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Nutrition for Diabetes Mellitus - IE: A Healthier Lifestyle

Part IV of IV:   Pulling It All Together - continued

Whenever I think about this, I am reminded of a colleague of mine.  One day when we went out to lunch, she figured she would be "good" and order a salad - with blue cheese dressing.   Well, it came out with about 6 tablespoons worth of dressing, about 200 calories worth of croutons & about 100 calories worth of lettuce, tomato & onion.  

When I told her she was eating a 900 calorie bowl of salad, she almost died!   (Luckily she was a nurse!)  She would have been better off - and probably more satisfied - by ordering the cheeseburger & french fries she really wanted!

The point is, it's actually pretty easy to eat healthfully.   All it takes is a little time & effort on your part to think about the portion size, the preparation technique & the fat content.  Once you've made the right selection......Enjoy!

Well, hopefully I have given you a few suggestions to use on your road to a healthier lifestyle.  Just be patient with yourself and don't expect miracles tomorrow.   Instead, make small, gradual changes to allow yourself to adopt the habits necessary for healthful living.

Bon Appetit!

If an individualized personal approach is more your style, contact me directly.  I will get back with you ASAP to arrange a personalized consultation convenient for you.  Together we will design a personalized wellness program to fit YOUR lifestyle.  .

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Part   I    II   III   IV  

Will I have to give up any foods?  
How quickly foods turn to blood sugar   
Bottom line on absorption of foods for controlling blood sugars   
Pulling it all together 

 

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