Health Benefit of Mangos for Diabetics

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Research has shown antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. 

Another important health benefit is with Diabetes
Mango leaves help normalize insulin levels in the blood. The traditional home remedy involves boiling leaves in water, soaking through the night and then consuming the filtered decoction in the morning. Mango fruit also has a relatively low glycemic index (41-60) so moderate quantities will not spike your sugar levels.

Read about the 10 Health Benefits of Mangos
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-health-benefits-of-mangos.html

Not All Stevia Is Created Equal!

Did you know there are (3) main categories?

1. Green Leaf Stevia
This is the least processed of all types of stevia and the leaves have basically been dried and ground into powder form.  This is the type of stevia that has been used in Japan and South America for centuries as a natural sweetener and health remedy.  This stevia is sweet, slightly bitter and isn’t quite as potent as most stevia products.  This type of stevia is about 30-40 times sweeter than sugar.

2. Stevia Extracts
Some brands of stevia today extract the sweeter and less bitter part of the stevia leaf (rebaudioside) which doesn’t have the health benefits found in stevioside.  This type of stevia may be a better option than other regular sweeteners but there aren’t many studies available yet showing it’s effects. This type of stevia is about 200 times sweeter than sugar.

3. Altered Stevia and Truvia
This is the type of stevia that you want to stay away from and in reality isn’t stevia at all.  The problem with these stevia products is the processing and added ingredients.

Read the full article here, and learn more about stevia and the side effects
http://draxe.com/stevia-side-effects/

Best Sweetener For Diabetics

I personally prefer Stevia as a sweetner, however after reading this article became familiar with more choices . . . 

Find the best 3 options for natural sweeteners at Diabetes Meal Plans, along with more useful info

Best Fruits For Diabetics

Best fruits without worrying about your blood sugar levels

Portion control is essential for every diabetic. Learn more about the best practical way to ensure you get the required intake of sugar?

Fruits: The Ultimate Food For Diabetics:
http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/best-fruits-for-diabetics/

What Are The Best Breads For Diabetics?

It’s often recommended that you eat whole grains instead of the white stuff and it’s true, whole grains are always going to be a better choice because they are complex carbs, rather than simple carbs.

But, when you take the whole grain and grind it into a flour, it changes the way your body digests it. This mainly happens because the bulky fiber component of the grain gets broken down, meaning less digestion – for you as a diabetic that means higher blood sugar spikes

Read full article here at Diabetes Meal Plans 

Diabetic Breakfast Stuffed Peppers Recipe

A healthy blend of meat, dairy, vegetables, and spices, this breakfast will help you feel alert and well.

Image Credit: Diabetic Connect

Ingredients

• 3 small red, orange, and/or yellow peppers
• 3 oz. breakfast turkey sausage, crumbled and cooked
• 4 eggs
• 2 TBSP fat free milk
• 3 TBSP minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• Pepper to taste

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut the tops off of the peppers, saving them. Remove the seeds from the peppers and set aside.
• Sauté the onions and garlic in the olive oil until fragrant and tender.
• Beat the eggs and milk together. Add the sausage, onion mixture, cheese, parsley and salt and pepper.
• Divide evenly, filling up the peppers. Replace the pepper tops and place in a baking dish. Fill with 1 inch of water.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes.

Nutritional Facts
Servings - 3 (For 1 pepper)
Calories 343
Total Fat 24g
Sodium 484mg
Carbohydrates 9g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 5g
Protein 23g

This recipe is from Diabetic Connect by Nikki Sheriff
Find more great diabetic breakfast recipes
http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetic-recipes/breakfast

Shop Smart for Controlling Diabetes

Making your grocery list for controlling blood sugar and calories

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Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa

Infographic: Carbs Per Day For A Diabetic

Did you know that one of the most commonly asked questions is how many carbs per day is best for a diabetic to eat?

More info at Diabetes Meal Plans

9 Diet Tips for Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

Two out of three people with diabetes also have high blood pressure. 

Keeping your diet in check by counting carbs, limiting sugar, eating less salt is key. You can still eat well and manage your conditions with these easy tips. 

Use Spices and Herbs to Pump Up the Flavor 

1. Get zesty 

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Instead of reaching for the saltshaker, flavor food with citrus zest, garlic, rosemary, ginger, jalapeno peppers, oregano, or cumin.

Since you have high blood pressure, you should get no more than 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day. That's less than a teaspoon. 


Continue reading, and find more diet tips at WebMD