Diabetic holiday menu ideas

by I Dance With Diabetes | Dec 8, 2022 | Lifestyle

Ho, ho, ho….it’s the holiday season. We all know what that means, food, lots of food. In my younger years, I could eat all I wanted and didn’t have to worry about gaining weight. Blood sugar wasn’t in my vocabulary. Whatever I would gain came off in a few days. Now it’s time to review our diabetic holiday menu ideas.

As I’m getting older, I’m finding I don’t have the desire to want to eat as much as I could before. I’m coming to terms with how much I can eat and not being concerned. The bloated feeling isn’t comfortable and a few hours later I’m feeling uncomfortable, sometimes miserable.

So, this year for the holidays I’m not going to see the food as a challenge to eat more than everyone. I’m going to leave that to those under 43, that’s the age I was when food started to turn against me. Instead, I’m going to pay more attention to what’s in the recipes and pay more attention to want goes into the making of the various foods I’ll have to choose from.

So here are some thoughts on things to keep in mind when the dishes and bowls of food hit the table. Carbs are the first thing to watch when eating. Carbs raise blood sugar more quickly than other foods. Sugar and refined flour are things to watch out for.

So watch those cookies and breads. Foods that are protein and fat don’t raise blood sugar as quickly as carbs. So here’s our first recipe to consider, How about a Beef Tenderloin covered with a garlic and horseradish coating?

Beef Tenderloin recipe

Here’s what you’ll want to get:

A tenderloin roast of around 3 pounds

One to two garlic cloves

1 teaspoon of canola oil

½ cup of prepared horseradish

1/4 teaspoon of salt

1/4 teaspoon of dried basil

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

1/3 cup of pork rinds (yep pork rinds)

How to do it:

1.      Peel off the outer skin of the garlic bulb (don’t separate the cloves, leave them as is). Trim off the top of the garlic bulb; brush on some oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° until softened, around 35 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temp setting to 400°.

2.      Get a bowl and squeeze the softened garlic into it, now add the horseradish, salt, basil, Thyme, and pepper. Toss in the pork rinds and then mix everything so it is bent together. Next, rub the mixture all over the top of the tenderloin. Get your favorite shallow roasting pan put the tenderloin on a rack and put it all in the pan.

3.      Now it’s time to throw the roast in the oven. Depending on how you like your cuts 135 degrees would be medium-rare (That’s my choice), for you medium folks you what to bake up to 145 degrees, for those that like medium-well you’re up to 150 degrees, and for those that want to be really sure it’s well- done let it get to 160 degrees. It should be noted that the USDA recommends steak’s internal temperature should be a minimum of 145°F. Your cooking time will vary from 45 – 55 minutes. Please remember to use a thermometer. Let the tenderloin rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Veggies for the most part are good to have with your tenderloin. Remember potatoes and corn will run up your blood sugar. Replace the potato with a sweet potato. If you like bread with your dinner be on the watch for bread that contains processed flour, typical white flour, you’ll want to look for bread that is whole grains. All of these items can be improved on with fiber.

Now if you want a good side dish to go with your beef tenderloin here’s what I call the best potato salad minus the potatoes salad. It’s a pretty straightforward recipe so give it a try, enjoy,

Potato salad minus the potato

·        1 head cauliflower, cut into small bite-sized pieces

·        ½ c mayonnaise or mayonnaise substitute

·        1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

·        1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

·        ¼ tsp. powdered garlic

·        ¼ tsp. paprika

·        ¼ tsp Himalayan sea salt

·        1/8 tsp. ground pepper

·        ½ c. finely chopped celery

·        ½ c. finely chopped onion

·        2 hard-boiled eggs chopped

·        Parsley for garnish

1.      Cook chopped cauliflower by placing in boiling water for 5 minutes

2.      Mix all other ingredients together

3.      Gently fold into cooked cauliflower

4.      Garnish with parsley

Another good side dish choice is the luscious shrimp salad. Especially if you can get fresh shrimp, sometimes that’s hard to do here in the Midwest, but when you can, yummm. Anyhow, go for it;

