javis

Hello,

This time I need to know if someone can post here a diet that really works, but a diet that could be simple to accomplish with a little time and not too much complicated.

Thanks in advance!

Terrie

For now, here is a sample menu from the
California Pacific Medical Centre for Diabetes
management.

Everyone has to experiment with different
foods/beverages, meds., schedules, exercises,
etc. and testing often to see what works for
them best. If you find that there is too much
food on this menu then feel free to cut some
items off of it. More, small portion meals work

"Whole wheat breads, brown rice are recommended" .
Notice the word in between the food items says or
not and. Did I mention exercise? Plus your
8 glasses of water daily. Good Luck Javis!

*This Is Actually A Typical Diabetic Meal*
-----------------------------------------Carbs
BREAKFAST

1 small orange or ½ banana 15 gm
2 slices whole grain bread or 1 whole english muffin 30 gm
1 egg/egg substitute or 1-2 oz lowfat cheese/ham/turkey 45 gm Total
1 Tbsp tub margarine
Coffee or tea or water

SNACK

8 oz nonfat or lowfat milk or 15 gm
1 small fruit or ½ sandwich

LUNCH

2 slices bread or 2 corn tortillas or 2/3 cup rice or
1 medium potato 30 gm
8 oz 1% lowfat milk or 1 small fruit 15 gm
3-5 oz meat, chicken or fish (not fried or breaded) 45 gm Total
Vegetable and/or green salad (no limit)
1 Tsp mayonnaise or vinegrette dressing if desired
Diet soda, coffee or tea or water

SNACK
1 cup light yogurt (w/sugar substitute) or 15 gm
8 oz lowfat milk or 6 crackers or small fruit

DINNER
2/3 cup pasta or 2/3 cup rice or
1 medium potato 30 gm
8 oz lowfat milk or small fruit 15 gm
3-5 oz fish, meat or chicken (not fried or breaded) 45 gm Total
1-2 cups vegetables (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower,
bok choy, pepper, spinach)
Salad greens with lowfat dressing (if desired)
Diet soda, coffee or tea or water
1 Tbsp sour cream or diet margarine

SNACK

1 small fruit with ½ cup cottage cheese 15 gm
or ½ sandwich or 8 oz lowfat milk or 1 cup light yogurt
(w/sugar substitute)

javis

Good posting, Terrie!

I know that there are many differents customs that could vary from person to person, but, at least, you can get an idea of what is good for a diet, and use it as an example...

Cheers,

Javier

Terrie

Hi: Yes of course, customs and foods are different around
the world and this is just a sample menu of Canada and the
US for an average person with a desk job. It would take
too long for me to specifically pull out menus from around
the world. Plus I could not be sure if they were accurate
for the average person from the countries. But it would
be Great if you and other Members could each post their
favourite Diabetic menu of the day from their countries to
share.

Sorry, there is no magic pill for losing weight. Proper portions
of healthy foods and exercise is still the Best way to go. It
takes a fair amount of time to put the weight on so it also
takes a fair amount of time to take it off. Same goes for if
you are just trying to regulate your blood sugar. Don't give
up though. You can do it.

javis

Terrie,

Thanks for your comments and advices.

I have to search for an article were someone said that the best eating customs from the ancient world was that of the old Greek and all mediterranean people. They use to eat a lot of proteins and almost no fats, as well they exercized their bodies almost all the time.

I´m wondering why we can´t put our own customes more close to those of the mediterraneans?

Cheers,

JAvier

Terrie

Hello Javis:

Well, Good you're being specific. People eat what they want
now-a-days. Unfortunately, a lot of it is junk. With all the
different foods that are being imported and exported you can
get pretty much whatever you want to eat.

Yes, the Greeks did eat protein but they also ate fruits and
veggies. And no sugar. Their golden rule was, everything
in moderation. Too much protein is bad for a Diabetics
kidneys....I know. Of course, water helps to flush
some of the toxins out of them.

Until you find the site you are looking for, here's a few:


About.com: http://www.eat-online.net/english/habits/greece/alimentary_habits.htm


Recipes of Ancient Greece - Ancient Greek Recipes - Ancient Greek Foods


Interview with Elaine Gavalas - Author of The Secrets of Fat-Free Greek Cooking - Greek Food

javis

Terrie,

You seems to be an outstanding source of knowlegde!

I will check those links.

Cheers!

Terrie

Ya, I know,....I'm old.......well, okay not as old as
the mountains....but mentally....I'll always stay young.
Why thank you Javis.