Diabetic Snacks

While reading about acne home remedies, I came across an article about snacks that diabetic can eat - so i thought i should share it with you all.   Afterall, you and I know how diabetics like us loved our snacks.. ever since finding out that we are diabetic right?

The chips’ portion-controlled pack provides a satisfying one carb serving (12 grams of carbohydrate) full of cheesy flavor. Plus, each crisp, mini bite packs the goodness of whole grain corn, wheat, and oats.

The calorie- and carb-controlled packaging of these cinnamon-infused, bite-size cookies helps you keep your hand out of the cookie jar. Plus, one serving meets 10 percent of your daily calcium needs.  You get a good quantity per serving, plus they have a nice flavor and texture.  So there you have it - i’m also gonna try these out for sure and let you know if my blood sugar when up or down after eating them.

Power Food For Diabetes

Food is a real problem with being a diabetic and i’m sure all diabetics can agree with me on this.  We do sorts of reviews and even diet pill review just so we keep our weight down to help improve our blood sugar level.   We do all this in the name of staying healthy and like each and everyone of us - we want to be able to eat some food that is tasty yet healthy for our diabetic.

Power food like whole grains, fresh fruits, veggies and lean protein are the best way to go.   And here are some food that are said to be power food for diabetes as well.  Asparagus comes first on the list - i know some of you are going ewwwwekkkk.. already but you can eat asparagus by steaming them or dunking them into boiling water with a bit of salt and then use a little oyster sauce to go with it to make it tasty.  Blueberries !! whoohoo!! i love blueberries - who doesn’t right - now this one i don’t have to entice you or cajole you to eat right?   Red Grapefruit is great too - and if you find it hard to eat - try eating them with some apples.    Ok ! i’ll leave you with these 3 power food to go with your week’s diet for now and come back for more next week.  Good luck!

Blood Test For Diabetics

So I went for my HA1C test for my diabetes - one that you have to take every 3 months for a diabetes.  Mine was long overdue - due to the fact that the last half of last year went by in a frenzy due to Missy Moo’s school/classmate.  Anyhow, when i first went for my blood test, i sometimes had to wait for an hour or even more to be tested.  But you and I know .. that being a diabetic .. and having to fast for 12 hrs before you can get your blood tested is no fun.  I usually bring a long my Amazon books to keep my mind off the food and fainting part.

But let me share a trick with you - if you are diabetic .. and doing your fasting and then blood test - when you register at the counter - tell the receptionist that you are a diabetic and had been fasting.  By doing that - they will let you go in the testing room immediately - because they don’t want you to faint on them.  So there you have it - i wished someone told me about it when i first had my blood test done about 1.5 yrs ago.

My Ex-Doctor

I hate to keep saying that my ex-doctor wasn’t the best doctor i had - but i just had my new prescriptions filled today and learned that he changed my prescriptions without letting me know!  Had I owned a 24 hour towing company - i would probably go tow his car from the side of his house which he always parked illegal on.  Anyhow - how can a doctor do that right?  even though he was leaving the town and all - he never tells me to fast when i need to go for a blood test - nor write it down on my requisition forms - when i call his secretary - she didn’t know either.  So yes, i’m only too glad that he is no longer my doctor.

Hearty Breakfast For Diabetics.

People always think that diabetics cannot have a hearty breakfast without escalating the blood sugar and raise it sky high and maybe even drop dead while at it.  Well, you can - and don’t be fooled and think you cannot enjoy the better things in life like any other.  You just have to tweet the recipe a bit and have yourself and diabetic friendly breakfast casseroles and you’ll feel full and satisfied.   A southern breakfast favorite, hominy grits form the base for this hearty egg casserole. Team it with a fresh fruit compote and bran muffins for a terrific company brunch.  I’ll check out the MWF filter while i’m at it.

