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Nutrition and Recipes for Diabetics
Nutrition tips for diabetics
The following nutritional tips for diabetics were gathered during a talk Susan Dopart, M.S. RD gave to our group on August 17th 2009.
- Diabetics should incorporate protein in their diet and add fruits and vegetables as well as healthy fats to their diet
- Stay away from starchy carbohydrates if possible since they increase insulin resistance (ex: limit pasta, bagels)
- Since diabetes is an inflammation-type of illness, it's important to avoid oils that will increase inflammation in the body (such as vegetable oils, canola oil, soybean oil, corn oil). These oils have Omega 6 fatty acids which increase inflammation.
- Use Omega 3 oils such as Olive oil which reduce inflammation.
- If you must cook at high temperatures (such as frying), use Coconut oil which is a healthy form of saturated fat.
- Sleep is very important ... so make sure you get enough of it!
- A little exercise every day can significantly reduce your insulin resistance.
- Take Omega 3 fish oil (either in capsule or just straight oil) if at all possible. It has many health benefits.
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Resources:
Susan Dopart's Website
Kosher Tuna which is higher in Omega 3's and contains less mercury toxicity
Recipes from Susan Dopart's upcoming book:
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