It’s not until I started looking in to my diet – in particular a low GL diet – that I discovered there are good and bad fats. The bad fats contain the cholesterol that clogs up arteries. The good fats …
Read MoreThe biggest mistake in fighting diabetes?
Chances are, if you have type 2 diabetes, you’re overweight. But being overweight isn’t the cause of diabetes. Although it’s easy to see how it goes hand in hand (have a look at this post to see how). So a …
Read MoreAll day breakfast?
Everybody likes an all day breakfast. And best of all, there’s one that is a brilliant choice for keeping your blood sugar low: porridge! Why do some folk think it’s only for breakfast? It’s nice at any time of the …
Read MoreStill want sugar in your hot drinks?
Ever heard of Xylitol? It’s a made from a natural sugar called xylose. Some fruits have lots of it – like plumbs, cherries and berries. Xylitol looks and tastes just like normal sugar – but here’s the biggie: It has …
Read MoreA simple way to lower the GL of your snacks
The tip is so simple – but really effective. And you don’t really have to change your diet to use it – but just on its own it will make a difference. It’s this: Only eat carbs with protein. That’s …
Read MoreGlucagon – your new best friend
A low GL diet won’t just get a grip on your blood sugar balance: chances are you’ll lose a lot of weight too. And that’s not because you’re swapping doughnuts for lentils (well, of course, that’s going to help). When …
Read MoreUnderstanding GL – the key to reversing diabetes
Here’s a dull management saying for you: “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it”. That’s true in business, but it’s also true if you have, or are approaching diabetes. You need to literally measure your food – or …
Read More10 simple ways to reverse diabetes
1. Eat a low GL diet. A ‘low glycemic’ diet won’t cause sugar spikes and that’ll keep your blood sugar even. 2. Pig out on soluble fibres. A low GL diet includes foods like lentils, beans and chickpeas which are …
Read More7 lifestyle habits that give diabetes a foothold
1. A sweet tooth. If you’re fond of anything that gives you a quick sugar rush, it’s not going to help you out. And this includes a whole load of stuff you could term healthy, like honey, raisins, banannas and …
Read MoreHow type 2 diabetes creeps up on you
A poor lifestyle and diet raises your blood sugar levels. There’s no getting away from that. The trouble is, the more often your blood sugar leves go high, the more insulin you make. And the more you make, the more …
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