Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 From: stretch20011@... > Does eating oatmeal help u sleep? I've read the " eating oatmeal B4 > bed " B4 - - what is the significance? Complex carbohydrates before bed helps you sleep. Oatmeal is a very good example of a complex carbohydrate. Oatmeal (and spelt) are avoids for non-secretors so another complex carbohydrate can be substituted. " Nocturnal hypoglycemia is a major cause of insomnia, in particular sleep maintenance insomnia (waking in the middle of the night, unable to get back to sleep.) When there is a drop in the blood glucose level, it cause the release of hormones that regulate glucose levels, such as adrenaline, glucagon, cortisol and growth hormone. These compounds stimulate the brain. They are a natural signal that it is time to eat. Many people in the US suffer from faulty glucose metabolism, either hypoglycemia or diabetes, because of overeating refined carbohydrates. Good bedtime snacks to keep blood sugar levels steady throughout the night are oatmeal and other whole grain cereals, whole grain breads, and muffins, and other complex carbohydrates. These foods will not only help maintain blood sugar levels, they actually help to promote sleep by increasing the levels of serotonin within the brain. " excerpted from Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 interesting! thanks RE: OATMEAL B4 Bed > From: stretch20011@... > > > Does eating oatmeal help u sleep? I've read the " eating oatmeal B4 > > bed " B4 - - what is the significance? > > Complex carbohydrates before bed helps you sleep. Oatmeal is a very > good example of a complex carbohydrate. Oatmeal (and spelt) are > avoids for non-secretors so another complex carbohydrate can be > substituted. > > " Nocturnal hypoglycemia is a major cause of insomnia, in particular > sleep maintenance insomnia (waking in the middle of the night, unable > to get back to sleep.) When there is a drop in the blood glucose > level, it cause the release of hormones that regulate glucose levels, > such as adrenaline, glucagon, cortisol and growth hormone. These > compounds stimulate the brain. They are a natural signal that it is > time to eat. > > Many people in the US suffer from faulty glucose metabolism, either > hypoglycemia or diabetes, because of overeating refined carbohydrates. > Good bedtime snacks to keep blood sugar levels steady throughout the > night are oatmeal and other whole grain cereals, whole grain breads, > and muffins, and other complex carbohydrates. These foods will not > only help maintain blood sugar levels, they actually help to promote > sleep by increasing the levels of serotonin within the brain. " > > excerpted from Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 I find that oatmeal is too glycemic for me, creates flushing. Do you know of other non-wheat grains that have a less strachy effect? Also, tried this program before and after awhile found allof theprotein a bit much. What suggestions do you have for hypoglycemia? Thanks Cherie > interesting! thanks > > RE: OATMEAL B4 Bed > > > > From: stretch20011@y... > > > > > Does eating oatmeal help u sleep? I've read the " eating oatmeal B4 > > > bed " B4 - - what is the significance? > > > > Complex carbohydrates before bed helps you sleep. Oatmeal is a very > > good example of a complex carbohydrate. Oatmeal (and spelt) are > > avoids for non-secretors so another complex carbohydrate can be > > substituted. > > > > " Nocturnal hypoglycemia is a major cause of insomnia, in particular > > sleep maintenance insomnia (waking in the middle of the night, unable > > to get back to sleep.) When there is a drop in the blood glucose > > level, it cause the release of hormones that regulate glucose levels, > > such as adrenaline, glucagon, cortisol and growth hormone. These > > compounds stimulate the brain. They are a natural signal that it is > > time to eat. > > > > Many people in the US suffer from faulty glucose metabolism, either > > hypoglycemia or diabetes, because of overeating refined carbohydrates. > > Good bedtime snacks to keep blood sugar levels steady throughout the > > night are oatmeal and other whole grain cereals, whole grain breads, > > and muffins, and other complex carbohydrates. These foods will not > > only help maintain blood sugar levels, they actually help to promote > > sleep by increasing the levels of serotonin within the brain. " > > > > excerpted from Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 Hi Cherie, what do you mean by flushing? You face is red? Or something gastro-intestinal? Thanks; Kristl RE: OATMEAL B4 Bed > > > > From: stretch20011@y... > > > > > Does eating oatmeal help u sleep? I've read the " eating oatmeal B4 > > > bed " B4 - - what is the significance? > > > > Complex carbohydrates before bed helps you sleep. Oatmeal is a very > > good example of a complex carbohydrate. Oatmeal (and spelt) are > > avoids for