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Patricia writes on  diabeticmenus.org ,  giving

you the  information you need to raise awareness

on healthy eating habits and its associated

benefits to support those living with

diabetes on a daily basis.

Here are some basic guidelines that can help you and your family make healthier food decisions.

* Eat lots of vegetables’ and fruits.

* Choose whole fiber foods over processed grain products.

Try brown rice instead of white. Substitute brown bread for white.

* Eat fish two or three times a week.

* Select leaner cuts of meat like those that end in “loin.”

* Remove the skin from chicken and turkey.

* Eat low fat dairy

* Drink water and low calories non-carbonated liquids.

* Use liquid oils for cooking as an alternative to solid fats.

* Minimize too-high calorie junk food like chips, cookies, cakes, and regular frozen goodies.

Find baked chips and reduced calorie snacks. Or have a bit of fruit instead.

* Watch your portion sizes. Even an excessive amount of “healthy” food can cause an increase in weight.

Tips:

* Compare labels of similar foods, then pick the one with smaller amounts of saturated fats, cholesterol and sodium.

* Adults should consume below 2400 mg. of sodium per day. If you have high blood pressure, you need to target even less.

* Try adding spices and herbs in your cooking to substitute for salt for enhancing flavor.

A bit of Exercise Goes a long way. Something that gets you up and moving is good for you.

Some benefits you can receive from adding exercise to your routine:

* Decrease your risk of developing diabetes type 2 symptoms

* Decrease your risk of heart problems and stroke Lower blood pressure and cholesterol

* Reduce blood glucose (sugar) levels if you have diabetes, that may lessen your risk of developing diabetes-related complications

* Relieve tension * Make it easier to slim down

* Provide you with more energy

* Make it easier to sleep better

* Build stronger bones and muscle mass

You do not need to go to a gym, play sports or use fancy equipment.

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For more great tips from Patricia on how to live with diabetes …. Articles such as

Your Guide to Diabetic Cooking

Visit her blog http://www.diabeticmenus.org/ her personal hobby website devoted to guidelines to eat healthy to prevent and manage diabetes.

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