 Luscious Shrimp Salad

·        About 1# medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

·        1 Tbsp. avocado oil

·        1 clove or 1 tsp minced garlic

·        ½ tsp. chili powder

·        1/2 tsp. ground cumin

·        1/4 tsp. Himalayan Sea salt

·        1 Tbsp. olive oil

1.      Combine all ingredients except shrimp

2.      Place shrimp into the seasoning and set aside

Salad Topping

·        1 avocado, chopped into bite-sized pieces

·        1 tomato, chopped

·        Generous portion of cilantro leaves, chopped

·        1 Tbsp lime juice

·        1/2 tsp. sea salt

·        1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

1.      Combine all topping ingredients together

2.      Place shrimp mixture in lettuce leaves

3.      Place generous topping mixture on top, wrap, and enjoy

Of course, no dinner, especially one for Christmas is complete without bread. Now bread is something that can really run up your blood sugar. So this recipe is developed with you the diabetic in mind.

 Nut Bread with Orange and Cranberry

·        2 1/2 cups almond flour

·        ¼ tsp. stevia extract powder

·        2 teaspoons of baking powder

·        1/2 teaspoon of sea salt

·        8 eggs

·        8 ounces of cottage cheese or Greek yogurt

·        2 tsp. orange extract

·        1/2 cup unsalted butter softened

·        2 cups of fresh whole cranberries

·        ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Orange Glaze

·        3/4 cup of confectioners sugar substitute

• 1 cup of dry milk powder
• 1 cup of cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
• 1/8 tsp. stevia extract powder

·        3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice

·        2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream

·        1 teaspoon of orange extract

1.      Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2.      Prepare a 10” loaf pan by greasing and lining it with parchment paper

3.      In a medium-sized bowl measure and then sift the almond flour. After sifting almond flour add the baking powder, and sea salt, and get it all stirred up. Put this aside

4.     Get yourself a large bowl and using your mixer of choice, (probably an electric hand or stand-up) blend the butter, cottage cheese, or Greek yogurt (your choice), orange extract, and sugar substitute until the mixture is light and fluffy.

5.      Add eggs, blending after each one

6.      Add dry ingredients with wet ingredients until completely blended

7.      Fold the fresh cranberries into the batter. You can substitute frozen if you like

8.      Spread batter evenly in a prepared loaf pan.

9.      Bake for 60-70 minutes checking to be sure it is baked thoroughly

10.  Cool in a pan for 30 minutes before taking it out of the pan and cool on a baking rack for another 30 minutes before adding the icing.

 Orange Icing

1.      Whisk the confectioner’s sugar substitute, lemon juice, orange extract, and heavy cream. Stir until fully combined.

2.      Drizzle the icing over the top of the cooled keto cranberry bread, share and enjoy

And good night

You can add to these diabetic holiday menu ideas can customize your Christmas feast to your taste. Just remember to limit as much as you can of sugars and processed foods. Those items will run up your blood sugar and take away your joy of the season. The gift of controlling your blood sugar is the gift to yourself, Merry Christmas to all!

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Best habits to help manage type 2 diabetes

by I Dance With Diabetes | Sep 30, 2022 | Lifestyle

Let’s talk about managing Type 2 diabetes

In today’s world, there are many examples of best habits. Type 2 diabetes is no different. Here are some best habits to help manage type 2 diabetes. We know that lifestyle is a key component in living with diabetes, especially with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. We will discuss seven habits that have been found to help with diabetes.

The first habit is sleep. Sound like a no-brainer, but our lifestyle doesn’t always let us get the sleep we need. A large amount of research supports the role of sleep in many different health outcomes, including some that are closely related to diabetes. People who sleep less have more body fat as evidenced by a recent study that showed the link between sleep duration and mortality in people with type 2 diabetes.

Let’s get some sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial for maintaining good mental health. In fact, research has shown that getting enough sleep may even help you lose weight. If you’re having trouble sleeping, there are things you can do to improve the situation. First, consider seeking treatment for any underlying sleep problems. Then, make an effort to spend more time outside during the day; exposure to natural light can help regulate your internal clock and make it easier to fall asleep at night. Ideally, research is suggesting that 7 hours of sleep a night is a good amount of sleep to get.

Okay, next on the board is exercise. You have had a good night’s sleep, so let’s get outside and get the heart pumping. Diabetic patients are universally recommended to exercise for at least 30 minutes five days a week. This recommendation comes from many doctors and medical professionals as a way to help improve the patient’s condition. Exercise has been shown to have numerous benefits for those suffering from diabetes, including improved blood sugar control and increased insulin sensitivity.

