Dr. W. I'm sure you've heard the phrase "fat and happy." Well, it's not just folklore. The same carbs that make you fat (and contribute to diabetes and other problems) also make you happy. It's simple science: Carbs allow more of the amino acid L-tryptophan to penetrate your brain. The L-tryptophan triggers your brain to make more serotonin, and the serotonin makes you feel happier. It's as simple as that!
I have written in your previous postings that you need to use Google or Yahoo to search on complex vs simple carbs. Please include a search on the Glycemic Index reference food groups. Educate yourself about the foods available to you, what you put into your body and how these foods will affect your life.
All carbohydrates are broken down to glucose to produce the energy. But there are two forms of carbohydrates that diabetics need to understand. The good is complex carbs, what you should eat.
When it is low, sadness or depression may result. Eating sugar or other simple carbohydrates helps temporarily because they stimulate serotonin release. If you are insulin resistant your body is still making insulin but the cells do not respond to it you may also develop persistent food cravings. Adrenal imbalance can also cause food cravings, according to the National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases.
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. There are some fruits people don't associate as being fruits, such as nuts (not peanuts, which are legumes) and seeds, which are high in protein but can also be high in fat.
low carb! as in simple carbs but consume complex carbs and protein. don't forget to add cardio and strength training.
• Use Google search on simple vs complex carbs and avoid all simple carbs. Avoid foods made with white flour [breads, crackers], starchy foods like potatoes and white rice. When foods are quickly digested, the sugar from these foods are absorbed into the blood stream rapidily thus elevating blood sugar levels.
• Lose the body fat. Number 1 reason for t2 diabetes is obesity. Many have reversed their diabetes by shedding the extra poundage.
I was merely pointing out that carrots and broccoli, as well as most fruits are not fattening, because of the complex carbs/fiber, that fills you up, without promoting carb cravings.
I am in total agreement with you on other items that contain added sugar, starches, etc. It's important to note, though, that potatoes are one of the best sources of potassium, there is.........
Is there a simple way to calculate the number of carbs I need each day? I am a 57 y.o. male who weighs 235 lbs. I am 6'1" and am somewhat sedentary. Thanks!
There are two general types of carbs; Simple and Complex. Simple carbs are rapidly digested and their sugars enter your blood stream quickly. Complex carbs are digested slowly so their sugars enter your blood stream at a much slower rate. Complex carbs are healthier for you than the junk Simple carbs. Don't eliminate carbs from your diet - they are your fuel source as your body and brain need carbs for energy.
I am a T2D on a Low Carb diet. The problems is that my sugar levels do not come down. Why?
Eat a low carb high protein diet and exercise with both cardio and resistance training; resistance training is essential. A low carb diet like Atkins is one great way to reduce body fat, and because of the high protein, you wont lose muscle. However you can use any other type of high protein diet plan, as long as you keep total calories in control.
Okay, we're now about 5 days into learning that our daughter is diabetic. So really any info at this time is going to be greatly appreciated. Some of our most immediate concerns revolve around diet. We fully understand how to do the calculations we need, how to check labels, really most of the basics. But we are also trying to find resources that are a little more specific as to snacks that are no-carb, low-carb.
High carb diet, such as one that consists of a lot of rice is not good. Rice is a simple carb that breaks down quickly into sugar in your body and if not used right away for energy will goes straight into fat cells to be stored for later use. This is what causes us to gain weight. Heart palpitations can be caused by other things; just eating rice will not cause your thyroid to switch to hyper... in fact, heart palpitations are often present in those of us who are hypo.
Are you following a lower carb diet with your daughter? A high carb diet can make blood sugars very hard to control (and need lots of insulin). Low carb is safe for children and doesn't affect growth (it is the very high blood sugars that are not safe, and which restrict physical and mental development of children).
If you are interested to know more about low carb and diabetes management, I can refer you to read Dr. Richard Bernstein "Diabetes Solutions".
He exercises almost everyday, but is still not losing any weight. He knows about complex vs simple carbs, but even a very small amount of carbs will send his sugars skyrocketing. The endo and gp doctors just tell him, "you have type 2, exercise more". He is not making any progress even with a strict diet and exercise plan. What else could be happening? Should he be checked for a metabolic disorder? I want something to check on so that he can discuss it with his doctors.
There are different types of carbs> complex and simple> the latter consists mostly of pastry Neither the glycemic index and the glycemic load was mentioned in your comments> Many endocrinologists recommend either the GI or t he GL
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