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Gift Basket for Diabetic

Justine — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:42:54 +0000

Best Christmas Gifts for Diabetic

If you have a friend who is diabetic a gift basket with carefully chosen items would be a thoughtful gift. Don’t fill the basket with things about diabetes such as diabetes cookbooks or “sugar free” stuff.

Not all “sugar free” items are actually safe for diabetics and not all diabetics like to use them. Additionally, some people don’t like to be reminded they have the disease.

If you don’t have diabetes or don’t live with a diabetic you may not know what food products are safe for diabetics. So here is a list of items that don’t scream “your diabetic!” but are still considered delectable treats. You may also want to consider non-food items for the gift baskets such as: fancy soap, shampoo,bath salts, bubble bath and candles.

You can also add gifts that are related to food such as bottle openers, fancy glasses, cheese blades, silverware, wine glass charms, timers and dessert plates.

Whatever foods you do include try to package in 15 g carbohydrate serving sizes if possible.

One of the best gifts for diabetics is raw nuts. Recent research studies have shown that people who eat nuts regularly have a lower rate of heart disease. Because people who are diabetic are particularly subject to heart disease, raw nuts are an ideal “health food”. Nuts that are especially healthy might include raw walnuts, almonds, cashews, hazel nuts, pistachios, pine nuts and Brazil nuts. Roasted peanuts, peanut butter or almond butter are additional choices.

Dark-Chocolate Treats - Look for the over 75% with no added sugar dark chocolate. Make sure to check the carbohydrate grams per serving. Buy only the plain or with nuts dark chocolate. Dark chocolate with fillings has too many carbs and too much sugar for diabetics.

Popcorn or popcorn toppings - Look for recipes for savory or cheesy popcorn or toppings.For convenience try ready-made or microwave kettle corn popcorn. Check that you are in the range of about 15 g of carbohydrate per serving. Put a serving into a mug, pretty bowl or decorative bag.

Fresh Fruit not dried - Dried fruit has too much sugar. Use fruits that rank low on the glycemic index scale such as apples, oranges, pears, grapefruit, cherries and berries.

Coffee or Tea – Infinite varieties of both coffee and tea are available. Around the holidays there are many special holiday blends.

Trail Mix - Here is a recipe for trail mix that is safe for diabetics though be sure to check how much sugar is in the dark chocolate chips.

* 1 cup roasted peanuts
* 1 cup raw or roasted almonds
* 1 cup pumpkin or squash seeds (How To Toast Pumpkin Seeds)
* 2 oz unsweetened coconut
* 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Non-sweet food – Cheese balls, other gourmet cheeses, unsweetened ham, foie gras paté’s, caviar, smoked salmon, canned soups, crackers, imported/gourmet sardines, whole grain crackers.

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Broccoli The Blood Sugar Wonder

Justine — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:14:06 +0000

Dr. Oz. – Sulforaphane

According to Dr. Oz if you worry about your blood sugar, consider the benefits of eating broccoli, which contains a compound called sulforaphane that helps protect your organs against blood sugar damage.

When your blood sugar is chronically high,the cells of your heart,eyes, kidneys and nerves take a big hit, leading to permanent damage.

Sulforaphane, discovered by accident in 1995 by a group of scientists researching the anticancer compounds in broccoli, is a phytochemical compound that can be obtained by eating cruciferous vegetables such as arugula, watercress, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, broccoli sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, bok choy, kale, collards, kohlrabi, mustard, turnip, radish and rutabaga. Sulforaphane is particularly abundant in watercress and broccoli sprouts.

Here are more good reason to love broccoli

Cancer fighter – Compounds in this vegetable stoop ovarian, breast and prostate cancer cells from spreading, cut your risk of laryngeal cancer and inhibit other cancers.

Eyesight – It’s rich in vitamin C and leutein, and high levels of those can cut your risk of eye damage.

Convenience – It tastes good, is inexpensive and easy to cook and is easy to find all year. To get the most from your broccoli, steam it to preserve its health-giving compounds, and eat it with a little canola oil enriched with DHA to allow your body to absorb them best.