Doctors suggested that patients who have a sedentary lifestyle and spend a lot of time sitting down should either take a brief break to stand up or walk for 20 minutes every 20 to 30 minutes, or they should check their blood sugar levels before going to bed. One thing to keep in mind when exercising is is start off at a slower pace and work up to a higher level of intensity. Pushing too hard can cause injury and discouragement. A steady increase will bring a positive mindset to exercising.

Get up and off the couch

Next, we have to be social. This means getting up off the couch and getting out into the world. Just as exercise stimulates the body and gets your heart and muscles working, Getting out into the world and becoming involved stimulates your mind. This is an area that is not well understood. Social activities help or cause stress. How one reacts is key. Finding ways to be among people and not stress is the goal. Ask yourself what brings happiness and joy. Then reach out to people in those areas and get involved. Google the topic and look to Facebook groups for sources you can become involved with.

Hobbies are one way to exercise your mind. You simulate your brain into activity. Brain function is closely linked to glucose levels and how efficiently the brain uses this fuel source. Functions such as thinking, memory, and learning rely on a constant supply of glucose to keep the brain functioning properly. When glucose levels drop or the brain is not able to use it efficiently, these functions can be impaired. If there is not a sufficient amount of glucose in the brain, for example, neurotransmitters, which are the brain’s chemical messengers, will not be produced. Low levels of neurotransmitters in the brain are linked with a communication breakdown between neurons.

You are what you eat

People are more likely to have low blood sugar levels when they eat a high-carb, sugary meal before doing physical activity. Low sugars in the blood can lead to tiredness, mental fog, and cognitive impairment. Hypoglycemia is defined as when your sugar drops below 50 mg/dL throughout the day. Some of these problems are caused by hypoglycemia. This is a common complication for people with diabetes, which can cause fatigue and trouble concentrating. In addition, it’s been linked to poor attention and cognitive function. When blood sugar levels drop too low, it can affect your ability to concentrate and think straight. This is because it can make you feel tired and lethargic.

Since the brain needs a good fuel source it’s only natural to look at the food you eat. Here are some suggestions for a smart diabetic diet. It can be difficult to become more active and change the way you consume and drink, especially if you’re used to being sedentary and consuming unhealthy beverages. However, it is easier to start with small changes if you have the support of your family, friends, and health care team. With their encouragement, you’ll be more likely to stick with your new healthy habits and see lasting results.

A variety of healthy foods from all food groups is what you should eat to eat with diabetes.

These food groups are recommended:

• vegetables – carrots, corn, broccoli, peppers, greens, tomatoes, potatoes, and green peas
• fruits – melons, oranges, grapes, apples, berries, and bananas
• grains – It is recommended that at least half of your grains be whole grains. Add these to your diet wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, and quinoa
• protein – add these sources to your diet; lean chicken and/or turkey (no skin), fish, eggs, peanut, and nuts, dried beans, and good old tofu
• dairy – nonfat or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese

Don’t smoke, got it?

It goes without saying smoking is bad for you, especially if you have or are moving into prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Nicotine can raise your blood sugar, according to studies. It can harm your body in other ways as a result of diabetes. So find a program to help stop and give yourself a break, enough said.

Only in moderation

Okay, I like a glass of red wine, but what is acceptable with type 2 diabetes? Before you drink alcohol, check with your doctor to see if it will interfere with your medication. If you have type 2 diabetes, taking diabetes pills that cause the release of insulin from the pancreas can potentially lead to serious low blood sugar reactions. Therefore, it is important to be aware of how alcohol may affect your blood sugar levels and to take precautions accordingly.

Drinking alcohol can have different effects on your body depending on your existing medical conditions. For example, if you have diabetes, drinking can worsen diabetic nerve damage, diabetic eye disease, and high blood triglycerides. That’s why it’s important to get guidelines for alcohol use from your medical provider before you drink.

Now go live life

These are some of the best habits to help manage type 2 diabetes. The key point to remember is lifestyle needs to be the driving point to managing your type 2 diabetes. Understanding how the foods you eat and drink affect your blood sugar and how you can help your body manage your blood sugar will help you be healthy. It’s all up to you on how well you care for yourself. As the slogan says, “Just do it.”

