Friday, March 26, 2010

Diabetic friendly foods

Yogurt


Yogurt is creamy, delicious, and good for you. 
An excellent source of calcium, which helps promote the health of bones and teeth as well as muscle and blood vessel function.
Yogurt is also a good source of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and protein.
It also provides zinc, which can be deficient in some people with diabetes and aids in immune function and wound healing.
Probiotic yogurt contains health-promoting bacteria that some research has proposed is beneficial for digestive health, including lactose intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome. 
Yogurt's live cultures may also benefit immunity and improve cholesterol.
There are different yogurts and you can make your own from low fat milk.
You can make numerous low calorie diishes,drinks,smoothies,yogurt cheese etc.
I will be posting here yogurt recipes regularly.
Here is a smoothie recipe for starters.
This recipe has no sugar and you can omit salt too if you want.
It is filling and a super drink

I have this posted in my general food blog ezeecook


Papaya smoothie


Make this smoothie and make it a habit,addiction and no need to woorry over it.
I have used papaya and yogurt with a pinch of salt,nothing else.
It is the healthiest,filling smoothie ever.
Use sugar/honey or scoop of icecream for kids.
Even people who doesn't like eating papaya will like it.
Ingredients
Papaya cut into cubes-2 cups

Yogurt(curds)-1 cup

Salt-1 pinch
Method
Use chiiled papaya and yogurt.
Blend until smooth and serve.

Type2 diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Information

Many people with type 2 diabetes don't show any symptoms of having the disease.
If diabetes is hereditory-that is if anyone in your family mother,father ,grandparents,great grand parents,siblings,aunts or uncles have diabetes go for periodical checkups.
However, some individuals do experience what are sometimes called "classic" diabetes symptoms, including:
  • increased thirst
  • increased hunger
  • weight loss
  • blurred vision
  • fatigue
  • frequent urination, particularly at night
  • frequent infections and/or slow-healing cuts or sores
If you experience these symptoms,consult your doctor and get tested for diabetes.