non-secretors so another complex carbohydrate can be > > substituted. > > > > " Nocturnal hypoglycemia is a major cause of insomnia, in particular > > sleep maintenance insomnia (waking in the middle of the night, unable > > to get back to sleep.) When there is a drop in the blood glucose > > level, it cause the release of hormones that regulate glucose levels, > > such as adrenaline, glucagon, cortisol and growth hormone. These > > compounds stimulate the brain. They are a natural signal that it is > > time to eat. > > > > Many people in the US suffer from faulty glucose metabolism, either > > hypoglycemia or diabetes, because of overeating refined carbohydrates. > > Good bedtime snacks to keep blood sugar levels steady throughout the > > night are oatmeal and other whole grain cereals, whole grain breads, > > and muffins, and other complex carbohydrates. These foods will not > > only help maintain blood sugar levels, they actually help to promote > > sleep by increasing the levels of serotonin within the brain. " > > > > excerpted from Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 What kind of oatmeal are you using? The quick oats or minute oats are metabolized quickly but the old fashioned ones that need to be cooked for a long time are slow burning. My DH uses a little canola oil and a tiny bit of honey and tasts the oats in the oven at 200, I think for an hour or 2...I don't pay much attention...and then adds some ground nuts and pumpkin seeds. This makes a tasty homemade granola that I ocassionally eat some of if i can't sleep. I eat it dry - just off the spoon and think of it as oatmeal cookies. Eating it dry means that you chew it more and get the digestion started in the mouth. If I ate it at night it would carry me all night. But by the third day I would have brain fog. However, I am a nonnie and therefore it is not for me - except ocassionally - and furthermore, my ND told me not to eat from dinner to breakfast in order to let the body assimilate and detoxify. At first I thought I would perish without my bedtime snack but I am healthier this way. I also found that bedtime eating really packs on the lbs. At one point I was having oat bran with a little soy milk....but alas soy does not really agree with me. I find that if I have eaten some complex carbs at dinner..sweet potato or brown rice... that helps. , What complex carbs are then suitable for nonnies at bedtime? I usually do not eat any grains as I don't feel well on them...only a little brown rice. I have a glucometer because I used to have hypoglycemia and but whenever I have checked blood sugar levels of late they have been very good. Usually on awakening bs is mid range normal - 5.5 and a few times when I woke in the night and took it, it was normal too. However, i am wondering if I woke after my body had made the adjustment..with pouring in other hormones. Sometimes I will awake in the night and feel hungry and know that i need to eat something in order to get back to sleep but usually do not feel any hunger. Any insights are gratefully received. Also which Enclyclopedia of Natural medicine are you quoting? Worth buying? thanks, Ann > RE: OATMEAL B4 Bed > > > Complex carbohydrates before bed helps you sleep. Oatmeal is a very > > good example of a complex carbohydrate. Oatmeal (and spelt) are > > avoids for non-secretors so another complex carbohydrate can be > > substituted. > > > > " Nocturnal hypoglycemia is a major cause of insomnia, in particular > > sleep maintenance insomnia (waking in the middle of the night, unable > > to get back to sleep.) When there is a drop in the blood glucose > > level, it cause the release of hormones that regulate glucose levels, > > such as adrenaline, glucagon, cortisol and growth hormone. These > > compounds stimulate the brain. They are a natural signal that it is > > time to eat. > > > > Many people in the US suffer from faulty glucose metabolism, either > > hypoglycemia or diabetes, because of overeating refined carbohydrates. > > Good bedtime snacks to keep blood sugar levels steady throughout the > > night are oatmeal and other whole grain cereals, whole grain breads, > > and muffins, and other complex carbohydrates. These foods will not > > only help maintain blood sugar levels, they actually help to promote > > sleep by increasing the levels of serotonin within the brain. " > > > > excerpted from Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 face gets red --- Kristl <kristl_smith@...