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Some more diabetes lifestyle tips

by I Dance With Diabetes | Aug 23, 2022 | Lifestyle

Some more diabetes lifestyle tips

Diabetes is something you can manage through lifestyle. In this article, we will review several lifestyle tips that can help you manage your diabetic condition. A key challenge to managing your diabetes is to understand diabetes affects people in different ways. There is not one way to manage diabetes.

Depending on the type of diabetes you are managing and how long you have had a diabetic condition tips and even meditations your taking will react differently between two different people. You have to try things and see how your body reacts and adjust to reach an optimal level. It can be frustrating, but hang in there and keep trying. Here are some tips that can help you.

Sleep is important

It’s so very important for everyone to get plenty of sleep, but with diabetes, it’s really critical. That’s because sleep plays a big role in regulating blood sugar levels. When you don’t get enough sleep, your body works harder to keep your blood sugar levels under control. So if you have diabetes, make sure you get lots of rest.

If you don’t get enough sleep, your body has a harder time processing glucose, which can lead to spikes and dips in blood sugar. This can be dangerous for people with diabetes because it can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.

To help ensure you’re getting enough shut-eye, aim for seven to eight hours of sleep every night. Establishing a regular sleep schedule can also be helpful. You should also try to avoid watching television or using your computer or phone in the hours leading up to bedtime as the blue light emitted from these devices can interfere with your body’s natural sleep/wake cycle.

The light from these screens can interfere with your body’s natural sleep rhythm and make it harder to fall asleep. This is because the blue light that is emitted from screens suppresses the production of melatonin, which is a hormone that helps regulate sleep. And if you’re having trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor about possible solutions. There are a few things you can do to try and mitigate the effects of blue light, such as wearing blue light-blocking glasses or installing an app that filters blue light on your devices.

Blood sugar levels should be checked regularly

If you have diabetes, it’s important to monitor your blood sugar levels to keep your blood sugar under control. You should check your blood sugars at least once daily. More often if you experience any symptoms of low or high blood sugar levels. This will help you make necessary changes to your diet and insulin regimen to keep your sugar levels in check.

Regularly checking your blood sugar levels will help you to better understand how your body responds to different foods and activities, and enable you to make necessary adjustments to your diet and lifestyle. This will help you maintain healthier blood sugar levels, and avoid potential complications associated with high or low blood sugar.

There are a few different ways that you can check your blood sugar levels. The most common method is to use a glucometer, which is a small device that you can use at home. However, you can also have your blood sugar checked by a doctor, nurse, or diabetic professional. This is usually done through a simple finger prick test.

Keeping track of your blood sugar levels is an important part of managing diabetes. By monitoring your blood sugar, you can identify patterns and make necessary adjustments to your diet, medication, and activity level. This will help you get a better sense of how well your diabetes management plan is working overall.

Don’t wait until the sugar level is low to treat it

People with diabetes must be careful to avoid low blood sugar levels. If you do not eat or if you exercise too much, your blood sugar may drop dangerously low. The symptoms of low blood sugar are sweating, dizziness, and lightheadedness. You may also feel shaky or confused. If your blood sugar gets too low, you could lose consciousness or even die.

If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to treat them right away. The best way to do this is to eat or drink something that will raise your blood sugar levels quickly, such as fruit juice, hard candy, or a glucose tablet. Eating or drinking these things will help raise your blood sugar levels and alleviate your symptoms.

You should check your blood sugar levels every 15 minutes to ensure that they are rising. If your blood sugar levels do not rise, or if you experience any persistent symptoms, it is important to call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

Wrapping it up

Even though having diabetes can be challenging, you can still enjoy all the things you love – and live a long, healthy life. With the right approach, you can manage your diabetes in a way that doesn’t cause major disruptions to your life. Although it may require some extra effort, it is possible to maintain a good quality of life even when living with diabetes.

So if you’re ready to take control of your diabetes, put these tips into practice. By taking a proactive approach to managing your condition, you can effectively keep your diabetes under control. These tips can help you develop healthier habits, better manage your blood sugar levels, and avoid complications from diabetes.

Diabetes is something that will need constant monitoring. Even if you are able to reverse your diabetes and get your blood sugar back into the normal range, the cause of your insulin resistance is still most likely there. You may be able to reduce and possibly get off any meds, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle will be your task.

