Type 2 Diabetes - Five Simple Dietary Changes You Can Make to Improve Your Blood Sugar by Beverleigh H Piepers

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Making changes to your diet can be hard, and it can be intimidating. You may not know where to start, and all of the recommendations you find online can make things super confusing. The good news is improving your Type 2 diabetes can be done with just a handful of simple yet very effective dietary changes.

Let us take the confusion out of which foods you should and should not enjoy by talking about five simple yet effective dietary changes you can make to improve your blood sugar levels...

1. Eliminate Fruit Juice. Fruit juice often contains lots of added sugar. Pair added sugar with the sugar naturally found in fruit, and you are bound to experience a spike in blood sugar. Avoid fruit juice, and choose water, unsweetened sparkling water, or sweeten the water with freshly squeezed fruit juice.

2. Read Food Labels. Reading food labels can be your best tool when it comes to controlling your blood sugar! Checking food labels for added sugars by looking for anything ending in "ose" can be a great way to eliminate foods containing added sweeteners. Make it a habit to read the back of every label before you purchase a packaged food item. The more you do this, the better you will become at detecting added sugars!

3. Choose Complex Carbs versus Refined Carbs. Choose complex carbs like rolled oats, quinoa, and brown rice over white pasta, white rice, bread, and pastries. Complex carbs will be absorbed more slowly and are less likely to cause a blood sugar spike. Plus, complex carbs like quinoa or brown rice in their whole and natural state will not contain added sugar as bread and pastries will.

4. Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup. High fructose corn syrup is found in soda, crackers, candy, and even bread! It is one of the leading causes of obesity and can lead to Type 2 diabetes. It is essential to stay away from high fructose corn syrup at all costs. Instead, choose foods containing natural sweeteners such as...

• fruit,
• pure maple syrup,
• raw honey, or
• stevia.

However, keep in mind foods like dried fruit and honey can cause blood sugar imbalances when consumed in excess and these foods should only be eaten once in a while.

5. Stay Away from Trans and Hydrogenated Fats. Trans and hydrogenated fats are commonly found in fried and processed foods. Fast food items are notorious for being full of these damaging fats that can help cause...

• obesity,
• heart disease, and can
• trigger inflammation.

These fats can also increase your cholesterol level. Stay away from these fats, and choose healthier options such as...

• extra virgin olive oil,
• avocados,
• nuts,
• chia, and
• flaxseeds.

Take your health into your own hands and make a difference in your health and your life. Start by making one change a week until you have made all five. In just a short amount of time, you could have better control of your Type 2 diabetes, and living your healthiest life!

Although managing your disease can be very challenging, Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. You can make simple changes to your daily routine and lower both your weight and your blood sugar levels. Hang in there, the longer you do it, the easier it gets.

For nearly 25 years Beverleigh Piepers has searched for and found a number of secrets to help you build a healthy body. Go to http://DrugFreeType2Diabetes.com to learn about some of those secrets.

The answer isn't in the endless volumes of available information but in yourself.

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How Will You Enhance Your HEALTH? by Richard Brody

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The wisest, among us, realizes, there is nothing, as truly important, and essential, as our personal HEALTH, and well - being! While, some people, are blessed with healthier, better, family histories, than others, often, the essential difference, in the long - term, is whether we pay attention, to what makes is feel and act better, and reduces unwanted risks, etc. Healthy living and a healthier life, are often, based, on how we live, what we do, and whether we proceed, with a positive, can - do, attitude, rather than a pessimistic, problematic one! With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, identify, examine, consider, and review, using the mnemonic approach, why, this is, such a relevant, important consideration.

1. Healing; healthy; humane; humble: We maximize personal healing, when/ if, our focus is on the best way, to remain, as healthy, as possible. This, often, requires, proceeding, with an open - mind, and considering the options, rather than, automatically, resorting to medications, etc. Medicines may, temporarily reduce your symptoms, but, aren't you better off, when you focus on the causes, and proceed, in a holistic manner? When one behaves, in a humane manner, he normally, feels better about himself, and those, who are humble, enough, to admit, they don't have all the answers, are often, better served!
2. Emphasis; energy; excellence: How will you determine your personal emphasis, in terms of taking care, of yourself? Will you focus on personal excellence, and adhering to combining a sensible, exercise, and diet plan, as well as regularly, having a check - up, to ensure, all is okay? This combination, often, lets you proceed, with the best, overall, energy!

3. Attitude; attention; actions; alternatives: Proceed with a true, positive, can - do, attitude, and pay attention, to the best way, to live a happier, healthier life! Let your actions match your intentions, and commit to an action plan, which works, effectively, for you! Investigate the alternatives, and options, and be a happier, healthier person.

4. Listen; learn: Never assume, and effectively listen, so you might, learn, and understand, the best way, to make you happier, and healthier! The more you open - your - mind, and focus on a thorough, wellness plan, the better, you will, generally, feel!

5. Timely: Never procrastinate, but, commit, to proceeding, in a timely way, when it comes, to addressing ailments, symptoms, etc. Carefully select your health professionals, and discuss, your philosophy, so you might, remain on the same - page!

6. Happiness: Many studies have indicated, those with true happiness, often, experience the best health! If you can be, truly happy, and follow, your personal objectives, and needs, the results are often, superb!

Don't just talk about being healthy, but live a lifestyle, which enhances your personal HEALTH! Will you commit, to doing, what's best, for you?

Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally run events, consulted to thousands, and conducted personal development seminars, for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. Website: http://plan2lead.net and LIKE the Facebook page for alternative health: http://facebook.com/althealth

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