Diabetes Diet: The Best Diet for Managing Diabetes
QUESTION You share in your book the personal reasons that lead you to care about the place of sugar on the plate. What are they?
ANSWER My paternal grandfather was diabetic. He died from the complications of his diabetes. My father, with more or less controlled diabetes, was very fond of liqueurs, very fond of cake. He also had complications later in life.
I have polycystic ovary syndrome; I had an ovary adn three-quarters removed. It is the leading cause of infertility in women.It comes with hormonal disorders and, often, abdominal weight gain, prediabetes, or even type 2 diabetes. I had this hyperglycemia even though I ate well. Not to mention menopause, wich raised my blood sugar.
Each time,I had to rethink my diet. For example, I used to need something sweet to finish each meal. Over time,I went from tapioca to fruit,to fruit yogurt,then to plain yogurt until I no longer systematically finished with a dessert. Today, I no longer have that craving. In short, I improved all of this through a low glycemic index diet [a scale that measures the impact of foods on blood sugar levels].
Q As a doctor of nutrition, you are a good example of the shoemaker being well-shod!
R Yes, that’s it! I have always said that a sugar-free diet for the diabetic person is the best there is. It resembles the Mediterranean diet with olive oil, fewer processed foods, more vegetables, more
First, go back to the basics! Reduce your consumption of processed foods […] to really turn to staple foods.
Then, increasing your vegetable intake is a priority. Eating at least three servings of vegetables a day will provide enormous benefits.
Next, tell yourself it will be easier after a week or two. Give yourself time. After a week, you sleep better and have more energy, whereas before you just felt like collapsing in the evening.
doing it as a group helps! In addition to my book, I offer a four-week group program starting January 19th. We have a platform on stopausucre.com, daily motivational capsules, videos, a dedicated Facebook page, etc. Because there’s a group doing it at the same time,it’s more motivating.
Q How can you eat healthy despite the rising grocery bill?
R In my book, I have a lot of legumes: they are not expensive and have a positive effect on blood sugar. I also have variations and replacements that cost less, such as an egg to replace smoked salmon in a sandwich, for example. I also have simple recipes, like chicken with mustard sauce, which contains only five ingredients.
Red and meat and butter at the top of the pyramid and whole grains at the bottom! That’s the carnivore diet that’s being promoted. And it’s as if saturated fats have become good fats. Yet, the World Health Organization has classified red meat as possibly carcinogenic.
I think that can lead to making bad choices. there’s lobbying from the meat industry in there. Let’s just say I much prefer the Mediterranean food pyramid or our Canadian guide devoid of any consultation with the food industry!
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Table of Contents
- Stop Sugar
- Isabelle Huot
- Les Éditions de l’Homme
- 240 pages
- 34.95 $
QUINOA AND CHICKPEA SALAD
(Makes 2 servings)
Moroccan Carrot Salad Recipe
This vibrant Moroccan Carrot Salad offers a refreshing blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures. It’s a quick and easy side dish,perfect for adding a burst of flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 green onion, minced
- 90 ml (6 tablespoons) canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) slivered almonds
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) dried cranberries
- Cilantro, chopped
Sauce
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