Did you know that certain foods are higher in salt, for instance,canned soup,pickles,and luncheon meat. Most of us love to eat these foods ,but for a diabetic person it is not healthy. We need to eat more whole grain breads,cereals and pasta. Let's try eating less meat,sweets and fats.
we need more fresh fruits everyday.
Try using plain yogurt instead of sour cream also use mustard instead of mayonnaise. You can use these things but very little. A little bit of low fat and fat free salad dressing are also good. One thing always read your labels when shopping. Most of the time, these foods are high with fat even though it will say low fat. It's hard to try to find some foods that won't hurt your blood sugar.
Exercise is best too. It will get the energy going and help you feel well. If your on a sick day try to move around some . A little light walking will do the trick. If your can't go outside, you can walk in place.
Oh , don't think that you have to give up your fried chicken , you can shake and bake and it is healthier and crunchy too. Once in a while you can eat a piece of fried chicken just don't over do it. You can bascialy eat anything just remember your portion. Use control of how and where,and what you eat.
Try drinking water most of the time. It does a body good. Eating smaller meals with water helps to control hunger. Always talk with your doctor or diabetic teacher about how much and how many meals and snacks to eat each day.
Be Well!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
What, How, And When You Eat Can Affect Your Diabetes.
Did you know that certain foods are higher in salt, for instance,canned soup,pickles,and luncheon meat. Most of us love to eat these foods ,but for a diabetic person it is not healthy. We need to eat more whole grain breads,cereals and pasta. Let's try eating less meat,sweets and fats.
we need more fresh fruits everyday.
Try using plain yogurt instead of sour cream also use mustard instead of mayonnaise. You can use these things but very little. A little bit of low fat and fat free salad dressing are also good. One thing always read your labels when shopping. Most of the time, these foods are high with fat even though it will say low fat. It's hard to try to find some foods that won't hurt your blood sugar.
Exercise is best too. It will get the energy going and help you feel well. If your on a sick day try to move around some . A little light walking will do the trick. If your can't go outside, you can walk in place.
Oh , don't think that you have to give up your fried chicken , you can shake and bake and it is healthier and crunchy too. Once in a while you can eat a piece of fried chicken just don't over do it. You can bascialy eat anything just remember your portion. Use control of how and where,and what you eat.
Try drinking water most of the time. It does a body good. Eating smaller meals with water helps to control hunger. Always talk with your doctor or diabetic teacher about how much and how many meals and snacks to eat each day.
Be Well!
Monday, July 27, 2009
Having A Great Day !
Hello once again, I was on vacation and had a wonderful time. I went to Orlando and the weather was really hot. At one point I thought that I would faint. I remember that I had gave advice on how to have fun in the sun. Well, I had to take my own advice and do the same. It is good when you can enjoy family time with others ,but if your not up to it ,it can be a problem. It is best to find some activities that you can do indoors as well. Most of the time ,you feel that your messing up the vacation if people have to cater to you because of your diabetes. That is not true. You can do activities that will let you have fun.
I went to Universal Studios and had a grand time. This is what I did to stay cool. I had a small hand towel and every time that I went to the bathroom I would wet it . I would wear it on my head I had it where it could drip water on my skin too. Boy that felt good too. And you know the fans that blow out the cool mist well I stood under there as well. I had plenty of water and fun too. I did get wet on some of the rides at the other parks and that was lovely too. Most of the time when waiting to get on a ride on the inside it was very cool so that is another way of keeping cool.
Be well.
Friday, July 3, 2009
The 4th of July Things To Remember.
Ok it's the 4th of July, the whole family are getting together. The grill will be smoking up the back yard . I can smell it already. Now ya know, that you are gonna be tempted to eat . Which you can, but, make sure that what your about to eat will agree with you. Being, a diabetic, also I have to lay down the ground rules for eating too. I will share my secrets and hope that they will work for you. Most, people I know will start a cookout in the evening when the sun has gone down a bit. You have to remember that if your on medication and some medications don't allow you to be in the direct sun. So please my friend, use sunscreen and avoid the sun as much as possible. If there is some shade , please go find it. You can enjoy the festivities too. Remember that you can have fun too. Don't let me see you sitting in the house ok. Now, while eating, eat small portions and please take your meds. Always take your meds, even if your feeling ill. Drink plenty of water. water is a great way to stay hydrated and it will make you feel better while out in the shade. If you need to rest your feet , use with a stool or another chair to help with any swelling. With the family BBQ's going, you are tempted to eat, you can but, remember the portions , again I must remind you. You can eat anything, eat smaller portions. If your gonna be playing some music ,you can do a little two step. It's great exercise and will help you blood sugars to drop, then you can eat some more BBQ. It doesn't matter what type of dance you do as long as you can do it and have fun. If you can do the Moonwalk do that too. Have fun and enjoy. Have a safe and healthy and happy 4th of July. cindycare.
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