Saturday, November 12, 2011
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Question #7 from Food Picker.Org
Q. What's all the hype about high fructose corn syrup? Isn't it just another sugar?
HFCS is found in corn that's why it is called: High Fructose Corn Syrup.
Here in America, an abundant amount of corn was produced especially when the demand went up for using cost-effective sugar (which is widely used in the food industry). HFCS was then created, converting glucose with fructose and eventually replacing table sugar with HFCS. Both fructose and glucose are monosaccharides and so the issue about HFCS contributing to obesity more than table sugar is flawed.
Taken from Foodpicker.org:
A recent study from Princeton University found that rats given HFCS gained significantly more weight compared to rats given table sugar even though the amount of calories consumed were the same.
Contradicting, should humans be compared to rats? They don't have the same "blood volume" do they?
HFCS is found in corn that's why it is called: High Fructose Corn Syrup.
Here in America, an abundant amount of corn was produced especially when the demand went up for using cost-effective sugar (which is widely used in the food industry). HFCS was then created, converting glucose with fructose and eventually replacing table sugar with HFCS. Both fructose and glucose are monosaccharides and so the issue about HFCS contributing to obesity more than table sugar is flawed.
Taken from Foodpicker.org:
A recent study from Princeton University found that rats given HFCS gained significantly more weight compared to rats given table sugar even though the amount of calories consumed were the same.
Contradicting, should humans be compared to rats? They don't have the same "blood volume" do they?
Question #6 from Food Picker.Org
Q. Can you reverse pre-diabetes? My doctor just diagnosed me with pre-diabetes.
Yes, pre-diabetes can be reversed through making lifestyle changes that will normalize the state of your body. One of the best ways to make this happen is through regular exercise and taking the proper food nutrition needed. Check-ups on a regular basis would help as well to increase awareness and attain homeostasis.
Yes, pre-diabetes can be reversed through making lifestyle changes that will normalize the state of your body. One of the best ways to make this happen is through regular exercise and taking the proper food nutrition needed. Check-ups on a regular basis would help as well to increase awareness and attain homeostasis.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Question #5 from Food Picker.Org
Q. Can I take 100-200 micro grams of chromium picolinate per day to help to lose weight and help with my slightly high glucose levels? I think 100-200 micro grams/day is a pretty small dosage. I am checking with my cardiologist but I would appreciate your input also!
To intake chromium picolinate for the purpose of losing weight is not suggested as there are other better means for losing weight such as through exercise. In this natural way, individuals are able to assure a positive effect in their physical and mental well-being.
Chromium Picolinate is a nutritional supplement taken for chromium deficiency. Chromium deficiency is a disorder characterized by a lack of chromium in the body. Chromium can be found in:
whole-grain products, processed meats, high-bran breakfast cereals, coffee, nuts, green beans, broccoli, or spices.
To intake chromium picolinate for the purpose of losing weight is not suggested as there are other better means for losing weight such as through exercise. In this natural way, individuals are able to assure a positive effect in their physical and mental well-being.
Chromium Picolinate is a nutritional supplement taken for chromium deficiency. Chromium deficiency is a disorder characterized by a lack of chromium in the body. Chromium can be found in:
whole-grain products, processed meats, high-bran breakfast cereals, coffee, nuts, green beans, broccoli, or spices.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Question #4 from Food Picker.Org
I have a sweet tooth at night. I like to reward myself after a hard day at work with a bowl of ice cream before bed. Is this ok to do since I now have diabetes?
It is NOT ok to take a bowl of ice cream at night because this is the time when your digestive system slows down. Ice cream is generally made up of 25% Fat and 11% Carbohydrate. Therefore, when you intake ice cream, glucose will accumulate in your blood as the breaking down of glucose is inefficient at this time of the day. If you want to eat ice cream, take it in the morning so you will have time to break it down the whole day. In addition, taking yogurt with fruit instead of ice cream can be a better alternative to reward yourself and stay healthy.
It is NOT ok to take a bowl of ice cream at night because this is the time when your digestive system slows down. Ice cream is generally made up of 25% Fat and 11% Carbohydrate. Therefore, when you intake ice cream, glucose will accumulate in your blood as the breaking down of glucose is inefficient at this time of the day. If you want to eat ice cream, take it in the morning so you will have time to break it down the whole day. In addition, taking yogurt with fruit instead of ice cream can be a better alternative to reward yourself and stay healthy.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Question #3 from Food Picker.Org
I have heard I should avoid fruit juice since I have diabetes. What about vegetable juices? Can I have tomato juice and other vegetable juices?
Yes. You can have fresh tomato juice and other fresh vegetable juice like carrot. Limit your intake to a serving of these juices which is about 1/2 cup. Refrain from drinking processed vegetable or fruit drink as they contain an amount of sugar in them that can make it detrimental to your health.
Yes. You can have fresh tomato juice and other fresh vegetable juice like carrot. Limit your intake to a serving of these juices which is about 1/2 cup. Refrain from drinking processed vegetable or fruit drink as they contain an amount of sugar in them that can make it detrimental to your health.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Question #2 from Food Picker.Org : A1c & Pre-Diabetes
Question: "I was recently told by my doctor I have pre-diabetes and that I need to lose weight, eat right, and get my sugar levels down. On a 12 hour fast, my glucose level was 73 yet my A1C was 6.1%. If my glucose is low, why is my A1c still high? What can I do?"
Answer: HbA1c is done over a period of 2-3 months. So fasting for 12 hours is not an indication of accuracy for your A1c. Another reason that your A1c might be high is due to other medical conditions present that may have affected your hemoglobin in the blood. Examples of conditions that could affect the A1c will be Uremia (kidney failure), Chronic Excessive Alcohol Intake or Hypertriglyceridemia.
You should consult with a credible Endocrinologist in testing your HbA1c to check and see if you are in the stage of pre-diabetes. For the mean time, it is best to eat right, and engage in exercise to increase blood volume and further prevent having diabetes.
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