energy foods

[Guest guest]

Hello I am new here. I have insulin resistance which hasn't developed

into type 2 diabetes yet. My question is what should diabetics eat to

get energy?

[Guest guest]

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> Hello I am new here. I have insulin resistance which hasn't

developed

> into type 2 diabetes yet. My question is what should diabetics eat

to

> get energy?

Tamie -

The American Diabetes Association recommends a well balanced diet

that includes all 4 food groups... and specifically mentions

carbohydrates and protein as energy sources:

" Carbohydrates give you energy. Healthy choices are dried beans,

peas, and lentils; whole grain breads, cereals, and crackers; and

fruits and vegetables. Protein is needed for growth and is a good

back-up supply of energy. Healthy choices include lean meats and low-

fat dairy products. "

I particularly like brown rice, dried beans, steel-cut oatmeal, and

plenty of fruits and green vegetables.

, Charlotte NC

T2 since 1998, diet and exercise

[Guest guest]

> (snip) Diabetics and insulin resistants should minimize their

intake of carbohydrates, as diabetes and insulin resistance is the

inability to properly metabolize them. One would not put a lactose

intolerant on a high dairy diet, nor would you advise a wheat-diet to

one afflicted with celiac sprue, and by that logic diabetics and

insulin resistants should not base their diets on carbohydrates.

> (snip)

> [, Bruce]

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Bruce -

I did not say we should " base our diets on carbohydrates " . But I

don't think we can avoid carbs either. There are " good carbs "

and " bad carbs " , as well as " good fats " and " bad fats " . When we eat

carbs we should try for the good ones (lower glycemic index), and

when we eat fats we should strive for the monosaturated good fats

(like olive oil). People with celiac disease should avoid ALL wheat,

but I have not seen a single reputable institution or study to say

diabetics should avoid ALL carbohydrates. It is a matter of choices.

ADA and Joslin say to make the good choices. They do say

carbohydrates are a vital source of energy, even for diabetics.

, Charlotte NC