Simple carbohydrates vegetables
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I read that carbohydrates are the main source of energy, so it is important to eat some amount of carbohydrates daily so the body is able to function. There are different types of carbohydrates. For example breads, pasta, potatoes and rice and then there are vegetables and fruits. Can I obtain my carbohydrate intake just by eating (vegetables and fruits), or is it important that I also eat (breads, pasta, potatoes and rice in small quantities)?.
Ingestion of increased quantities of carbohydrates, especially simple carbohydrates, increases the level of serotonin in the body, which alters the mood. Simple sugars like candy and sweets can convert sadness and sorrow to an ‘all’s well with the world’ attitude for about an hour or two. Complex carbohydrates also increase serotonin levels but the presence of proteins restricts the production of serotonin.
How does this actually happen?
Diabetes will not cause uti's but will make you more susceptible to them. If you do have diabetes, your life is not over. You start off by cutting down on carbohydrates. If you don't exercise...start. If you are overweight, plan on losing a little. If you are borderline, these suggestions will help immensely. About your uti, increase you fluids (not alcohol or caffeine) and you should see an improvement in two to three days.
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Google Glycemic Index [GI] and understand the difference between good carbs [complex] and bad carbs [simple]. Carbohydrates [simple carbs] that break down quickly during digestion and release sugar rapidly into the bloodstream have a high GI; carbohydrates that break down more slowly, releasing sugar more gradually into the bloodstream, have a low GI. As asok mentioned, watch the carbs. Carbs are wreak havoc to a t2 diabetics glucose level.
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All foods may be eaten in moderation if you have diabetes, but too many carbohydrates may increase your blood glucose levels. Carbohydrates break down into sugars easily, so healthy carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes such as beans and peas and low-fat dairy products should constitute the majority of this food group.
Amino acids from high quality animal proteins, along with carbohydrates from vegetables (not grains) are essential for this process.
Whey protein, free range chicken, Organic eggs and Grass-fed beef.
Sources of carbohydrates any vegetable limit carrots and beets, they are high in sugar. Dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale or Swiss chard Low fructose fruits like lemon, limes, passion fruit, apricots, plums, cantaloupe, and raspberries.
I always assume vegetables are good for me. Are there any I should be avoiding or limiting how much of it I eat?
The only kinds you want to stay away from are the unhealthy kinds, which are processed things like fast food french fries and white flour. Vegetables, fruits, potatoes, whole grains, rice, etc are all great forms of carbohydrates that the body needs, if you can digest them personally.
Some raw vegetables are indeed very hard for anyone to digest, such as broccoli and kale, but others, such as sprouts and carrots, are not, so eliminating all raw vegetables is silly. You say avoid carbohydrates, but all vegetables are carbohydrates, so are you saying don't eat any foods rich in antioxidants? Cayenne pepper, for those who are used to it in their cultures, actually helps to heal the mucosal lining of the stomach. Sesame seeds? Really? Onions?
Try to keep carbohydrates(starches) more complex instead of simple, for instance wheat bread instead of white, brown rice instead of white. Vegetables that are non-starchy, such as carrots, lettuce, spinach, squash etc are very good. Keep fruits in the diet but watch for rises in blood sugars. Drink lots of water if other medical issues allow(if your mother has heart issues she may not be able to drink lots of water).
Diabetes is high blood sugars (BG) carbohydrates turn to BG. eat less carbohydrates (carbs) have lower BG.
To find what works for you, get a BG meter, keep a log of
time - what you eat - BG
test before you eat, 1 hour after you eat, 2 hours after you eat. If BG is over 140 eat less carbs or take more drugs.
Most fruits people think of as fruits are almost all carb. If it's not fat or protein it's carbohydrate, which is why the whole concept of low carb diets is off. Vegetables are carbohydrates, but it wouldn't be healthy do without them. What low carb really means, or should mean, is avoiding simple carbs, such as sugar and white flower. Most fruits as we think of them are high in sugar, though it's not as quick to metabolize into simple sugar as processed cane sugar.
You should consume between 800 and 1,200 calories a day depending on your weight and how much you exercise. Cut out sugar, fat, salt, and most carbohydrates. Vegetables and proteins fill you up quickly and have very few calories. You will need to burn 3,500 more calories than you consume in a day. Do some calorie-burning aerobic activities. Drink enough water. Not only does drinking water keep your stomach full, it will help replenish your fluids and keep you energized while exercising.
Because you are a vegetarian, you may be eating too many of the wrong type of carbohydrates, i.e., simple carbs that turn to sugar in your system and cause you to keep the weight on. You also may have restricted your caloric intake so much, that your body has gotten used to starvation mode and your metabolism has greatly slowed down.
Are you eating enough colored vegetables, especially dark leafy greens, and enough complex carbohydrates (whole grains) instead of simple carbs (white flour). Are you getting the right kind of fats so your body can burn them?
Well, let's be accurate here -- almonds and avocados are full of saturated fat and are still good for you, and cranberries are horribly sour if not sweetened with sugar, so nobody snacks on cranberries unless they're sweetened. And carbohydrates are the healthiest foods to eat -- all vegetables and fruits are mostly carbohydrates. It's simple carbs that can be the culprit.
Sure, avoid the bad stuff. I know that's a simple answer, but it's true. You also don't absolutely need to eat five meals a day -- maybe for you that's too much. We're all different in our metabolism. My Dad only ate two meals a day and a snack, I only eat two meals a day and a snack. Seems to be in the genes. Find your level and if it works, stick with it.
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