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no i dont but i havea family history (both grandmothers and 1 aunt) that have diabetes. i do NOT want to get it. so im trying to cut back. doctors have not said anything about it being a coming issue for me but im trying to keep it that way [/quote] I think this is a smart move. You might want to read "Blood Sugar…
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I think you've nailed the heart of the issue right here: your version of "healthy" and mine differ. So to say that "eating healthier" is less expensive is wrong. I'm not going from processed foods to healthy versions of processed foods (which are absolutely more expensive). When we went gluten-free, we didn't spend money…
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I take (with a meal): Vitamin C Vitamin D (10,000 IUs/day) B-complex plus extra B6 (for PMS/PMDD) zinc magnesium Omega-3 fish oil I also take some amino acids on an empty stomach for specific issues.
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I also think that this article's perspective of price-per-calorie doesn't really take into account price-per-meal and how things are bought, stored, etc. I was a STEALTH shopper when I wasn't eating whole foods. Stealth. My food budget absolutely tripled when I went to whole foods (and I wasn't even eating twinkles or the…
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Well, look at WHY you want to lose weight. Do you WANT to lose weight or do you NEED to lose weight? Start there. If you feel like you NEED to lose weight--you probably are rebelling. When you can start to really feel like you WANT to lose weight instead of needing to--because you want the things that come with it and you…
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Stevia MIGHT be your answer. It depends: why are you trying to cut back the sugar? Is it because MFP says you're over? Or do you have a personal health reason? Or is it a personal philosophical reason?
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Ugh... I used to have horrible food cravings late at night. This is going to sound "out there" but honestly and truly: look at what's going on in your life and really give it some careful attention. Try using a "Life Wheel": http://personalexcellence.co/blog/life-wheel/ to identify what could be eating you up. Also, you…
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Wow... talk about judgment! Let he who is without fault cast the first stone!
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Goji berries, cranberries and blueberries are a favorite around here! I've never made it with yogurt...? Do you add that in before you serve it? Or before you cook it? I missed that thread!
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This blogger is gluten-free, but not vegetarian. But you might find some help there: http://www.heatherdegeorge.com/category/blog/ You could also find other food bloggers that are GF & vegetarian. I did a quick Google search and found this one: http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/p/vegan-veg-index.html Raw food recipe…
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Agreeing with this. The only other things I'd add are Vitamin D and a probiotic. Inasmuch as packaged foods are loaded with all kinds of things, taking a multivitamin ensures you're not missing any. Even fresh, organic foods suffer some level of nutrient deficiency due to soil depletion. And our bodies can take in…
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BLESS YOUR HEART!!! I have an ADHD 8yo that I homeschool, a newly unmedicated ADD husband (it's okay--we found a natural alternative) and used to be a teacher but now homeschool when the vivacious 3yo will allow my attention to turn elsewhere. :bigsmile: But to the original poster--feel free to add me!!! I started putting…
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Personally, I just let it go in terms of what I eat/how I exercise, but focus on finding some coping mechanisms that MIGHT work next time... kwim? Trying to make up for it just makes me dwell on the fact that it happened. But that's me. None of us is going to live a perfect life. If we can let it go and move on, I think…
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It doesn't even just have to be fruit sugars, but yeah--they're particularly hard core in terms of throwing off the balance. You don't have to stop eating them, but you do need to be careful about how you're eating them. If you have grapes in the morning, maybe have a single scrambled egg. Or dip them in some yogurt. Pair…
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Lots of things resolve to sugar in the body: * fruits and fruit juices * grains (especially white grains like white rice and corn--which is a grain, not a veggie) * potatoes * starchy vegetables like winter squashes (butternut, acorn, etc.) * high sugar content fresh veggies (beets, carrots) And the more processed it is,…
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Be careful: a diabetes test checks blood sugar but not insulin. Sad, but true. You could currently be overproducing insulin (frequently misdiagnosed as any number of things, but includes "hypoglycemia") which will lead you to full-on diabetes when your pancreas burn out of overproducing. The IRT takes sugar AND insulin at…
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Well, it depends: what did you eat to create the calorie spike? If it was something that resolves to sugar in the body, I'd say that what you're experiencing is really normal for someone who has blood sugar/insulin imbalance. :/ You could try using L-glutamine to manage your cravings for sweets. You could also try…
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A few things come to mind: 1) I can't see your food diary, but I suspect that you're eating foods that resolve to sugar in the body earlier in the day. That would be fruits, grains, starches, things made from flour, potatoes, fruit juices, etc. It would throw off your sugar and insulin levels--and have you craving sugar…
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I'm also pre-diabetic so feel free to friend me and review my diaries. Agreeing with the person that noted that eating anything that resolves to sugar in the body (fruit, starches, starchy vegetables like winter squash, beets, carrots; all flour, and potatoes) should be combined with a protein and fat to reduce the insulin…
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Totally agreed. For many years I have eaten completely clean (whole foods--nothing with a label, only water... I eat mostly this way even now) and maintained weight (no gain but no loss of a lot of extra weight accrued due to a previously undiagnosed insulin disorder). All I had to do to lose was to reduce my portion sizes…
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Well, try upping your fat intake. Is that like sacrilege to say on here? It sounds like blood sugar imbalance--which is RAMPANT these days. Also, if your sugar cravings are crazy, try taking L-glutamine. It's an amino acid found just about anywhere that sells supplements. Try to get one with label dosing that says to take…
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Yeah... you need to look at your overall health and set your targets appropriately. MFP is a good TRACKING program but it's obviously not meant to create your plan for healthy eating... kwim? And that will differ by the person based on their existing health, health problems, etc.
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L-Carnitine affects mitochondrial function. So if you have an underlying mito disorder (and MANY people do unknowingly), then this COULD help (and that's actually research-supported). They have finally done a study on it's benefits to children in the autism spectrum (who often have more severe mitochondrial dysfunction).…
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Those are recommended snacks because the fat content keeps you full and they don't spike your insulin levels. Black olives (if you like them) are a great alternative. You could also dip some raw veggies in some homemade guacamole or store-bought hummus. The dips would serve a similar purpose. And actually, you can now buy…
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I think that whether or not your breakfast is okay really depends on your goal: is it just to lose weight, or is it to be healthy overall? Because although those are relatively healthy foods, they almost ALL resolve to sugar in your body and you're starting the day with a significant dose of elevated insulin. This may not…
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About 3oz. baked sockeye salmon with garlic and lemon juice A handful of raw, organic green beans About 8-10 spears of steamed organic asparagus With water
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The connection between sugar and cancer is pretty disturbing: if feeds cancer. And honestly, eating well will prevent all kinds of illness. My own son is medically exempt from vaccines due to an immune deficiency that they predicted would have him hospitalized four times/year at least. He is now 8yo and has been…
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Even if you're drinking 8 glasses of water, you could need more. Everyone's body is different. Also, Activia may not have enough probiotics in it for your body. You can buy probiotics in the fridge section of a vitamin or natural foods store (like Whole Foods). Don't buy non-refrigerated probiotics. They're living things…
