Vince Barry, Fitness Guru

Natural Remedies for High Blood Sugar

Vinbar — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:51:05 +0000

Natural Remedies for High Blood Sugar Insulin shots. Needles. Finger pricks. Pills. Pig insulin. Expensive co-pays-IF you have insurance. Trying to figure out the right dosage. Tracking. Bland, boring food. Drudgery. Getting caught up and basically being addicted to a drug and the healthcare system. There’s a lot of negatives when it comes to ‘drug [...]

Natural Remedies for High Blood Sugar is a post from: Vince Barry, Fitness Guru

Low Glycemic Index (GI) Foods

Vinbar — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:55:26 +0000

The Glycemic Index (GI) of Foods The GI is a ranking of foods based on how quickly they raise blood glucose levels. The reference foods, white bread or glucose, have a GI of 100. What is the glycemic index? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Foods (55 or less) 100% stone-ground whole wheat or pumpernickel bread Oatmeal (rolled or [...]

Low Glycemic Index (GI) Foods is a post from: Vince Barry, Fitness Guru

Whole Grain Foods

Vinbar — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:53:00 +0000

There is no end in sight to the debate as to whether grains help you lose weight, or if they promote weight gain. Even more importantly, do they help or hinder blood glucose management? One thing is for sure. If you are going to eat grain foods, pick the ones that are the most nutritious. [...]

Whole Grain Foods is a post from: Vince Barry, Fitness Guru

Diabetes and the Glycemic Index

Vinbar — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:51:34 +0000

What is glycemic index? What affects the GI of a food? Is the GI a better tool than carbohydrate counting? Glycemic index examples of foods. What is the glycemic Index?The glycemic index, or GI, measures how a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood glucose. Foods are ranked based on how they compare to a reference food– either [...]

Diabetes and the Glycemic Index is a post from: Vince Barry, Fitness Guru

Create a Plate

Vinbar — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:37:25 +0000

Create Your Plate is a fast and easy way to choose and eat the foods you want. First focus on your portion sizes. Then make healthier food choices. 6 simple steps to get started. Apply a similar method at breakfast. Often, when people are diagnosed with diabetes, they don’t know where to begin. One way is [...]

Create a Plate is a post from: Vince Barry, Fitness Guru

Diabetes Carb Counting

Vinbar — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:16:09 +0000

Carbohydrate counting, or “carb counting,” is a meal planning technique for managing your blood glucose levels. Foods that contain carbohydrates raise blood glucose. By keeping track of how many carbohydrates you eat and setting a limit for your maximum amount to eat, you can help to keep your blood glucose levels in your target range. Finding [...]

Diabetes Carb Counting is a post from: Vince Barry, Fitness Guru

Vegetables for Diabetics: No Starch in this List

Vinbar — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:21:49 +0000

Vegetables for Diabetics Eat more! You don’t often hear that when you have diabetes, but the non-starchy vegetables for diabetics list is one food group where you can satisfy your appetite. This list of vegetables for diabetics is full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals—and with so few calories and carbohydrate, everyone can enjoy more! [...]

Vegetables for Diabetics: No Starch in this List is a post from: Vince Barry, Fitness Guru

Diabetes: Fruits to Avoid and Good Fruits for Diabetic Patients

Vinbar — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:11:26 +0000

Diabetes: Fruits to Avoid and Good Fruits for Diabetic Patients I know what you’re thinking: “Can diabetics eat fruit? Are there good fruits for diabetic patients, yet other fruits to avoid? What fruits are part of the ideal diet for diabetics? Surprise! When it comes to diabetes, fruits to avoid equals a big fat zero! [...]

Diabetes: Fruits to Avoid and Good Fruits for Diabetic Patients is a post from: Vince Barry, Fitness Guru

Ideal Diet for Diabetics

Vinbar — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:57:27 +0000

Ideal Diet for Diabetics Knowing what to eat can be confusing. Everywhere you turn, there is news about what is or isn’t good for you. Some basic principles have weathered the fad diets, and have stood the test of time. Here are a few tips on making healthful food choices for you and your entire [...]

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Healthy Foods for Diabetics: You’ll Be Surprised

Vinbar — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:35:49 +0000

So you’re a diabetic. Now what? The bad news is that what you put into your body played a large role in making you sick. The good news is that what you put into your body can play a large role in making you well. Even if you are keeping your blood sugar under control, [...]

Healthy Foods for Diabetics: You’ll Be Surprised is a post from: Vince Barry, Fitness Guru