5 Ways to Manage your Diabetes Diet

 Since my diagnosis of diabetes at the age of eleven, my own diet has changed. I maintain my current healthy weight with a good diet / eating plan. If you plan to lose more than one stone of weight, you would visit your doctor for more advice on how to do it.

I have had diabetes for seven years, but to tell you how I maintain my weight would be wrong. But, I can tell you to follow my steps because I know what works and what doesn't. Before I start, I must also say that I was raised by great parents who taught me to eat everything, and I do! If there is food you don't like, there are many other diabetic recipes and ideas that you can eat and appreciate.

I am a university student, I like to buy fresh organic and healthy products. This is important because it can be the best thing for my body. Organic products contain more nutrients than supermarket products. I like to buy food from the farmers market in town. Since these sell meat and dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables in season. A good thing is that eating fruits and vegetables in season means they will taste better. I have an influence from Western European cuisine, I don't pretend to be a chef and everything is easy to do and tasty.

I have read many books on diabetic diets, and I came to the conclusion that they work. I merged all the good things about diets (but not all them) and somehow put together my own. I call this my Healthy Juvenile Diabetes Diet!

The "rules" it would establish are the following:

1. Cut back on snacking and then change the type of snack you eat.

Hands down my biggest downfall, although it wasn't clear to me. When I started college, I had little routine. This means that filling my day was difficult. And going into the kitchen for a snack, no matter how healthy, was customary. This is one of the hardest things for some people to do. But establishing a good routine is essential to good diabetes care. Snacks to eat include unsalted nuts, unsweetened dried fruits, vegetables, and dark chocolate.

2. Cut back on white flour and switch to whole grain carbohydrates.

This is the most essential part of your diet and what can show the greatest increase in weight loss. In fact, some diets only focus on this point and are very successful. Whole wheat flour is so good for you and has so much more flavor that changing is so much easier than you think. Most people are surprised at the products they can buy in a supermarket. Remember, the best bread to eat is the freshest with the less preservatives. Also, brown or basmati rice is great with a beautiful nutty texture. Whole wheat pasta is great and for your potatoes I would recommend the smaller new potatoes.

3. Stop drinking cocktails, start drinking wine.

The cocktails are packed with sugar, food coloring, and preservatives. As a student, I've had a lot of practice going out and not drinking cocktails. That's why my drink of choice is Malibu and Diet Coke if I have to drink something, and I make it last all night. So I can recharge with Diet Coke as it is almost sugar free. And it also looks like I'm drinking Malibu, who should know. If you are in a restaurant, the red wine is much better than any other wine you can order. And the antioxidants in red wine have been shown to be great for maintaining a healthy heart. The recommended amount is one glass a day with dinner.

4. Start cooking more fruits and vegetables.

Fruits and vegetables are a good way to get the vitamins and minerals you need. And there are so many ways to cook vegetables. But raw ones are the best, followed by steamed ones. Both forms also keep all their natural benefits. I will follow this post with another diabetes recipe post.

5. Drink more water.

I know you've heard people say this many times before, but the benefits of drinking more water are endless. Tips on how to consume more water in the day are, place water bottles in all places, at home or at work. So have one on your desk, one in the kitchen, one in the bedroom, living room, etc.

Try and drink all these water bottles and you are well on your way to 8 glasses a day. The trick is to add a bottle every few days, and always have plenty at reach.