> wrote: > Hi Cherie, what do you mean by flushing? You face is > red? Or something gastro-intestinal? > Thanks; > Kristl > RE: OATMEAL B4 Bed > > > > > > > From: stretch20011@y... > > > > > > > Does eating oatmeal help u sleep? I've read > the " eating oatmeal > B4 > > > > bed " B4 - - what is the significance? > > > > > > Complex carbohydrates before bed helps you > sleep. Oatmeal is a > very > > > good example of a complex carbohydrate. > Oatmeal (and spelt) are > > > avoids for non-secretors so another complex > carbohydrate can be > > > substituted. > > > > > > " Nocturnal hypoglycemia is a major cause of > insomnia, in > particular > > > sleep maintenance insomnia (waking in the > middle of the night, > unable > > > to get back to sleep.) When there is a drop > in the blood glucose > > > level, it cause the release of hormones that > regulate glucose > levels, > > > such as adrenaline, glucagon, cortisol and > growth hormone. These > > > compounds stimulate the brain. They are a > natural signal that it > is > > > time to eat. > > > > > > Many people in the US suffer from faulty > glucose metabolism, > either > > > hypoglycemia or diabetes, because of > overeating refined > carbohydrates. > > > Good bedtime snacks to keep blood sugar levels > steady throughout > the > > > night are oatmeal and other whole grain > cereals, whole grain > breads, > > > and muffins, and other complex carbohydrates. > These foods will > not > > > only help maintain blood sugar levels, they > actually help to > promote > > > sleep by increasing the levels of serotonin > within the brain. " > > > > > > excerpted from Encyclopedia of Natural > Medicine > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 In a message dated 12/22/01 7:28:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, kristl_smith@... writes: > , I notice sometimes my face is overly red My face flushes in response to alcohol (sometimes but not always) and any kind of spicy foods or foods with vinegar in them. I don't know why. I also sweat if I eat anything the least bit spicy or with vinegar in it, and I only seem to sweat on one side of my face (left side). This has been happening since I was about 35. Can't explain it. I don't have high blood pressure. Sharon (Ontario) Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 I don't think oatmeal is the best starchy carb for pre-sleep... When I've had it in the morning I've been groggy and carbed out... the rolled kind, really any processed kind is worse... I think beans would be the way to go here, nice gentle and SLOW conversion to glucose, the fiber is good, bulking, like 3 times the protein... won't result in the mid-sleep low blood-sugar leptin attack. BTW: anyone who is hungry after eating carbohydrates should check out some of the information in a low-carb diet book, like Atkins, or CAD ( " Carbohydrate Addict's Diet " ) or my favorite and number one recommendation: " Protein Power " or " Protein Power Lifeplan " . These books deal specifically with the common problems that result from carbohydrates; the early and oftentimes exaggerated appetite is explained very well. I've heard an O or two describe this effect as a result of the starchy carb's " empty nutrition " effect, that of causing hunger because the body did not receive the nutrients in the food it expected, but this is almost certainly not the cause of the excessive hunger that results from typical quantities of carb consumption. It is important to understand what happens with the following in particular in regards to carbohydrates: blood sugar levels, hormones involved in the storage and release of hormones, the stomach's relationship to these hormones, the brain's response to blood-sugar and hormones. I don't think it does much good for someone in the group to attempt to explain it, or even quote from a book, I think it is best for people who have difficulty remaining asleep after a carb meal or have hunger problems after carbs (compulsive after carbs? feel out of control?) to just sit down and read a book that explains it in a few hundred pages, much better chance of retaining the information and making use of it. I do believe that chronic hunger and overeating are symptoms of malnourishment but the kind of excessive hunger that results from one high-carb meal would most likely be the result of a hormonal imbalance and not that one low-nutrient meal. It is important to understand the endocrine's relationship to foods, it really helps to understand how our body's react to certain foods. Also, I read someone say they were drowsy after carbs and attributing it to insulin-resistance... I don't think so... though high insulin levels can cause drowsiness, I think if someone were used to a certain level of serotonin and for high-glucose levels the " surprise " could cause a dramatic change in neurochemical levels, resulting in the drowsiness. I know even if I'm insulin sensitive (such as having very little stored glycogen in my liver and musculature and taking adequate chromium supplements and exercising my bod which increase insulin-sensitivity like nothing else) if I have a sudden influx of carbs I can get " carbed out " even though my liver and muscles and other organs have plenty of room to suck up all that volatile energy. In any case, here is an interesting web page bringing more depth to the glycemic index's indications on foods, I