Lupine Publishers- Carbohydrates for Diabetes?
Opinion
Would you like a piece of bakes potatoes? NOOOO, I am Diabetic.
An answer that we usually face with people with Diabetes Type Two.
And mostly whenever we ask them who told you that you are not
allowed to eat carbohydrates, the answer is our Endocrinologist! As
Clinical Dietitian, I am facing this case on daily basis average. Now,
let me tell you that this is not the way. Diabetes type two diets should
contain 45-50% of Carbohydrates Does this mean that 50% of my
food can be from chocolates and candies? Neither this is the case.
Another question to be added: Does this diet help with Obesity?
The answer is YES! There are a lot of weight loss diets that are
rounding in the field these days. As per my experience, the Diabetes
Diet is the only diet that help in weight loss and in the same time to
be continued as a healthy lifestyle. (NOTE: in case no other health
complications and other Therapeutic diets to be followed).
For a 2000 kcal daily intake, this balanced diet consists
of
a) Carbohydrates (45-50%): an average of 8 servings of
Carbohydrates per day coming from whole grains, 4 servings
of fruits ,6 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of low-fat milk.
These foods are good source of vitamins, minerals, dietary
fibers and energy.
b) Proteins (10- 20%): an average of 8 servings of Meat
of which 80% coming from Lean protein like cottage cheese,
skinless chicken) and plant-based sources like legumes (noting
that legumes have carbohydrates along with proteins to be
counted and managed).
c) Fats (25-35% ): these fats on average of 5 servings
where trans-fat (like margarines and spreadable ) should be
eliminated and saturated fats to be less than 7% (like chicken
skin) and the best sources to come from raw olive oil , nuts and
fish to be taken three times per week to get the needed Omega
d) Alcohol: one to two drinks per day, 15 to 30 g of alcohol
are associated with decreased risk of coronary heart disease.
However, these to be considered an addition to the regular food
and manage Carbohydrates servings instead.
So, having Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and two snacks between
the three meals will help to keep a balanced diet and full throughout
the day with adequate amounts of liquids to stay hydrated. Now,
how can I manage Obesity with this diet? Starting with the Total
Energy Expenditure, we start by reducing the Energy Intake by 500
kcal per day. As a result, losing 2.2 pounds per week or 9 pounds
per month as an average. Although usually as start of this diet and
changing the lifestyle into healthier one and quitting bad habits, we
see more weight loss in less time. Along with time, and when weight
loss takes place, the Energy Expenditure of the body decreases. And
the body gets accustomed to the amount of Energy Intake. In this
case, we continue the Energy Intake reduction, so the weight loss
continues! Adding physical activity is a big benefit that will help
in weight loss and later body weight maintenance. When Diabetes
type two can be managed by Diet, why to suffer from its short- or
long-term complications? Why to take medications and suffer
their side effects when you can manage it by healthy lifestyle! Stay
Healthy and Happier.
NOTE: Diet is always customized as per every person’s case.
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