Looking at a healthy lifestyle shouldn’t be a grudge. Make it a positive challenge to get as healthy as you can. So don’t wait any longer, put these tips into practice today and see how they can improve your overall health and well-being. You can always use some more diabetes lifestyle tips

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Resistance is futile, prediabetes is coming

by I Dance With Diabetes | Aug 23, 2022 | Lifestyle

Resistance is futile, prediabetes is coming

One of the great joys of getting older is that I’m eligible for Medicare. Every year, I get a free physical. Of course, you have to deal with the silly health questionnaire, but it’s part of the process. This year, I got my physical this week and had to do some lab work as well. The longer you live, the more your body starts breaking down after all! I was really surprised when I was in and out of a medical center with a bandage on my arm in just a couple of minutes. Resistance is futile, prediabetes is coming.

And even more surprising, I had all the test results available on my phone in just a couple. As soon as I opened the file, everything looked to be going well. But after checking the glucose result, I saw that it said 108 which is higher than normal levels. My doctor didn’t seem too worried though and said that 125 was diabetic. When I look at my history for glucose I’m slowly creeping up to that magic number of 125.

At first, I was a little bit skeptical as to why the number was at 108, and it then occurred to me that it was because of all the chocolate-covered raisins. We shop at our local Sam’s Club and they carry three pounds jugs of chocolate raisins which are placed in the most convenient locations. Right next to the three pounds jug of cashews and peanut butter-filled pretzels.

Lifestyle means change

As much as I love to snack on all of these items, it would seem the challenge of lifestyle is becoming something I will have to pay more attention to, and I don’t mean walking through Sam’s Club looking for the chocolate-covered raisins. Unfortunately, all of this snacking has been adding up. It seems that even though I might be getting some exercise by walking through Sam’s Club looking for the chocolate-covered raisins, am I stretching a little bit here?

As I showed in the previous paragraph, I’ve been monitoring my levels of glucose because they have been creeping upward. In the past six months, I joined a variety of Facebook groups and have read similar stories from other people living with diabetes – especially Type 2 diabetes. These stories have really helped me understand how others are dealing with such an illness.

It is comforting to know I am not the only one who has been realizing that what I eat has an effect on how my body operates and heals. What I find interesting is how many people have no idea how to handle diabetes or talk about it, which is why I am always interested in sharing what I have learned and hope to learn from their experiences.

As a child who grew up in the 50s and 60s, I was fortunate enough to have a home life where my family prepared meals with fresh ingredients instead of relying on processed food. I can remember going shopping with my mother as a child and she would bring home fresh ingredients like meat, fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables, and lots of fresh fruit. Today it seems almost everything we have in our home pantry is in a box, plastic container, or something that is frozen but pop it in the oven for 15 – 20 minutes, and you are ready to eat.

I am fortunate that my wife and I do not have to make an abrupt lifestyle change without time to ask questions and learn how to adjust. We have the time to take our health into our own hands. I’m sure we will be much better off for it. Most people don’t realize they need lifestyle changes until they’ve seen their health start to deteriorate.

They neglect to make changes that would either prevent or reverse some of the negative side effects of bad health habits. I’ve noticed that a lot of people have made it farther down the line in their health before they make necessary lifestyle changes, as evidenced by comments on my Facebook page.

I do feel bad for them because they have to make the change now. They may have to be on medication to manage their glucose/blood sugar levels and will most likely have to eat a better diet.

To take drugs or not

One concern I see from my Facebook feed is doctors that are willing to prescribe drug treatment options without viewing other methods first. I understand that in some cases people need to start taking medications in order to bring their condition under control, but from the comments, people make on their posts it seems that there are many doctors who are quick to jump straight into prescriptions without evaluating other options first.

If the person needs the drugs to stabilize their condition, I’m good with that. However, shouldn’t doctors talk about the importance of understanding what their patients are eating and why they need to become more aware of this? In fact, processed foods can be detrimental as they lack nutrients that our bodies need. I think that there needs to be a sense of sympathy for doctors in order to know what their patients are going through.

Doctors need to understand that their patients don’t just need someone to write them a prescription every time they have an issue – they also need someone who is willing to walk with them and support them during tough times.

