tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post8648235843328499843..comments2024-03-26T05:07:24.149+11:00Comments on .: Food for ThoughtGI Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07609354784645028388noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-43295480354376433842007-08-23T12:44:00.000+10:002007-08-23T12:44:00.000+10:00We don't want to sound as though we are always pro...We don't want to sound as though we are always promoting books, but there is one that was written especially for people like you and your son. It's called The Low GI Vegetarian Cookbook and was written by the GI team including Jennie Brand-Miller, Kate Marsh, Kaye Foster-Powell and Philippa Sandall. The first section is all about how to be a healthy vegetarian and there are menu plans too. Here's what dietitian and vegetarian Kate Marsh says about those all-important omega-3s:<BR/>'Since vegetarians tend to consume more omega-6 and less omega-3, focus on including foods that a specifically sources of omega-3 such as walnuts, linseeds (flaxseeds), soy products or flaxseed oil. When preparing meals, try to use a variety of oils depending on the dish--a monounsaturated oil such as olive or canola is a good idea for cooking as both these oils are omega neutral, meaning they will not worsen the balance of omega-6 to omega-3.' Kate also suggests you use omega-3 enriched eggs if you can find them in your supermarket. They are produced by feeding hens a diet that is naturally rich in omega-3s including canola and linseeds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-30570946695765769572007-08-23T11:29:00.000+10:002007-08-23T11:29:00.000+10:00my son has opted to eat vegetarian. I've talked hi...my son has opted to eat vegetarian. I've talked him into making fish the exception once a week, but he's now muttering about dropping fish from the menu as well. Is that wise? Is there something alternately vegetarian that I can suggest to him that will offer him enough omega 3?<BR/>MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-11916791115919423332007-08-12T20:07:00.000+10:002007-08-12T20:07:00.000+10:00hi there... it must be really frustrating to see t...hi there... it must be really frustrating to see that even the "best" foods seem to work against you... a few things that i was wondering:<BR/><BR/>- are you now on insulin?<BR/>- are you taking any diabetes pills - like metformin etc - and do they work?<BR/><BR/>and just my two cents worth... i'd say a combination of medications and low GI nutritious foods would help, but it might start slowly/ gradually. so probably in the first few months after eating low GI foods, you might need less medication, and in the long term you might as well be able to stay away from complications.<BR/><BR/>hope everything's going well for youherminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16228882938663082524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-72353977420056859722007-08-04T15:02:00.000+10:002007-08-04T15:02:00.000+10:00I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 13 years ago....I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 13 years ago. I have found that if I eat even just a 1/2 cup of oatmeal (no sugar, just with cinnamon, and the oatmeal is made with water, not even skim milk) my blood sugar count rises over 100 points within 2 hours. This also happens with whole grain bread, or other grains as well as beans. <BR/>I have been to 4 different nutritionists, each specializing in diabetic meal planning. They all said to have 30-45 grams of carbs per meal and 15 per two snacks a day. I can't do anything like that. I have a most difficult time eating breakfast. Most days, I either skip it (with the doctor's approval) and just eat lunch, a moderate sized salad, a protein and some olive oil and vinegar dressing, and the same for dinner.<BR/>Fruit also causes a high spike. Still, my Ha1C is too high. I wish I knew who to go to for some real help!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-48659112660799130852007-08-03T11:45:00.000+10:002007-08-03T11:45:00.000+10:00About grains, here's what Nicole says:'This recomm...About grains, here's what Nicole says:<BR/>'This recommendation is too strict and goes against healthy eating guidelines. The number of grain servings you should eat depends on your kilojoule (calorie) requirements, but typically around 6 servings a day women (1 slice of bread, 1/2 cup pasta or equivalent per serving). Wholegrains are best as they contain more vitamins, minerals, fibre and protective phytochemicals, so aim for at least half your grain servings as wholegrain versions (at least 3 servings). Wholegrain foods include oatmeal, muesli, wholemeal or mixed grain bread, brown rice, barley, wholewheat pasta, bulgur (cracked wheat) and breakfast cereals labelled ‘wholegrain’. Your doctor may have been trying to reduce the glycemic impact (load) of your diet but we know you can achieve the same effect choosing low GI grain foods (bold), rather than cutting out grains and missing out on valuable nutrients.<BR/><BR/>It appears you are from the USA and I have answered accordingly. Some countries (such as Australia) use different serving sizes for grain foods.'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-41949126346848717872007-08-03T10:44:00.000+10:002007-08-03T10:44:00.000+10:00We asked Nicole to answer this: 'I should have sai...We asked Nicole to answer this: <BR/>'I should have said trans-free margarine. Luckily in Australia the trans-fat levels in our margarine spreads are low, but I believe they are higher in the USA. However, trans-free margarines are available and are a healthy choice as they are made with unsaturated oils that are better for blood cholesterol because of their healthier fatty acid profile. <BR/><BR/>Olive oil is a healthy monounsaturated oil, but like many things in nutrition variety is important. Enjoying a combination of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated oils in the diet is recommended because monounsaturated oils (such as olive) do not contain essential polyunsaturated omega-3 and 6 fats, and because studies have shown polyunsaturated oils are a little better for cholesterol lowering.'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-65938234577240799682007-08-02T21:48:00.000+10:002007-08-02T21:48:00.000+10:00I agree with the other comments about margarine......I agree with the other comments about margarine...yuck. A good friend has a PhD in Food Tech and thinks margarine is the most disgusting 'food'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-55903713408374522612007-08-02T05:45:00.000+10:002007-08-02T05:45:00.000+10:00About grains, My GYN. told me that a person should...About grains, My GYN. told me that a person should only have 1 serving of grains a day. That is only 1/2 bowl oatmeal or 1 slice of bread. Doesn't this go against healthy eating guidelines?<BR/> By the way, There are margarines that do not have trans fats in it. I was explained that these margarines are better than butter. As far as better than olive oil, I am questioning that as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-23589473468070894592007-08-02T05:10:00.000+10:002007-08-02T05:10:00.000+10:00When did margarine become a better fat then olive ...When did margarine become a better fat then olive oil?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13473599.post-22652818193534550592007-08-02T03:12:00.000+10:002007-08-02T03:12:00.000+10:00Are you nuts? Anyone that suggests that margarine ...Are you nuts? Anyone that suggests that margarine is a good fat must be! Margarine is loaded with trans fatty acids which if you're not aware is NO good for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com