Dr. Perricone says “Raw is best for preserving sulforaphane levels in vegetables; however, if you cannot tolerate raw vegetables, lightly steaming is an excellent option. Many cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, are available in sprouted form which is a potent source of sulfurophane and an ideal addition to salads, wraps and sandwiches”.

Here is a link to a youtube video that explains how to prepare broccoli:

http://youtu.be/sgvWXT7UTWc

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Acetylcholine in Foods

Justine — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:44:56 +0000

Beta Cryptoxanthin and Arthritis

According to Dr. Oz many of our common breakfast beverages can have a positive impact on our health. Coffee, apple juice and orange juice can help reduce the risk of cancer, improve memory function and keep joint inflammation in check.

Coffee - Cuts the risk of ovarian cancer, liver cancer, and diabetes, for people who drink four 8 ounce cups a day.

Apple Juice - Maintains the level of an all important brain chemical, acetylcholine, which helps keep memory and learning skills sharp. Researchers say the positive effect they saw on the mice came from the equivalent of drinking two good-sized glasses of apple juice or eating 2-3 apples a day. See this quick video on the effects of apple juice on memory.

Orange Juice - Relieves joint inflammation. Although its vitamin C is an anti-inflammatory, some of the joint-preserving credit likely goes to another compound in oranges – beta cryptoxanthin.

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Foot Care in Diabetes Mellitus

Justine — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:31:13 +0000

Would you like some great Diabetes Friendly recipes? You can get 100 Diabetes Friendly recipes for FREE just by clicking on the banner above or just CLICK HERE Even if you are not diabetic you can still find some tasty quick and easy recipes in this collection. In addition you will be able to share questions, concerns and advice with other community members, get exclusive access to health tools, tip, new, videos and more. Plus you get you get free samples, coupons and rebates on your favorite brands.

Diabetic Foot Care Guide

If you have diabetes, you need to pay close attention to your feet. Foot care in diabetes mellitus patients is very important. Diabetes can cause both nerve damage and hardening of the blood vessels in your feet. Lack of feeling in your feet makes it hard for you to tell if you have a sore or blister. If the sore gets infected, the infection can spread quickly to the rest of your body. Diabetic foot problems cause more hospital stays that any other complications of diabetes.

Here is a brief diabetic foot care guide so you can avoid serious complications from minor foot problems:

1. Watch for sign of foot problems daily.

2. Wash your feet every day and pat your feet dry.

3. Keep skin smooth and soft by rubbing lotion, cream or petroleum jelly on the tops and bottoms of your feet (but not between the toes).

4. Trim your toenails regularly. If you have trouble doing this get a professional to do it for you. You will need to see a podiatrist which is a medical doctor that specializes in foot care.

5. Do not go barefoot

6. The toenails should be cut straight across regularly. Excessively long nails are subject to trauma.

7. Avoid leaving “spikes” of nail at the sides of the nail under the skin.

8. Wearing comfortable socks and shoes is an easy way to have good foot care in diabetes mellitus.

9. Do not treat calluses, corns, or bunions before checking with your doctor.

10. Protect your feet from extreme temperatures.

11. Keep blood flowing to feet.

12. Have a foot check-up at least once a year.

By taking the time to perform good foot care in diabetes mellitus you can avoid expensive and life threatening medical problems.

Wonder if your at risk for diabetes? See our post href=”http://www.curepure.com/alternative-medicine/diabetes/are-you-at-risk-for-diabetes/”>Who is at risk for type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. There is a great recipe included in the post. I tested it and I can assure it tastes fabulous, even my teenage daughter enjoyed it.

