Archive for the Weight loss Category
Posted on January 7, 2012 by Lu Young RN
The DASH diet was originally started to help lower blood pressure, but is also great for weight loss. DASH diet best for type 2 diabetes management for healthy weight loss. The DASH diet is not a lose weight fast system but one that can
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Posted on November 22, 2011 by Lu Young RN
If you have a friend or family member following the Mediterranean diet, lowest price Mediterranean diet gifts will bring a smile to your loved one’s face at the lowest price. You may be surprised to
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Posted on November 17, 2011 by Lu Young RN
The rates of diabetes are increasing at astronomical rates. A recent Utah study shows that gastric bypass may put diabetes into remission. Not a cure yet, but remission. It is unknown if this remission is permanent or if the diabetes will return at a later date. Is gastric bypass surgery one way to solve the [...]
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Posted on November 10, 2011 by Lu Young RN
The DASH diet for type 2 diabetes management is based on U.S. government studies that reveal that eating a diet high in fruit and vegetables and low in fat and sodium can lower your blood pressure (and the associated complications of stroke, heart disease, and death). The following audio provides additional information on the DASH [...]
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Posted on November 8, 2011 by Lu Young RN
Eat the way our paleolithic ancestors did with the paleo diet. Sounds kind of exciting. The paleo diet for type 2 diabetes management has a basis in wild and organic fruits, vegetables, and meats and shuns all processed foods and most grains. The modern dietary regimen known as the Paleolithic diet (abbreviated paleo diet), is [...]
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Posted on November 7, 2011 by Lu Young RN
This is probably the best diet that I have evaluated so far. The addition of unlimited fruit and non-starchy vegetables is a definite plus. Weight Watchers for type 2 diabetes management – a nurse’s opinion is a definite thumb’s up. I have several concerns with the use of unlimited fruits and non-starchy vegetables. Though this [...]
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Posted on November 7, 2011 by Lu Young RN
Weight Watchers weight loss program has been around for nearly 50 years and is still going strong. A completely revamp in 2010 has brought the additional of unlimited intake of vegetables and fruits (yeah!). Weight Watchers for type 2 diabetes management can be a program that you could live with and be successful without feeling [...]
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Posted on November 6, 2011 by Lu Young RN
The Zone Diet for type 2 diabetes management – a nurse’s opinion is a hearty thumb’s up. There are several things that are very good within the zone diet. 1. Eating right after you get up. Good for blood sugar control and keeps you from being so ravenous before lunch you would eat just about [...]
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Posted on November 6, 2011 by Lu Young RN
The Zone Diet for type 2 diabetes management is based on keeping food as close to food our ancestors ate as possible. The premise is that the refined food that we are eating is making us fat. The Zone Diet was created by Dr. Barry Spears. The thrust of his nutritional regime is closely linked [...]
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Posted on November 5, 2011 by Lu Young RN
The Mediterranean Diet for type 2 diabetes management – a nurse’s opinion is a very good diet. Thumbs up. Variety seems to be the key with the emphasis on healthy vegetables and reduced meat intake. Unlike most diets, the Mediterranean diet doesn’t cut fat consumption across the board, according to Fred A. Stutman, MD, a [...]
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