"Although the actual recommendations suggest that diabetics should consume 45 to 60 g of carbs at each meal, recent evidence now shows that people with diabetes would benefit from adopting the low-carb approach, as pointed out in the June 2006 issue of the journal "Nutrition and Metabolism." Evidence suggests that an eating plan limiting carbs to less than 50 to 60 g a day could result in weight loss, better glycemic control and improved blood cholesterol levels.
Because carbs raise blood sugar levels, it is advisable for people with diabetes to incorporate more low-carb foods into their diet. The best low-carb options include nonstarchy vegetables, such as kale, broccoli, leafy greens, cauliflower, asparagus, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, bell pepper, summer squash and green beans, as well as protein-rich foods, such as poultry, fish, seafood, meat, eggs and cheese, and healthy fats, such as avocado, olives, olive oil, coconut oil and nuts, which are practically carb-free. The fruits with the lowest carb content are berries and unsweetened dairy products, such as regular milk and plain yogurt, which can also be considered low-carb foods."
If all dietitions were like Ashley Jacob, the NHS could save a fortune on unnecessary and at times dangerous medication. Moreover, many more years of complication free life would be the norm for most diabetics.
Eddie
http://www.livestrong.com/article/350726-low-carb-foods-and-diabetes/
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"Ashley Jacob is a registered dietitian. She has experience working with people who have diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and obesity issues. Jacob obtained a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science, both in nutrition, from Laval University in Quebec City, Canada."
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/350726-low-carb-foods-and-diabetes/#ixzz1Ur74SoQq
A real "Dietitian" who unlike Ally understands the effects of carbs on diabetics.
Graham
Ah but you see Ally has found a paper that proves that she was right all along:
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-forum/viewtopic.php?t=23406&p=213011#p212994
True she hasn't actually read the paper, and it is about mice and not humans, but it confirms her prejudice that fat is bad, so it must be right.
Yes, it's a shame more dieticians are not like Ashley.She clearly understands the benefits of a low carb diet not only to us diabetics but also the help it gives to all when we lessen the intake of sugars and starchy carbs. This does of course have health benefits in many other areas the main one I think being obesity. It is an uphill battle and if its possible we have to start educating the young (and their parents) who regularly have these high sugar and carbs thrown at them on tv adverts. Yes its true we do also see 'the eat 5 a day' fruit/vegetable slogan that has been around for a short while now but the more we can do to spread the word the better.
Glenys
Isn't it refreshing to see a dietician talk sense, there must be more out there somewhere.
High carbs = nonsense. Low carbs = good sense
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