Would you like some great Diabetes Friendly recipes? You can get 100 Diabetes Friendly recipes for FREE just by clicking on the banner below or just CLICK HERE Even if you are not diabetic you can still find some tasty quick and easy recipes in this collection. In addition you will be able to share questions, concerns and advice with other community members, get exclusive access to health tools, tip, new, videos and more. Plus you get you get free samples, coupons and rebates on your favorite brands

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Are You At Risk For Diabetes?

admin — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:18:09 +0000

Would you like some great Diabetes Friendly recipes? You can get 100 Diabetes Friendly recipes for FREE just by clicking on the banner above or just CLICK HERE Even if you are not diabetic you can still find some tasty quick and easy recipes in this collection. In addition you will be able to share questions, concerns and advice with other community members, get exclusive access to health tools, tip, new, videos and more. Plus you get you get free samples, coupons and rebates on your favorite brands.

Diabetes Education

Diabetes is a huge problem in our country. I wanted to do this post because I think if people are educated about risk factors they are more likely to recognize if they have the problem. My father-in-law had no idea he was diabetic and stopped at one of those health fairs for a screening. He found out he was diabetic and eventually made some radical changes to his diet and lost quite a bit weight. My husband is pre-diabetic and has been using diet to keep from becoming a full blown diabetic.

Risk Factors for Diabetes:

Having a family history of diabetes

Being overweight or obese

Being sedentary

Ethnicity – Having African, native American, Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander heritage

Having a history of gestational diabetes or giving birth to a baby of nine pounds or more.

Reducing Your Risk:

Your weight – For those at risk because of being overweight, losing even 5 to 7 percent of weight can help.

Grains – Up your fiber intake by eating more whole grains.

Go lean – Reduce you overall fat intake, but especially cut your saturated fats.

Our newspaper recently reviewed a new diabetes cookbook called “The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook” by Joyce Hendley and the editors of Eating Well. The book costs $16.95 and it has been nominated for several awards. The recipes and introductory information are aimed at diabetics or those hoping to eat smarter to help prevent diabetes. Full menu ideas are offered as well as lunch box suggestions. Here is a recipe from the book I tried and it was wonderful. My whole family enjoyed and asked me to make again.

Diabetes Recipe

Spicy Mushroom and Rice Soup

3/4 cup brown basmati rice

1 and 1/4 cups water

1 cup lite coconut milk

3/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth

1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest

3/4 cup fresh orange juice

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 teaspoon Thai Chile Paste or Chinese chile-garlic sauce

2 fresh Thai chili peppers, or serrano chiles stemmed and seeded and minced

2 cups button mushrooms, stem trimmed and caps quartered. (I used the brown mushrooms called Bella and it added good flavor)

2 ounces fresh enoki mushrooms

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Place rice and water in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 40 to 50 minutes.

About 15 minutes before the rice is ready, combine coconut milk, broth, orange zest and juice, fish sauce, chile paste and chile peppers in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer, unvovered, until foamy and a pale golden orange, about 5 minutes. Add enoki mushrooms, if using (these can be expensive so you can leave them out if need) and cook for 1 minute. Stir in 1/3 cup basil, salt and pepper.

Divide rice among bowls and spoon soup over it. Garnish with remaining basil.

Nutrition per 1 cup serving:

Calories 20
Fat 5 grams
Carbs 34 grams
Protein 7 grams
Fiber 3 grams

Would you like some great Diabetes Friendly recipes? You can get 100 Diabetes Friendly recipes for FREE just by clicking on the banner below or just CLICK HERE Even if you are not diabetic you can still find some tasty quick and easy recipes in this collection. In addition you will be able to share questions, concerns and advice with other community members, get exclusive access to health tools, tip, new, videos and more. Plus you get you get free samples, coupons and rebates on your favorite brands.

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Acai Berry Information

Justine — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:47:42 +0000

Benefit of Acai Berry

Have you been hearing all the buzz about Acai (ah-sigh-ee). Acai is number one Dr. Perrisone’s (on Oprah) list of top ten superfoods. According to Oprah.com Acai berry comes from a special Amazon palm tree. The acai berry is harvested in the rainforests of Brazil and is said to taste like a blend of berries and chocolate. Acai possesses a tremendous combination of things that are good for your health – antioxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids.