think it illustrates a good point, the glycemic index is not necessarily the best indictor of a food's effect in our bodies, many variables effect what happens, enjoy: http://www.zonehome.com/zlib0025.htm RE: OATMEAL B4 Bed > > > > > > > > > > From: stretch20011@y... > > > > > > > > > Does eating oatmeal help u sleep? I've read > > the " eating oatmeal > > B4 > > > > > bed " B4 - - what is the significance? > > > > > > > > Complex carbohydrates before bed helps you > > sleep. Oatmeal is a > > very > > > > good example of a complex carbohydrate. > > Oatmeal (and spelt) are > > > > avoids for non-secretors so another complex > > carbohydrate can be > > > > substituted. > > > > > > > > " Nocturnal hypoglycemia is a major cause of > > insomnia, in > > particular > > > > sleep maintenance insomnia (waking in the > > middle of the night, > > unable > > > > to get back to sleep.) When there is a drop > > in the blood glucose > > > > level, it cause the release of hormones that > > regulate glucose > > levels, > > > > such as adrenaline, glucagon, cortisol and > > growth hormone. These > > > > compounds stimulate the brain. They are a > > natural signal that it > > is > > > > time to eat. > > > > > > > > Many people in the US suffer from faulty > > glucose metabolism, > > either > > > > hypoglycemia or diabetes, because of > > overeating refined > > carbohydrates. > > > > Good bedtime snacks to keep blood sugar levels > > steady throughout > > the > > > > night are oatmeal and other whole grain > > cereals, whole grain > > breads, > > > > and muffins, and other complex carbohydrates. > > These foods will > > not > > > > only help maintain blood sugar levels, they > > actually help to > > promote > > > > sleep by increasing the levels of serotonin > > within the brain. " > > > > > > > > excerpted from Encyclopedia of Natural > > Medicine > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 Axel wrote: > I don't think oatmeal is the best starchy carb for pre-sleep... I've been using oatmeal (or spelt bread) for about 2 months now. When I saw my naturopath last week, he, too, suggested that oatmeal isn't the best for me. In fact, he strongly encouraged me to switch to a protein meal/shake or a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of walnuts. His words, " It's still a grain. " I've come to feel a little dependent on the oatmeal as well as a little concerned about potential weight gain so I'll be giving this a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 thanks Cherie- another question then, I notice sometimes my face is overly red. I thought it was connected to food but wasn't sure what/how. Does your face flush in response to your blood sugar level? Or specifically oatmeal? Does anyone else experience this? RE: OATMEAL B4 Bed > > > > > > > From: stretch20011@y... > > > > > > > Does eating oatmeal help u sleep? I've read > the " eating oatmeal > B4 > > > > bed " B4 - - what is the significance? > > > > > > Complex carbohydrates before bed helps you > sleep. Oatmeal is a > very > > > good example of a complex carbohydrate. > Oatmeal (and spelt) are > > > avoids for non-secretors so another complex > carbohydrate can be > > > substituted. > > > > > > " Nocturnal hypoglycemia is a major cause of > insomnia, in > particular > > > sleep maintenance insomnia (waking in the > middle of the night, > unable > > > to get back to sleep.) When there is a drop > in the blood glucose > > > level, it cause the release of hormones that > regulate glucose > levels, > > > such as adrenaline, glucagon, cortisol and > growth hormone. These > > > compounds stimulate the brain. They are a > natural signal that it > is > > > time to eat. > > > > > > Many people in the US suffer from faulty > glucose metabolism, > either > > > hypoglycemia or diabetes, because of > overeating refined > carbohydrates. > > > Good bedtime snacks to keep blood sugar levels > steady throughout > the > > > night are oatmeal and other whole grain > cereals, whole grain > breads, > > > and muffins, and other complex carbohydrates. > These foods will > not > > > only help maintain blood sugar levels, they > actually help to > promote > > > sleep by increasing the levels of serotonin > within the brain. " > > > > > > excerpted from Encyclopedia of Natural > Medicine > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2001 Report Share Posted December 22, 2001 > From: Kristl [mailto:kristl_smith@...] > > thanks Cherie- another question then, I notice sometimes my > face is overly red. I thought it > was connected to food but wasn't sure what/how. Does your > face flush in response to your blood sugar > level? Or specifically oatmeal? Does anyone else experience this? I flushed once when I got too much niacin. Flushing is common with too much niacin, but not a problem. It was kind of a wave that passed through - flushed - my body. I had retired for the evening so I don't know if my face was red or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2001 Report Share Posted December 23, 2001 How about a little brown rice with pumpkin seed, walnuts or almonds and just a little rice or sow milk and a dash of maple syrup. Mostly nuts. That would be more beneficial and better carb ratio. The beans sounds like a good idea also. KM --- cityprojectsinc <cityprojectsinc@...