Glycemic Index Help
Prediabetes Diet?
Which diet is best for someone with prediabetes? Glycemic Index? South Beach? Something else?
Public Comments
- just low glycemic foods. you dont have it it yet so just try and lose weight asap, watch your carb intake and your sugar intake, exercise, low fat diet. Try the Abs diet, you lose fat and its a healthy way of losing weight.
- Either will do, you can incorporate the glycemic index into your south beach or any other sound diet. Do sub whole wheat for white flour. Watch the number of sugar grams per serving. Aim for high fiber foods. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegatables. Try the new whole wheat pastas. Beans are all excellent.
- As a diabetic. The best diet is a combination of proper eating habits and exercise. Speak with a dietitian about how you should eat. They'll be able to answer this question in a way that will satisfy you.
- I'm no nutritionist or a doctor. Although I know a few things about nutrition. I think that those diets--South Beach, etc.--are simply variations of the same basic healthy diet that we're supposed to have. These companies just keep inventing new marketing schemes to generate more income (in my opinion). So everyone needs 3 basic types of food: carbs, fats, and protein. You need to have all of them but then get them from healthy sources: 1) CARBS: For sure get carbs from you vegetables, since they're complex carbs. Complex carbs are the healthiest for you. I'd say be careful with fruits because they have more sugar then veggies. And I would have told you to eat whole grain oatmeal or rice but I'm sure how this would work for people with prediabetes/diabetes since this type of food has both complex AND simple carbs. And so I'm not sure how harmful the simple carbs in oatmeal are for you. So I'll say stick with veggies, especially dark ones since those are higher in vitamins and minerals. 2) FATS: You need fats. Eat food that is high in monosaturated or polysatarated fat. Some examples would be avocado and nuts (macadamia, almonds, or anything that you like). Avoid saturated fats. 3) PROTEIN: Other than meat, you can get protein from eggs, milk, nuts, or even whole grains (that is, if your doctor has told you that simple carbs from whole grains won't be harmful for you). As for vitamin supplements, there're still doctors and scientists debating whether they actually work. But for me, I take them anyway just in case. I hope this helps and hope your health will improve soon.
- Yes, a modified Atkins or South Beach is great for someone with pre-diabetes. Just remember lots or veggies, low-GI fruits (strawberries), and no sugars. When you do eat carbs such as bread or pasta... go for whole grain or wheat. Also, choose lean cuts of meat like chicken and fish. Flax seed is a great super food if you can find ways to incorporate it into your diet. I love flax seed hot cereal... loads of fiber, low in carbs. Also, when it comes to dairy... skim milk has sugar and whole milk has fat. Personally, I go for Light Soy milk. Low carb and low fat... and soy is another super food! Also, remember to exercise daily. I know it may be a bit of adjustment to change your lifestyle, but its doable! Hang in there!
- Either of the above is great. Actually they work well together. Do not do the Phase 1 of either South Beach or Atkins. Go straight to phase 2 and live there happily. http://livinlavidalocarb.blogspot.com/2007/12/study-low-carb-lowers-low-fat-diet.html The truth about low carb, high fat, sufficient protein diets!!! Drink real milk, don't worry about the so called high fat content meats, and have butter on your toast!! Dont bother with rice, oatmeal, other cereals, breads etc. they won't help you to not become diabetic.
- schedule an appointment with a nutrionist and diabetes educator. your doctor can help.