Breakfast & The Diabetic

Most people think that being a diabetic - all our food looks deary and dull - in fact they are absolutely wrong - this is one diabetic breakfast recommended by a top diabetic magazine and they even have the recipe for us - using 2 popovers.  Giving one a great start of a day by eating a healthy and delicious breakfast goes a long way.  One not only jump start your metabolism but also gives the body the nutrients it needs to keep going.   Be careful what you choose to eat because even though sugar is what one should watch for - other factors like carbs and fats need to be taken into consideration as well, else you will need the top diet pill to help you keep your weight down.

Manage Type 2 Diabetes

When i was first diagnosed with border line diabetes - i didn’t know what it meant nor did i know what to think of it.  Disbelieved was the first thing that came to my mind, followed by how to i live with diabetes.  Afterall, diabetes is a serious illness not like adult acne .

My family doctor here wasn’t of great help - in fact - he wanted me to control it with diet - but a few years later - guess what ..??  my diabetes got so bad - my sugar level sky - rocketed so bad, he wanted to put me on insulin.   So remember - if you have border line diabetes - make sure your doctor take a serious view about it.

Ok .. back to how to manage type 2 diabetes?  I follow these steps, it’s easier said than done but it’s a guideline - you may want to consider.

• Balanced meal planning
• Understanding carb counting and carb choices
• Monitoring blood glucose
• Understanding your goal numbers
• Learning about oral medication and insulin basics
• Including physical activity
• Gathering your support team
• Telling others about your diagnosis

OJ & Diabetics

Many years ago, before learning that I was a diabetic - i would drink fruit juices religiously.  Afterall, are they not better than pop or any other drinks including those alcohol beverages?  But nope not really - I was on a weight loss supplements once and they told me that if you really wanted the benefit of an orange juice either squeeze it yourself or eat an orange.   OJ in boxes of juice is full of sugar content, much of the processing makes for a huge intake of unwanted sugar in the morning.  So if you really must have orange juice.. you know what to do now.

Boost Your Metabolism

My friend who is in destin florida was having a chat with me the other and we were saying to ourselves how when one gets older our metabolism seems to be a lot slower.  Maybe it’s just because we don’t move much?  or eat too much at the wrong them.    Well, we know that different ppl metabolism works differently besides, your age, weight, hormonal changes  and what you eat but one thing for sure is being a diabetic you need to learn new ways to boost your metabolism to lose some weight.  Like my grandmother used to say,  God only help those who helped themselves.

So how do you boost your metabolism..??   The first thing one can do is eat your breakfast everyday. My dietician tells me that eating breakfast gives one the energy for your daily requirement of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. And eating breakfast helps prevent overeating.   But don’t make the mistake that most people do and eat garbage for breakfast.  A healthful breakfast should include one or more servings of a high-fiber whole grain food, a good source of low-fat protein or dairy such as 8 ounces of fat-free milk, and a serving of fruit.

New Year and New Food For Diabetic

Think before you eat .. that was what .. Mr Moo said to me while putting on his  tuxedo vest for the new year’s eve party yesterday.   It’s hard isn’t it?  But having diabetic need not be a no food zone for diabetes - one of the most important thing for diabetic to know is to make sure they take their medication properly.  And it’s not about avoiding even the food you are not supposed to eat - but eating them once in a while is ok - in my opinion.  Having to cut all the do not eat food, like pizzas, cakes, pies, fried chicken and frozen meal - in my opinion is not gonna work - because you and I know .. that it’s gonna make us wanna eat it more.

Yes, there are other alternatives like baking your own pie and pizzas.. but who has the time right..?? if and unless  you are a stay at home mom .. who has grown up kids, there is just no way.. to bake and cook all the time.  So exercise is important.. and i know it’s hard.. because sometimes.. we just don’t have enough time.  But this year.. i’m gonna count on it .. to keep me healthy - since i love my food so much.  But if you slack off.. or you have to take care of your kid because he was ill .. well, don’t fret, you can still jump on the bandwagon again .. as soon as everything is in order again.  Good luck.. and happy new year to everyone.