> wrote: > I find that oatmeal is too glycemic for me, creates > flushing. Do you > know of other non-wheat grains that have a less > strachy effect? > > Also, tried this program before and after awhile > found allof > theprotein a bit much. What suggestions do you have > for hypoglycemia? > > Thanks > Cherie > > > > > > > interesting! thanks > > > > RE: OATMEAL B4 Bed > > > > > > > From: stretch20011@y... > > > > > > > Does eating oatmeal help u sleep? I've read > the " eating oatmeal > B4 > > > > bed " B4 - - what is the significance? > > > > > > Complex carbohydrates before bed helps you > sleep. Oatmeal is a > very > > > good example of a complex carbohydrate. Oatmeal > (and spelt) are > > > avoids for non-secretors so another complex > carbohydrate can be > > > substituted. > > > > > > " Nocturnal hypoglycemia is a major cause of > insomnia, in > particular > > > sleep maintenance insomnia (waking in the middle > of the night, > unable > > > to get back to sleep.) When there is a drop in > the blood glucose > > > level, it cause the release of hormones that > regulate glucose > levels, > > > such as adrenaline, glucagon, cortisol and > growth hormone. These > > > compounds stimulate the brain. They are a > natural signal that it > is > > > time to eat. > > > > > > Many people in the US suffer from faulty glucose > metabolism, > either > > > hypoglycemia or diabetes, because of overeating > refined > carbohydrates. > > > Good bedtime snacks to keep blood sugar levels > steady throughout > the > > > night are oatmeal and other whole grain cereals, > whole grain > breads, > > > and muffins, and other complex carbohydrates. > These foods will > not > > > only help maintain blood sugar levels, they > actually help to > promote > > > sleep by increasing the levels of serotonin > within the brain. " > > > > > > excerpted from Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2001 Report Share Posted December 23, 2001 " Sow milk " ? How do you milk a pig ?= Verrry carefully=. LOL Sorry, couldn't resist. :-o Emm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2001 Report Share Posted December 24, 2001 Hi , Very interesting and I am going to try... what protein.meal/shake do you use? Think I would like that the best because it is balanced and easy to digest - more so that nuts would be for me. Thanks, Ann RE: Re: OATMEAL B4 Bed Axel wrote: > I don't think oatmeal is the best starchy carb for pre-sleep... I've been using oatmeal (or spelt bread) for about 2 months now. When I saw my naturopath last week, he, too, suggested that oatmeal isn't the best for me. In fact, he strongly encouraged me to switch to a protein meal/shake or a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of walnuts. His words, " It's still a grain. " I've come to feel a little dependent on the oatmeal as well as a little concerned about potential weight gain so I'll be giving this a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2001 Report Share Posted December 26, 2001 I havent been able to follow the whole thread but if you are eating carbs to help with sleep have you considered eating turkey? Something in it promotes sleepiness - I think tryptophan or something ....just wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2001 Report Share Posted December 26, 2001 L-Tryptophan is an amino acid that is found in all meat. It also helps with sleep and you can buy it in tablet form to help with sleep also. JK -----Original Message----- I havent been able to follow the whole thread but if you are eating carbs to help with sleep have you considered eating turkey? Something in it promotes sleepiness - I think tryptophan or something ...just wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2001 Report Share Posted December 27, 2001 Oatmeal before bed is less about helping you fall asleep and more about helping you stay asleep - and it's not all carbs. The problem is nocturnal hypoglycemia, an important cause of sleep maintenance insomnia. When there is a drop in blood glucose levels, it causes the release of hormones the regulate sleep, such as adrenaline, glucagon, cortisol, and growth hormones. These compounds stimulate the brain and are a natural signal that it is time to eat. Many people suffer from faulty glucose metabolism. Complex carbohydrates, oatmeal in particular, are good bedtime snacks keep the blood sugar levels steady throughout the night. These foods also promote sleep by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. A pill isn't going to help you if this is your problem. > L-Tryptophan