Treating Diabetes Using Vegetarian Recipes PDF Download

Author: Jennie Mars
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Languages : en
Pages : 98

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Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. The hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy. With diabetes, your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't effectively use the insulin it does make. Untreated high blood sugar from diabetes can damage your nerves, eyes, kidneys, and other organs.There are a few different types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease . The immune system attacks and destroys cells in the pancreas, where insulin is made. It's unclear what causes this attack. About 10 percent of people with diabetes have this type.Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body becomes resistant to insulin, and sugar builds up in your blood. Prediabetes occurs when your blood sugar is higher than normal, but it's not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar during pregnancy.Insulin-blocking hormones produced by the placenta cause this type of diabetes.The best vegetables for diabetic patient are low on the glycemic index (GI) scale, rich in fiber, or high in nitrates that reduce blood pressure.Eating a wide variety of foods, including a mix of certain vegetables, can help people with diabetes stay healthy while enjoying a range of meals.Low-GI vegetablesLow-GI vegetables can help prevent sugar spikes.The GI ranking of a food shows how quickly the body absorbs glucose from that food. The body absorbs blood sugar much faster from high-GI foods than low-GI foods.People with diabetes should eat vegetables with a low GI score to avoid blood sugar spikes.Not all vegetables are safe for people with diabetes, and some have a high GI. Boiled potatoes, for example, have a GI of 78.The GI scores for some popular vegetables are: Frozen green peas score 39 on the GI index.Carrots score 41 when boiled and 16 when raw.Broccoli scores 10.Tomatoes score 15.Low-GI vegetables are also safe for people with diabetes, suchas: artichokeasparagusbroccolicauliflowergreen beanslettuceeggplantpepperssnow peasspinachceleryIt is important to note that the GI gives a relative value to each food item and does not refer to the specific sugar content.Glycemic load (GL) refers to how much glucose will enter the body in one serving of a food.High-nitrate contentNitrates are chemicals that naturally occur in specific vegetables. Some manufacturers use them as preservatives in foods.Eating natural, nitrate-rich foods can reduce blood pressure and improve overall circulatory health . People should choose vegetables with naturally high nitrate content, rather than those with nitrate that manufacturers have added duringprocessing.Nitrate-rich vegetables include: arugulabeets and beet juicelettuceceleryrhubarbProteinProtein-rich foods help people feel fuller for longer, reducingthe urge to snack between meals.Daily protein recommendations depend on a person's size, sex, activity level, and other factors.Pregnant or lactating women, highly active people, and those with large bodies need more protein than others.Vegetables higher than some others in protein include: spinachbok choyasparagusmustard greensbroccoliBrussels sproutscauliflowerFiberFiber should come from real, natural food, not supplements, making vegetables essential in a glucose-controlled diet. Fiber can help reduce constipation, reduce levels of "bad" cholesterol, and help with weight control.Vegetables and fruits with high fiber content include: carrotsbeetsbroccoliartichokeBrussels sproutssplit peasavocadosHave you been diagnosed of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or you just want to stay safe by preparing and eating diet low on sugar and carbs? Then this book is for you. This book contains wonderfully made vegetarian recipes with pictures that will successfully prevent or reverse your diabet