Recipes for Healthy Living Feedback & New Ideas

[#1]

There is at least as much research linking preservative-laden, processed and chemically "enhanced" foods to disease as there is research linking full fat foods to disease. I'm sure you are aware of the recent research showing that full-fat versions of dairy products are better for us than non-fat or low-fat versions. 

I would very much like some reliable information about how to prepare diabetic-friendly meals, and I assume the ADA is interested in providing information on optimum nutrition to diabetics like me. 

[#2]

what on earth is Edamame? I'm having difficulty with a lot of these menus because I don't know what the stuff is. (Hummus?) Diagnosed last month with Type 2 diabetes and really am having difficulty eating. I was raised on meat, potatoes & overcooked veggies. I really don't know where to even look

[#3]

@lfields25 --

Edamame are a type of bean, usually green. You eat them by popping off the shell. 

Hummus is a very simple combination of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), tahini (sesame seed paste), and lemon juice. Put all these ingredients in your food processor, and blend. Lots of folks add more flavors like roasted garlic or roasted red pepper, or cayenne pepper.

Google will help you out with a lot of this info if you're interested. 

By the way, by "real food," I was talking about whole foods that are not processed or fake, like non-fat half and half or Splenda. I was raised on meat and potatoes and overcooked vegetables, too -- and boy am I glad I don't eat like that any more!

[#4]

I agree with you, I don't use boxed, frozen or fake foods, I cook from scratch. Mornings are a problem because all I can think to eat is oatmeal and a fruit. I can't eat eggs d/t cholesterol & obviously no bacon or ham d/t salt. Cereals too much sugar. What do you eat?

[#5]

There are plenty of healthy breakfast options. You can still eat almost anything for breakfast as long as it fits with your diabetes meal plan. Try to start your day off right by making healthy choices and controlling portion size. Here are just a few ideas:

• Egg-white omelet with vegetables (sprinkle a few tablespoons of cheese on top if desired)
• 100% whole wheat toast or whole wheat English muffin with peanut butter or almond butter
• Yogurt parfait made with non-fat yogurt and fresh fruit
• Oatmeal with chopped walnuts and a table spoon of dried fruit
• Whole grain cereal with minimal added sugars (for example, Cheerios) and skim milk
• Fresh fruit and cottage cheese

Hopefully some of these ideas will get you started. Check out more quick breakfast ideas on diabetes.org: http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/planning-meals/breakfast-on-the-go.html 

[#6]

I think the trick is to make what you eat taste and look so good that you are more satisfied than you expected.

Simple thing:

Fresh strawberries sweetened with a little OJ (TROP 50 is what I use)  Topped with Dannon Light and fit GREEK style vanilla yogurt...and the deal is I put it in a wine glass (yes you will have to wash it later) topped with some toasted almonds. Simple, beautiful, and satisfying! -TRE DECADENT DIABETIC

[#7]

Carbohydrates drive weight gain and blood sugar. Simple carbs especially. High glycemic foods include sugar, potatoes, pasta, most breads, cereal, crackers, rice, cookies cakes, pastries... Complex carbs take longer to break down and so are better for blood sugar balance. These are usually high fiber foods like sprouted grains, vegetables, fruits, beans. Proteins take a long time to digest and should be eaten with every meal. Besides beans and lean meat...algae is very high protein. 

There are so many plants that help with diabetes! It is a wonderful thing. The best plants are: Jeruselum artichokes, broccoli, bitter melon and A**bleep**aba. I buy my a**bleep**aba online from a healing curandera. This plant also helps other acidic conditions like gout. 

[#8]

Carbohydrates drive weight gain and blood sugar. Simple carbs especially. High glycemic foods include sugar, potatoes, pasta, most breads, cereal, crackers, rice, cookies cakes, pastries... Complex carbs take longer to break down and so are better for blood sugar balance. These are usually high fiber foods like sprouted grains, vegetables, fruits, beans. Proteins take a long time to digest and should be eaten with every meal. Besides beans and lean meat...algae is very high protein. 

There are so many plants that help with diabetes! It is a wonderful thing. The best plants are: Jeruselum artichokes, broccoli, bitter melon and a s h i t a b a. I get this online from a healing curandera. This plant also helps other acidic conditions like gout.