It is my hope that the articles we place in this blog will be a support to those who read this blog, and I hope the stories shared within these articles will inspire others to speak up about their personal experiences with diabetes. One of the most common forms of diabetes is type 2 diabetes, which can be managed through diet and exercise. Karen and I promise that we will do our best to put out supportive and informative materials in our Facebook group and on this blog. We can help support one another, reverse, and manage the diabetes challenge that has now become a part of our daily lives. Remember resistance is futile, prediabetes is coming, apologies the Star Trek: The Next Generation:).

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Lifestyle medicine

by I Dance With Diabetes | Aug 23, 2022 | Lifestyle

Lifestyle medicine

It’s whispered quietly in small groups. People hint at it in conversation. Radical-minded people talk about it. Many will say they are going to do it. Maybe you are willing to try? Would you be willing to change your lifestyle to have a ready, healthy life? Looking at the research, it is becoming more evident that most of what we eat is creating chronic health conditions.

In this article, we will raise ideas and points for you to consider on why a lifestyle change could give you a longer and more healthy life.

A guide to a healthy lifestyle

The term “lifestyle medicine” was first coined in the 1990s by Dr. Dean Ornish, who is best known for his work on reversing heart disease through lifestyle changes like diet, stress management, and exercise. He realized that many chronic diseases are linked to lifestyle choices, including poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, high alcohol consumption, and sedentary living. Since then the term has evolved to include an array of preventive approaches intended to help people live healthier lives.

Lifestyle Medicine is an emerging subspecialty of general medicine that focuses on the prevention and treatment of disease through lifestyle modification. This approach to health care emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle through the use of nutrition, exercise, stress management, and other approaches. It is an approach to health care that emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Lifestyle medicine is a multidisciplinary approach that integrates behavioral, medical, and surgical interventions to improve health outcomes.

It is focused on preventing or managing various diseases or medical conditions which can be prevented or improved by lifestyle modification. It has been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. It also provides a cost-effective way to care for people with chronic diseases.

The American Medical Association defines chronic disease as “a disease or condition that lasts a long time, usually at least 3 months.” Chronic diseases are often caused by unhealthy lifestyle choices such as smoking, eating unhealthy food, not exercising, and not getting enough sleep. These diseases can increase the risk for other health problems like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer.

The key to a healthy lifestyle is not just about diet and exercise, which are important nonetheless but it also stresses one’s health is something a person can make smart and intelligent decisions in the way they live,

The goal of Lifestyle Medicine is to improve a person’s quality of life by helping them create the life they want to live. This includes creating an environment for success and removing obstacles that would prevent them from living their best life.

Best diet choices

It’s been found that a plant-based diet can help in managing cholesterol levels, weight loss, and blood sugar levels.

The lifestyle medicine approach to healthcare is all about creating a healthy lifestyle by focusing on diet, exercise, stress management, and social support.

It’s about eating a plant-based diet, managing cholesterol levels, getting enough physical activity, and taking time for self-care.

A plant-based diet is a diet that consists of only plants. It is a diet that is one of the most effective ways to prevent chronic disease. It helps with cholesterol management, weight loss, diabetes prevention, and more.

The Dietary Guidelines for Lifestyle Medicine are guidelines for healthy diet food. There are three main guidelines that are given to help people live a healthier lifestyle:

– Whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, as well as low-fat and fat-free dairy products, should be consumed.

– Limit saturated fats, trans fats, sodium (salt), added sugars, and refined grains in your diet

– Consume fewer than 10% of calories from alcohol.

The dietary guidelines for lifestyle medicine also provide recommendations on how to eat less salt and how much alcohol is too much.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) are a set of recommendations for healthy eating. The guidelines are updated every five years and the 2020-2025 edition will be released in 2020.

The 2020-2025 edition of the DGA will recommend that people eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and seafood and less red meat and sugar-sweetened beverages.

The DGA also includes information about food safety, food labeling, physical activity, weight management, healthy pregnancy outcomes, and breastfeeding practices for infants and children up to age 2 years old.

The dietary guidelines are not just about what to eat but also about how to eat, and when to eat. The guidelines for lifestyle medicine suggest that people should have a healthy diet with food that is low in fat and high in fiber, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and calcium-rich foods.

It has been found that lifestyle changes can have a significant impact on chronic disease management and prevention. Lifestyle medicine includes a variety of approaches to help patients make changes in their diet, activity level, stress levels, sleep patterns, and other areas of their lives.

Lifestyle Medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the health and wellness of the whole person, not just the disease. It is a proactive approach to health, which includes nutrition and physical activity.

