Re: Christy's message......

[Guest guest]

.....tells me that she is following a well-balanced,

common-sensical approach

to eating as a diabetic that should help keep her

happy and healthy for

years to come.

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Jim

Jim, what you describe is exactly what I've been

trying to achieve by

taking bits and pieces of the various " plans " and

applying the parts

that seem to make sense to me. Thank you for your

articulate

presentation. I eat about 100 grams of carbs a day,

and try to

choose those that pack in nutrition and fiber, such as

whole grains.

I eat a little more protein than the ADA recommends,

but less than

the Bernstein/Atkins folk, and limit it to lean meats

and lots of

fish. I also avoid eating foods high in cholesterol.

I include fats

in my diet, but try to make them more the

monounsaturated fats, and

also try to limit preservatives, trans fats, nitrates,

and too much

sodium. I seem to be able to eat 1-2 servings of

fruit a day, and

the rest is veggies. It's working for me and I feel

great. I know

everyone is difference, but this is what I've come up

with for myself

because it makes sense to me.

Christy

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