My dd-13 was diagnosed years ago with CF. She has recently been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, but her Dr. wants us to "watch" the carbs and sugar intake. She is a picky eater-aren't they all??? anyway, i have to do weight watchers for me, but how do i incorporate all eating needs without being a short order cook? She has to make sure also that she gains weight inbetween each visit. Just a couple of pounds every three months and the dr. is happy. any ideas?
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My dd-13 was diagnosed years ago with CF. She has recently been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, but her Dr. wants us to "watch" the carbs and sugar intake. She is a picky eater-aren't they all??? anyway, i have to do weight watchers for me, but how do i incorporate all eating needs without being a short order cook? She has to make sure also that she gains weight inbetween each visit. Just a couple of pounds every three months and the dr. is happy. any ideas?
My dd-13 was diagnosed years ago with CF. She has recently been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, but her Dr. wants us to "watch" the carbs and sugar intake. She is a picky eater-aren't they all??? anyway, i have to do weight watchers for me, but how do i incorporate all eating needs without being a short order cook? She has to make sure also that she gains weight inbetween each visit. Just a couple of pounds every three months and the dr. is happy. any ideas?
Getting white flour, white sugar and white rice out of the diet is good for everyone in the family. We have done this and found some great alternative pastas and ways to cook for everyone. I have some products listed here if you wish to look them up <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cfnutrition4life.com/cfnu/weblinks.php?cat_id=5.">http://www.cfnutrition4life.co...weblinks.php?cat_id=5.</a>
Smoothies are great for weight maintenance and you can get really creative with flavors and still be careful with GI values. Protein, fiber and fats can all be uniquely tailored to his tastes and needs.
Combining a complex carb (brown rice, whole grains, ect) with fiber and protein helps. I am just starting to learn about soaking grains to help in their digestion (it begin to break down phytic acid which begins the digestive process making it easier on the body).
We try for 5-6 small meals a day with protein, complex carb, a little fruit or veggie at each one. This is just a preventative approach because I think with possible diabetes we should just really watch and avoid it before anything may occur.
We use agave nectar to sweeten say a bit of oatmeal, some berries ect. It is very low on the GI and tastes great...it blends even better than honey.
You may also want to look into chromium picolinate. Here is a link that explains it <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.chromiumpicolinate.org/WHAT_chromium_insulin.htm">http://www.chromiumpicolinate....T_chromium_insulin.htm</a> It helps tremendously in maintaining blood sugar. Cinnamon is also wonderful in helping blood sugar. Here is some research on that as well <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn4413">http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn4413</a> New Chapter <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newchapter.com/product/product.lasso?-Search=Action&-Table=P_Web&-Database=NewChapter&-KeyValue=176">http://www.newchapter.com/prod...wChapter&-KeyValue=176</a> makes a product called Cinnamon Force which is suppose to be good...I will be trying it for myself (I go a little hypoglycemic at times). You may want to consult with a naturopath or herbalist to help figure out how much or if just one or the other may work to lower blood sugar and maintain it better, especially if he is on insulin. Or you can try to slowly incorporate just one thing and see what the results are at his next work-up.
Hope this helps...many of the recipes on our site also take GI into consideration.
Smoothies are great for weight maintenance and you can get really creative with flavors and still be careful with GI values. Protein, fiber and fats can all be uniquely tailored to his tastes and needs.
Combining a complex carb (brown rice, whole grains, ect) with fiber and protein helps. I am just starting to learn about soaking grains to help in their digestion (it begin to break down phytic acid which begins the digestive process making it easier on the body).
We try for 5-6 small meals a day with protein, complex carb, a little fruit or veggie at each one. This is just a preventative approach because I think with possible diabetes we should just really watch and avoid it before anything may occur.
We use agave nectar to sweeten say a bit of oatmeal, some berries ect. It is very low on the GI and tastes great...it blends even better than honey.