The concentration of anitoxidants (which helps combat premature aging) is 10 times higher in acai than it is in red grapes. Additionally acai has 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins of red wine. Anthocyanins are defined as flavonoid pigments found in many varieties of vegetables and fruits. Theyre a good source of antioxidants.

Acai berry anthocyanins help protect the body against cancer cells. If cancer cells are found, the anthocyanins help to prevent them from spreading. If tumors appear, the anthocyanins try to destroy them. Anthocyanins can also help prevent memory loss. Medical research has shown that the anthocyanins within the acai berry have been successful in reducing the likelihood of premature memory loss. Acai berrys anthocyanins can also assist in preventing heart disease. I am sure you have heard consuming a glass of red wine a few times a week can help reduce your risk of heart disease. Acai berries can contain up to 30 times the level of anthocyanins found in red wine, therefore you get the benefit without having to consume alcohol.

Dr. Perrisone says “The fatty acid content in Acai resembles that of olive oil, and is rich in monounsaturated oleic acid. Oleic acid is important for a number of reasons. It helps omega-3 fish oils penetrate the cell membrane; together they help make cell membranes more supple. By keeping the cell membrane supple, all hormones, neurotransmitter and insulin receptors function more efficiently. This is particularly important because high insulin levels create an inflammatory state, and we know, inflammation causes aging.”

Acai berry has also been know to help with weight loss. Being overweight isn’t just unhealthy, it can be very dangerous. When you’re overweight you put tremendous stress on your body and become at risk for back, joint issues and many other health problems.

In addition to medical issues, being overweight often depletes energy and robs you of the ability to get things done during the day. These are just a few of the reasons to take advantage of this risk free trial of our weight loss formula and let the power of Acai help you get the fit body you deserve.

Acai Berry Active can help you:

Lose weight as part of your diet and exercise program

Increase your metabolism

Help increase fat oxidation

Help increase energy

Save trees – Acai berry is harvested from palm trees. These particular palm trees used to be destroyed in the process of harvesting hearts of palm but now they are being used for acai berry production – so the trees get to be useful and stay alive.

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High Potassium Foods – Why You Need Them

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:39:31 +0000

Potassium Levels

Potassium is one of those minerals that is very valuable as a supplement when you are recuperating from an illness. It also has a number of other benefits:

Helps your muscles and nerves function properly - I have found eating foods high in potassium keeps me from getting cramps in my legs.

Maintain the proper electrolyte and acid-base balance in your body - Your electrolyte levels can get out of balance when you are ill.

Helps lower your risk of high blood pressure

Potassium is very important in regulating the activity of muscles and nerves. The frequency and degree to which our muscles contract, and the degree to which our nerves become excitable, both depend heavily on having the right level of potassium in our body.

Potassium is also involved in the storage of carbohydrates for use by muscles as fuel. Potassium helps the body maintain the proper electrolyte and acid-base (pH) balance. Potassium may also decrease urinary calcium loss which is caused by a high-salt diets (typical of most Americans), thus helping to prevent bones from thinning out at a fast rate.

You can have a potassium deficiency if you have had excessive fluid loss, through vomiting, diarrhea or sweating, or if you take certain medications (Prolonged use of stimulant laxatives,Cisplatin – a chemotherapy medication, Steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, Neomycin – an antibacterial drug, Theopylline and aminopylline – medications used in the treatment of asthma,Tobramycin – an antibiotic, Diuretics, or “water pills”)

Symptoms of potassium deficiency include:

Acne
Dry skin
Insomnia
Nervousness
Nervous eczema
Greasy skin
Sudden hair loss
Muscle weakness
Confusion
Irritability
Fatigue

List of foods high in potassium are:

Dates
Figs
Peaches
Tomatoes
Blackstrap molasses
Peanuts
Raisins
Seafood
Spinach
Fennel
Kale
Brussel Sprout
Broccoli
Winter Squash
Eggplant
Cantaloupe
Parsley
Cucumber
Bell Pepper
Tumeric
Strawberries
Bananas
Apricots
Ginger Root
Tuna
Halibut
Cauliflower
Cabbage