is an amino acid that is found in all meat. > It also helps with > sleep and you can buy it in tablet form to help with sleep also. > > JK > > -----Original Message----- > > I havent been able to follow the whole thread but if you > are eating carbs to > help with sleep have you considered eating > turkey? Something in it promotes sleepiness - I think tryptophan or > something ...just wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2001 Report Share Posted December 27, 2001 It's not a " pill " but an amino acid that is sometimes " lacking " and that deficiency is very likely the basis for the faulty glucose metab in the first place. No good treating the symptom - but the cause! JK RE: Re: OATMEAL B4 Bed Oatmeal before bed is less about helping you fall asleep and more about helping you stay asleep - and it's not all carbs. The problem is nocturnal hypoglycemia, an important cause of sleep maintenance insomnia. When there is a drop in blood glucose levels, it causes the release of hormones the regulate sleep, such as adrenaline, glucagon, cortisol, and growth hormones. These compounds stimulate the brain and are a natural signal that it is time to eat. Many people suffer from faulty glucose metabolism. Complex carbohydrates, oatmeal in particular, are good bedtime snacks keep the blood sugar levels steady throughout the night. These foods also promote sleep by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. A pill isn't going to help you if this is your problem. > L-Tryptophan is an amino acid that is found in all meat. > It also helps with > sleep and you can buy it in tablet form to help with sleep also. > > JK > > -----Original Message----- > > I havent been able to follow the whole thread but if you > are eating carbs to > help with sleep have you considered eating > turkey? Something in it promotes sleepiness - I think tryptophan or > something ...just wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 If the intent is to stabolize blood sugars throughout the night eating might I suggest adding a protein and some fats. No. 1 rule of (good) diabetic management is never eat nekkid carbs. I'm assuming that the oatmeal is the old fashioned/rolled oats - instant oatmeal would not work in this case (it is refined hence it has a higher glycemic curve). Anyway the fat and protein slow the metabolism of the carbs and allow for less of a rebound effect (from sugars). So if eating oatmeal maybe add an hardboiled egg (not in the oatmeal of course LOL or having 1/2 sweet potato w/turkey (hmm they make a baby food like that my favorite was a nutbutter (like walnut butter) on a slice of apple yum! (also apple has a lower glycemic index). But you all probably know all this anyway - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 Crystal wrote: > If the intent is to stabolize blood sugars throughout the > night eating might I suggest adding a protein and some fats. My ND suggested the same thing. Walnuts, in particular. I've gone as far as giving up the oatmeal altogether and having salmon for my bedtime snack. Of course, all the best laid plans... the nights I *can* sleep through the night, ye old dog decides she wants to go out at 2:15. Sigh. Hopefully, I'll be able to return to sleep soon. > I'm assuming that the oatmeal is the old fashioned/rolled > oats - instant oatmeal would not work in this case (it is > refined hence it has a higher glycemic curve). Instant oatmeal isn't good for much, is it? A friend recommended Irish oatmeal. Anyone ever heard of it? She said it was better than rolled oats, but I haven't been able to come up with anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 In a message dated 12/28/01 3:31:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, kmaskell@... writes: > the nights I *can* sleep through > the night, ye old dog decides she wants to go out at 2:15. Sigh. > Maybe you should give the dog a snack at bedtime also. LOL Sharon (Ontario) Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 Good on you Crystal Re: Re: OATMEAL B4 Bed If the intent is to stabolize blood sugars throughout the night eating might I suggest adding a protein and some fats. No. 1 rule of (good) diabetic management is never eat nekkid carbs. I'm assuming that the oatmeal is the old fashioned/rolled oats - instant oatmeal would not work in this case (it is refined hence it has a higher glycemic curve). Anyway the fat and protein slow the metabolism of the carbs and allow for less of a rebound effect (from sugars). So if eating oatmeal maybe add an hardboiled egg (not in the oatmeal of course LOL or having 1/2 sweet potato w/turkey (hmm they make a baby food like that my favorite was a nutbutter (like walnut butter) on a slice of apple yum! (also apple has a lower glycemic index). But you all probably know all this anyway - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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