You may also want to look into chromium picolinate. Here is a link that explains it <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.chromiumpicolinate.org/WHAT_chromium_insulin.htm">http://www.chromiumpicolinate....T_chromium_insulin.htm</a> It helps tremendously in maintaining blood sugar. Cinnamon is also wonderful in helping blood sugar. Here is some research on that as well <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn4413">http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn4413</a> New Chapter <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newchapter.com/product/product.lasso?-Search=Action&-Table=P_Web&-Database=NewChapter&-KeyValue=176">http://www.newchapter.com/prod...wChapter&-KeyValue=176</a> makes a product called Cinnamon Force which is suppose to be good...I will be trying it for myself (I go a little hypoglycemic at times). You may want to consult with a naturopath or herbalist to help figure out how much or if just one or the other may work to lower blood sugar and maintain it better, especially if he is on insulin. Or you can try to slowly incorporate just one thing and see what the results are at his next work-up.
Hope this helps...many of the recipes on our site also take GI into consideration.
Getting white flour, white sugar and white rice out of the diet is good for everyone in the family. We have done this and found some great alternative pastas and ways to cook for everyone. I have some products listed here if you wish to look them up <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cfnutrition4life.com/cfnu/weblinks.php?cat_id=5.">http://www.cfnutrition4life.co...weblinks.php?cat_id=5.</a>
Smoothies are great for weight maintenance and you can get really creative with flavors and still be careful with GI values. Protein, fiber and fats can all be uniquely tailored to his tastes and needs.
Combining a complex carb (brown rice, whole grains, ect) with fiber and protein helps. I am just starting to learn about soaking grains to help in their digestion (it begin to break down phytic acid which begins the digestive process making it easier on the body).
We try for 5-6 small meals a day with protein, complex carb, a little fruit or veggie at each one. This is just a preventative approach because I think with possible diabetes we should just really watch and avoid it before anything may occur.
We use agave nectar to sweeten say a bit of oatmeal, some berries ect. It is very low on the GI and tastes great...it blends even better than honey.
You may also want to look into chromium picolinate. Here is a link that explains it <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.chromiumpicolinate.org/WHAT_chromium_insulin.htm">http://www.chromiumpicolinate....T_chromium_insulin.htm</a> It helps tremendously in maintaining blood sugar. Cinnamon is also wonderful in helping blood sugar. Here is some research on that as well <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn4413">http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn4413</a> New Chapter <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newchapter.com/product/product.lasso?-Search=Action&-Table=P_Web&-Database=NewChapter&-KeyValue=176">http://www.newchapter.com/prod...wChapter&-KeyValue=176</a> makes a product called Cinnamon Force which is suppose to be good...I will be trying it for myself (I go a little hypoglycemic at times). You may want to consult with a naturopath or herbalist to help figure out how much or if just one or the other may work to lower blood sugar and maintain it better, especially if he is on insulin. Or you can try to slowly incorporate just one thing and see what the results are at his next work-up.
Hope this helps...many of the recipes on our site also take GI into consideration.
Smoothies are great for weight maintenance and you can get really creative with flavors and still be careful with GI values. Protein, fiber and fats can all be uniquely tailored to his tastes and needs.
Combining a complex carb (brown rice, whole grains, ect) with fiber and protein helps. I am just starting to learn about soaking grains to help in their digestion (it begin to break down phytic acid which begins the digestive process making it easier on the body).
We try for 5-6 small meals a day with protein, complex carb, a little fruit or veggie at each one. This is just a preventative approach because I think with possible diabetes we should just really watch and avoid it before anything may occur.
We use agave nectar to sweeten say a bit of oatmeal, some berries ect. It is very low on the GI and tastes great...it blends even better than honey.
You may also want to look into chromium picolinate. Here is a link that explains it <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.chromiumpicolinate.org/WHAT_chromium_insulin.htm">http://www.chromiumpicolinate....T_chromium_insulin.htm</a> It helps tremendously in maintaining blood sugar. Cinnamon is also wonderful in helping blood sugar. Here is some research on that as well <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn4413">http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn4413</a> New Chapter <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newchapter.com/product/product.lasso?-Search=Action&-Table=P_Web&-Database=NewChapter&-KeyValue=176">http://www.newchapter.com/prod...wChapter&-KeyValue=176</a> makes a product called Cinnamon Force which is suppose to be good...I will be trying it for myself (I go a little hypoglycemic at times). You may want to consult with a naturopath or herbalist to help figure out how much or if just one or the other may work to lower blood sugar and maintain it better, especially if he is on insulin. Or you can try to slowly incorporate just one thing and see what the results are at his next work-up.