Alcohol & Diabetes

Christmas is over .. and the New Year celebration is round the corner.  Many of you are wondering, when you are doing your new year’s party..  are you gonna be able to have your bubblies (champagne toast) right?  Talking about champagne..  i need new  kitchen faucets but that’s another story for another day.

Ok.. into more serious talks now..  so can one drink alcohol..??  According to what i know.. please don’t quote me .. it’s ok.. to have the occasional drink.  Now what do you mean by occasional drink..??  well.. during celebration.. like the new year.. and christmases.. but no more than 3 glasses .. i would say.  But if you are not into drinking.. don’t just go drinking..and burnt out your liver.. just because you think .. it will help with your blood sugar.

Power Food For Diabetes

While Mr Moo looked up for Oklahoma City lawyers for his buddy in college, i looked for power food for my diabetes. We all know that following a healthful meal plan filled with whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies, and lean protein goes a long way.

For those who are taking the baby-steps approach to eating better, this list is even more helpful. Not only are these power foods high in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins and minerals, they’re also familiar and easy to find. That means you don’t have to hunt down any exotic ingredients or shop at specialty grocery stores to find foods that will help you get on track with a healthful meal plan.

Recommended power food for people like us who has diabetes are asparagus, blueberries, red grapefruit, beans, broccoli, carrots, fish, flaxseed, cranberries,  apples, melons, nuts, oatmeal, red onions, raspberries, spinach, soy, tea, tomatoes and yogurt.  So here i have a list for you and also a reminder for myself and if you and I can keep this list in mind, we will be doing really good.  Good luck..!

Starch Turns Into Sugar

Many people with diabetes .. often do not realized that even without taking a handful of sugar directly or eating chocolate you are still consuming sugar.  Take for example a medium potato, it has 51 carbs. The starch turns into sugar and raises your blood sugar numbers, same for your pasta or chinese noodles and rice.

So the right way to eat your pasta and rice or potatoes.. is to make sure you only eat a fistful - yes..! yes..!! i know. you are still hungry.. if you don’t eat more pasta.. or potatoes.. it’s the same here.. but the truth is..  they do turn into sugar.  Try eating more of other stuff.. like vegies and peas. .to supplement .. the potatoes and pasta if you can.  I know it is not easy.. but you and I will get there.. i promise you.

Controlling My Cravings

Yes..! of course i have cravings.. and those that i craved for .. are not sweets.. but rich food like curry chicken.. with coconut.. or char kway teow that come with lard pieces.. or chinese dumplings.  Yes.. the high cholesterol type.. and fattening.

I teach Missy Moo all about moderation .. but i am sometimes not in control. The more i deny myself of some food .. the more i craved for it.  I know you know what i’m talking about.  So here’s what i found out.

Research repeatedly shows that, in moderation, sweets can fit in a healthful diabetes meal plan. And when it comes to control, people who give themselves permission to enjoy some treats seem to crave them less.

“It’s amazing how many type 2s are eating sweets but think they shouldn’t,” says Linda M. Delahanty, R.D., director of nutrition and behavioral research at the Diabetes Center at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. “So they just trade cravings for guilt.”

Cravings can happen anywhere, any time of year, and often when you’re least expecting them. We’ll show you how to fend them off in three circumstances: daily, before a food-focused event, and when tempting foods stare you in the face. Practice these tips, and at your next party you’ll have more control over the cake and your blood glucose, too.

“It’s important to learn when and how to give in, and when it’s better to distract yourself,” Delahanty says.

There are very few foods you can’t have, although you do have to stay within your meal-plan allowance and possibly count carbohydrates. If you really love chocolate, eat it and count it. But don’t give in to a craving for something you like but could live without.

Best Holiday Treats That You Can Eat

When the holidays roll around, there’s never a lack of tempting treats. For a person with diabetes, it’s important to be armed with better-for-you options that satisfy your holiday cravings. The following substitutions, while more healthful than the traditional treats, still contain calories, fat, and carbohydrates, which need to be accounted for in your daily eating plan.