A plant-based diet is more environmentally friendly because it does not use as many resources as a meat-based diet. For example, the production of animal protein requires more land, water, and energy than the production of plant protein.

In addition to being environmentally friendly, a plant-based diet may also be healthier for you. Animal products contain cholesterol and saturated fat which can lead to heart disease and obesity. Plant products do not have these negative effects on your health.

Plant-based diet

A plant-based diet is a diet that includes only plants, such as vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, and nuts. It excludes meat or other animal products. A plant-based diet has many benefits which include increased health and weight loss.

The first step is figuring out what type of plant-based diet will work best for you: vegan, vegetarian, or pescatarian.

Vegan: A vegan diet is a type of plant-based diet that excludes all animal products.

Vegetarian: Someone who abstains from consuming meat, poultry, and/or fish, but may include dairy products and eggs.

Pescatarians:  Only allow red meat and poultry, but not fish, eggs, and dairy.

A plant-based diet is often recommended for people who want to improve their health by eating more vegetables and less meat. For example, it is the most common recommendation for people with diabetes because it helps them manage their blood sugar levels better than a traditional Western diet. It can also help people lose weight because it is high in fiber and low in calories.

There are many benefits of this type of diet. Some people may find that they have more energy and feel healthier. They may also have less stomach discomfort or digestive issues. Plant-based diets are also better for the environment because they don’t involve the production of meat or dairy products, which use up large amounts of resources like water and land.

People with nutritional deficiencies can suffer from chronic diseases and a lack of energy. This can lead to a variety of health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

There are many causes of nutritional deficiencies. They include:

– A diet that is low in nutrients

– Illness or infection

– Poor absorption

– Lack of vitamins and minerals in the diet

– Alcoholism or drug addiction

– Certain medications

– Eating disorders

The link between nutritional deficiencies and chronic disease is a growing concern in the medical community. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 2 billion people suffer from at least one form of malnutrition. This can lead to poor health, reduced quality of life, and even death.

There are many nutritional deficiencies symptoms that you can be on the lookout for, such as:

-Constipation or diarrhea

-Dry skin

-Excessive thirst or urination

-Anemia

-Reduced appetite

-Fatigue

The link between nutritional deficiencies and chronic disease is a well-established fact. Nutritional deficiencies can cause chronic diseases, and the reverse is also true. It is important to be aware of the different types of nutritional deficiencies so that you can take steps to prevent them from happening.

Conclusion: Why Lifestyle Medicine is Important for the Future of Healthcare

A plant-based diet has been shown to have many benefits for people with chronic diseases like diabetes. It can improve blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. This dietary plan should be combined with regular exercise to reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes.

A plant-based diet is not only good for your health, but also for the environment. All you need is to find a healthy eating plan and stick to it.

But it can be difficult to stick with this type of diet because there are so many restrictions that sometimes lead people to give up on their healthy lifestyle plans.

The benefits of eating a healthy plant-based diet are countless. It can help you lose weight, lower your cholesterol levels, and fight chronic diseases such as diabetes or heart disease. You can also save money on groceries by eating more vegetables and fruits because they are often cheaper than meat or dairy products.

Dieting is not a one-size-fits-all. It’s important to find the right approach for you and to make it work for your lifestyle.

The importance of nutrition in healthy living is that it can help you maintain a healthy weight. There are many types of diets, but the best diet for weight loss is generally one that includes a balance of fruits, vegetables, and proteins.

Dieting can be difficult to do for some people. However, if you find a diet that works for you then it will be easier to lose weight.

There are many different types of diets that people can choose from. There are also many different opinions on what the best diet for weight loss is. It is important to remember that there is no one perfect diet and each person will have a different opinion on what the best diet for weight loss is.

The first and most important thing to remember when it comes to nutrition is that there are no quick fixes and it takes time to see results in your health and body composition.

Long ago when you purchased food most everything was fresh and had little if any, processing to prepare it for the store. Now to make things easier to prepare and speed up our lives, food is much more processed.

Whether we should eat meat is becoming a key point. Aside from eating meat, the environmental question of the number of animals necessary to feed us is causing greenhouse gases to grow. How the future will evolve is only a guess, though what is happening now may be a quick glimpse of the future. Lifestyle medicine is something you should learn more about. Please join our Facebook group and check out our other blog articles.

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