Hope this helps...many of the recipes on our site also take GI into consideration.
Getting white flour, white sugar and white rice out of the diet is good for everyone in the family. We have done this and found some great alternative pastas and ways to cook for everyone. I have some products listed here if you wish to look them up <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cfnutrition4life.com/cfnu/weblinks.php?cat_id=5.">http://www.cfnutrition4life.co...weblinks.php?cat_id=5.</a>
Smoothies are great for weight maintenance and you can get really creative with flavors and still be careful with GI values. Protein, fiber and fats can all be uniquely tailored to his tastes and needs.
Combining a complex carb (brown rice, whole grains, ect) with fiber and protein helps. I am just starting to learn about soaking grains to help in their digestion (it begin to break down phytic acid which begins the digestive process making it easier on the body).
We try for 5-6 small meals a day with protein, complex carb, a little fruit or veggie at each one. This is just a preventative approach because I think with possible diabetes we should just really watch and avoid it before anything may occur.
We use agave nectar to sweeten say a bit of oatmeal, some berries ect. It is very low on the GI and tastes great...it blends even better than honey.
You may also want to look into chromium picolinate. Here is a link that explains it <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.chromiumpicolinate.org/WHAT_chromium_insulin.htm">http://www.chromiumpicolinate....T_chromium_insulin.htm</a> It helps tremendously in maintaining blood sugar. Cinnamon is also wonderful in helping blood sugar. Here is some research on that as well <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn4413">http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn4413</a> New Chapter <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newchapter.com/product/product.lasso?-Search=Action&-Table=P_Web&-Database=NewChapter&-KeyValue=176">http://www.newchapter.com/prod...wChapter&-KeyValue=176</a> makes a product called Cinnamon Force which is suppose to be good...I will be trying it for myself (I go a little hypoglycemic at times). You may want to consult with a naturopath or herbalist to help figure out how much or if just one or the other may work to lower blood sugar and maintain it better, especially if he is on insulin. Or you can try to slowly incorporate just one thing and see what the results are at his next work-up.
Hope this helps...many of the recipes on our site also take GI into consideration.
Smoothies are great for weight maintenance and you can get really creative with flavors and still be careful with GI values. Protein, fiber and fats can all be uniquely tailored to his tastes and needs.
Combining a complex carb (brown rice, whole grains, ect) with fiber and protein helps. I am just starting to learn about soaking grains to help in their digestion (it begin to break down phytic acid which begins the digestive process making it easier on the body).
We try for 5-6 small meals a day with protein, complex carb, a little fruit or veggie at each one. This is just a preventative approach because I think with possible diabetes we should just really watch and avoid it before anything may occur.
We use agave nectar to sweeten say a bit of oatmeal, some berries ect. It is very low on the GI and tastes great...it blends even better than honey.
You may also want to look into chromium picolinate. Here is a link that explains it <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.chromiumpicolinate.org/WHAT_chromium_insulin.htm">http://www.chromiumpicolinate....T_chromium_insulin.htm</a> It helps tremendously in maintaining blood sugar. Cinnamon is also wonderful in helping blood sugar. Here is some research on that as well <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn4413">http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn4413</a> New Chapter <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newchapter.com/product/product.lasso?-Search=Action&-Table=P_Web&-Database=NewChapter&-KeyValue=176">http://www.newchapter.com/prod...wChapter&-KeyValue=176</a> makes a product called Cinnamon Force which is suppose to be good...I will be trying it for myself (I go a little hypoglycemic at times). You may want to consult with a naturopath or herbalist to help figure out how much or if just one or the other may work to lower blood sugar and maintain it better, especially if he is on insulin. Or you can try to slowly incorporate just one thing and see what the results are at his next work-up.
Hope this helps...many of the recipes on our site also take GI into consideration.