat and meat substitutes including tofu (4 to 6 | | | | However, there are certain sources for free diet |
| oz). | | | | plans you can use, perfect if you're looking for a |
| Milk (2 to 3 servings). | | | | way to maintain a diet on a daily basis. The |
| Fruit (2 to 4 servings). | | | | American Diabetes Association website has plenty |
| Vegetables (3 to 5 servings). | | | | of information about Type II diabetes diet along |
| Grains (6 to 11 servings) and starchy vegetables | | | | with a list of foods that may be included on a |
| (3 to 5 servings). | | | | menu. Diabetes Educators also has a website |
| The South Beach Diet | | | | where you'll find plenty of free recipes, diet plans |
| The South Beach diet has been popularized and | | | | and recommended food portions. |
| promoted by many weight loss gurus because it | | | | Putting a Diet Plan into Practice |
| is quite effective in helping people lose and | | | | Just because you have this condition doesn't |
| maintain weight. For people with Type II diabetes, | | | | mean you should stop living an active, healthy life. |
| however, the South Beach diet may not always | | | | You will have to deal with certain restrictions, |
| be effective. Experts cite its adverse effects on | | | | however, but with conscientious maintenance and |
| people who have problems with their kidney | | | | a good diet, there is no reason why you should |
| functions. If you're considering using the South | | | | be limited by your condition. |
| Beach diet and you have Type II diabetes, you | | | | Following a recommended and sensible diabetes |
| may want to consult your doctor first. The South | | | | Type II diet will take some effort on your part, |
| Beach diet may not be a good diet plan to follow | | | | especially if you're used to a more lenient lifestyle. |
| especially if you have impaired kidney functions | | | | However, remember that maintaining a sensible |
| caused by diabetes. | | | | diet is important to help you live a healthy and |
| The Caveman Diet | | | | productive life. Use the resources and information |
| A rather extreme form of diet that some people | | | | that you already have and look for extra help if |
| are recommending is the caveman diet or the | | | | you need it. Controlling this health problem is |
| Stone Age diet. It is argued that diabetes didn't | | | | possible and only you can make sure of that. |
| seem to plague cavemen and that majority of | | | | |