Fat free Kettle Corn over Caramel Corn is highly recommended.  Popcorn is typically a healthy snack choice, but caramel corn is loaded with sugar and butter — and calories and fat. Snacking on Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop! Kettle Korn saves many calories and carbohydrates because it’s sweetened with Splenda.

Sugar Free Hard Candies and not Caramels.  Traditional caramels are made with sugar, sugar, and more sugar, which makes them hard to work into a healthy eating plan. Trading a piece of sugar-free hard caramel candy not only saves carbohydrates and fat, it also takes longer to eat, making it a longer-lasting treat.

More to come soon.

Holiday Weight Gain

For many ppl the holiday is the time where everyone puts on weight.  Fortunately, for me.. i’m so busy .. because of work .. Missy Moo and the house.. and cooking our regular meals.. there is just no time to binge.  Yes..! but what about those who have a more regular job..??  my advise.. ?? is to keep busy with the festivities.. and not go near the buffet table and be tempted.  For every party you are invited to..  make sure you take your regular meals.. that way.. when you do arrive at the party.. well, you only need to nibble.. and can choose healthy choices.. like a celery stick.. or a piece or two of this and that.

Not Serious About My Health

My old doctor who left late last month - accused me of not being serious of my healthy… because i keep missing my appt and didn’t do my blood test.  He seems to forget i have an online job, a store and also a kid - he forgets i don’t have a filipino maid.. or a pakistani one nor do i have a house husband .. like has has a housewife .

Yes.. blunt and without good bedside manners were some of the comments and views of his ex-patients who also happens to be our customers.  It’s bad to criticize your patient .. without even considering their feelings whatsoever.  And for someone who a year and a half ago.. didn’t wanna give me my diabetic medication .. and now doing it in full force .. *shake head* - no lost to the ppl in my small town - as far as we are concerned.

PS :  Does any doctor in the right frame of mind thinks that anyone wouldn’t be serious about their health?  only the really dumb ones.. or the ones with I DONCH CARE attitude would think that way.

Lower Your Blood Sugar By Staying Active

Now that I don’t have a family doctor no more, I have to make sure that I stay active and even though I cannot go mountain climbing or long rides to remote places for vacation with my Garmin GPS , I can at least walk 30mins a day to help lower my blood sugar. It is recommended to take your walks before you eat… or first thing int he morning.  Exercise leads to lower weight and overall better health, but researchers have discovered that it’s also linked to the way the liver dispenses glucose for the body to use.

The liver makes glucose to fuel your activity. A workout in the morning, when the liver’s glucose stores are already low after overnight inactivity, allows the liver to make sufficient glucose and sends a message to the brain to lower its demand for glucose because supplies are low. This results in higher blood sugar levels right after a workout, but then levels run about 18 percent lower through the rest of the day and night. The benefit of one workout lasts 24 hours.

Diabetic Stays Fit

We all know that ppl with diabetes must try to maintain a healthy weight.. and while the Mr Moo plays his ps3 games to keep him sane, he bought me a Wii Fit to get me to stay active.   Funny thing about the Wii Fit is that it’s such a cheap machine.. yet can do so many things.  Not entirely accurate i’ll have to tell you .. but it’s something to stretch .. and keep me moving .. when i don’t have anything to do at the store.   Well, anything to keep healthy during the winter months.. and as you all know winter months are really long here.

Cinnamon Can Lower Blood Glucose

I was out shopping for candle sconces when i met an old friend of mine and she looked so healthy .. and slim.  I had to ask right..??? hahahha!!! what was the secret.  Well, she has diabetic too.. and swears by cinnamom and peanut butter .. if she needed a snack.   But we all know that cinnamon can help a little.. but it’s not everything, even my family doctor insisted he never heard of something like that.

So can cinnamon lower one’s blood glucose..??  i came to this conclusion that it works with different people and not everyone is the same.. so our body reacts to things different.  Just like my friend who swears by it.. and i can see that it worked for her.  So for those like myself.. who has diabetes.. it’s a continuous trial and error for us eh.