There are cases where you can have too much potassium in your system. Hyperkalemia is a condition where there is too much potassium in the blood. This is usually caused by an underlying medical condition such as a kidney disease or diabetes. If this is the case your doctor may want you to restrict your levels of potassium. Also some drugs (Angiotensin-(ACE) inhibitors used to treat high blood pressure, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen (Advil), Heparin, an anticoagulant prescription medication, Sulfonamide antibiotics) may increase the level of potassium in your body.

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Diabetes Information – What’s The Latest On Prediction Tests

admin — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:42:25 +0000

Would you like some great Diabetes Friendly recipes? You can get 100 Diabetes Friendly recipes for FREE just by clicking on the banner above or just CLICK HERE In addition you will be able to share questions, concerns and advice with other community members, get exclusive access to health tools, tip, new, videos and more. Plus you get you get free samples, coupons and rebates on your favorite brands.

Diabetes Type 2

Scientists in Iceland recently began marketing a blood test that lets you find out if you are genetically predisposed to adult-onset type 2 diabetes. Diabetes type 2 has reached near epidemic proportions here in the United States. The disease is prevalent in overweight people and can lead to blindness, heart and kidney disease, and other complications. Since diet and exercise slow diabetes’ progress, knowing early on could make a difference.

Some experts say though that the test may not be all that helpful. They say the test could distract attention from prevention of the disease. In fact, weight, blood-sugar level, and family history currently are considered by many in the medical community to be the most reliable predictors of type 2 diabetes. Also, if the test result is positive, your doctor will tell you to lose weight and exercise. Seems even if your test results are negative, the advice will be the same if you are overweight.

See our post on this site Natural Diabetes Care Prevent Or Reduce Symptoms Of Diabetes

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Cinnamon – A Super Food For Your Body

admin — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:18:00 +0000

Benefits of Cinnamonn

When King Solomon was plagued with indigestion, he used cinnamon to treat his indigestion. I first heard about the benefits of cinnamon in Teresa and Joe Graedons column – The People’s Pharmacy. Cinnamon is an effective natural remedy for all kinds of digestive complaints such as flatulence, diarrhea, nausea and cramps. Cinnamon tea is also an anti-spasmodic making it good for preventing internal cramping (during your period) and “night cramps” of the leg,calf and foot. Pamela Allardice author of Natural Remedies A-Z says “Leg cramps may be further alleviated by supplementing the diet with calcium and an increased intake of vitamin B-6.”

She recommends using 2 teaspoons of the dried powdered bark (I use the mexican cinnamon you can buy at the grocery store. It crumbles easily.) steeped in boiling water for 15 minutes. Then sip cooled tea slowly, one hour before each meal.

More recently the U.S. Department of Agriculture has conducted research which suggests that cinnamon regulates blood sugar, inhibits cancer cells and is anti-inflammatory. The blood sugar part was what caught my eye in the Peoples Pharmacy Column. My husband is pre-diabetic and has high triglycerides, so I am very concerned about blood sugar. The way I work cinnamon into our diet is to make cinnamon flavored coffee. I break up a half a stick of mexican cinnamon and mix it in with the ground coffee before it gets brewed. The coffee tastes great and we get the benefit of the cinnamon.

Chamomile tea is also good for indigestion and nausea. See our post at cheapskateliving.org natural remedy for digestive disorder

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Natural Diabetes Care with the Prevention Magazine Blood Sugar Diet

admin — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:45:45 +0000

Control Your Blood Sugar with Diet

It is not easy to control your blood sugar by eating a healthy diet for diabetics, and you may need epert help. A good diet is essential, but common sense may not always prevail. Prevention magazine is well known for publishing natural health tips and tasty recipes. Now they have published a diabetes cookbook and they also include a free gift of diabetes tips!

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