I get this question a great deal and it pertains to diabetes. There are a few different types of diabetes and they are type I, Type II and now they are calling alzheimers Type III. Here are two podcasts I have done and they are very helpful.
http://interactivebodybalance.libsyn.com/size/25/?search=diabetes
I have also attached some documentation from two mentors in Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Mercola. They have applied practical experience in helping people with diabetes. I have helped many type I and type II patients to where they lose 20, 30, 50 pounds and normalize blood sugar levels. It is very rewarding.
Here is a general overview but you can contact our office to help. [email protected] or 905-425-1803.
Step 1 plan:
Example: Eliminate grains and sugars, especially fructose. Conventional diabetes treatment has failed over the last 50 years partly because of its seriously flawed dietary principles. Eliminate ALL sugars and grains – even “healthful” ones like whole, organic, or sprouted grains – from your diet. Avoid breads, pasta, cereals, rice, potatoes, and corn (which is, in fact, a grain). Until your blood sugar gets under control, you may want to avoid fruits as well.
Once completed the above, we can move forward with step 2.
Some foods to eat:
High-nutrient, low glycemic load (GL) foods are the optimal foods for diabetics, and these foods also help to prevent diabetes in the first place:
- Green vegetables: Nutrient-dense green vegetables—leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, and other green vegetables—are the most important foods to focus on for diabetes prevention and reversal. Higher green vegetable consumption is associated with lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and among diabetics, higher green vegetable intake is associated with lower HbA1c levels.2,3 A recent meta-analysis found that greater leafy green intake was associated with a 14% decrease in risk of type 2 diabetes.4 One study reported that each daily serving of leafy greens produces a 9% decrease in risk.5
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Non-starchy vegetables: Non-green, non-starchy vegetables like mushrooms, onions, garlic, eggplant, peppers, etc. are essential components of a diabetes prevention (or diabetes reversal) diet. These foods have almost nonexistent effects on blood glucose, and are packed with fiber and phytochemicals.
- Beans: Beans, lentils, and other legumes are the ideal carbohydrate source. Beans are low in GL due to their moderate protein and abundant fiber and resistant starch, carbohydrates that are not broken down in the small intestine. This reduces the amount of calories that can be absorbed from beans; plus, resistant starch is fermented by bacteria in the colon, forming products that protect against colon cancer.6 Accordingly, bean and legume consumption is associated with reduced risk of both diabetes and colon cancer.7,8
- Nuts and seeds: Nuts are low in GL, promote weight loss, and have anti-inflammatory effects that may prevent the development of insulin resistance.9,10 The Nurses’ Health Study found a 27% reduced risk of diabetes in nurses who ate five or more servings of nuts per week. Among nurses who already had diabetes, this same quantity reduced the risk of heart disease by 47%.11-13
- Fresh fruit: Fruits are rich in fiber and antioxidants, and are a nutrient-dense choice for satisfying sweet cravings. Eating three servings of fresh fruit each day is associated with an 18% decrease in risk of diabetes.5 For those who are already diabetic, I recommend sticking to low sugar fruits like berries, kiwi, oranges, and melon to minimize glycemic effects.
This approach works. In a recent study on type 2 diabetics following this diet, we found that 90 percent of participants were able to come off all diabetic medications, and the mean HbA1c after one year was 5.8%, which is in the non-diabetic (normal) range.14 A diet of vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, and fresh fruit can prevent and even reverse diabetes while promoting long-term health. This is from Dr. Mercola.
References for your review:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/07/14/type-2-diabetes-insulin-leptin.aspx
http://drhyman.com/blog/2014/12/18/7-ways-reverse-obesity-diabetes/
http://www.mercola.com/diabetes.aspx
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