Dietry advice

[littleme]

What is your best advice for type 2 diabetes when choosing soft drinks?

Don't
(She says whilst quaffing a glaas of fresh orange and considering a banana for breakfast - probably the two worst things I could have (as a T2), but at least I'm not stuffing chocolate brioche like the rest of my family.)

 

[Gramaisc]

glaas

How posh you sound.

 

[littleme]

How posh you sound.

Didn't you know how posh I am, I'm totes well posh, init!

 

[Merckx]

sorry i havent been on here for a while. Didnt get the notifications through! Hope everybody is having a healthy weekend (hope) .

 

[db]

sorry i havent been on here for a while. Didnt get the notifications through! Hope everybody is having a healthy weekend (hope) .

just in case you thought i was taking the piss, i wasn't - my question on page 2 about anti-inflammatory food etc. was genuine, and i'd be interested to hear your input

 

[Merckx]

just in case you thought i was taking the piss, i wasn't - my question on page 2 about anti-inflammatory food etc. was genuine, and i'd be interested to hear your input

Avoid foods that may increase stool output such as fresh fruits and vegetables and caffeine.
Drink alot less alchohol, will be better if you didnt drink at all.
Eating smaller meals more often works well too.

Hope this helps

 

[proactive]

Teating smaller meals more often works well too

Please, this is a family forum!!!

 

[Merckx]

HAHAHA oops ill change it !

 

[John Marwood]

Excellent coherent advice mr Marwood !

My account must have been hacked ..

 

[Gramaisc]

just in case you thought i was taking the piss, i wasn't - my question on page 2 about anti-inflammatory food etc. was genuine, and i'd be interested to hear your input

Avoid foods that may increase stool output such as fresh fruits and vegetables and caffeine.
Drink alot less alchohol, will be better if you didnt drink at all.
Eating smaller meals more often works well too.

Hope this helps

This week's Radio 4 Appeal is for Core, the Digestive Disorders Foundation - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b039b67j .

 

[peggy]

I have a number of digestive problems and health issues. As a result of these issues and not due to my diet I have developed high cholesterol levels. I have a virtually fat free diet, exercise as much as my health allows, don't drink (not by choice!) have ongoing weight loss issues, hypo episodes (not diabetic) so i was wondering is there anything i can do to improve my cholesterol which is related to an incurable progressive form of liver disease (autoimmune,not self inflicted!) there are so many things i could ask you, i was referred to a nutritionist but found the advice didn't take into account the different health problems. So after being handed some bottles of ensure i left and have never returned.

 

[John Marwood]

I have a number of digestive problems and health issues. As a result of these issues and not due to my diet I have developed high cholesterol levels. I have a virtually fat free diet, exercise as much as my health allows, don't drink (not by choice!) have ongoing weight loss issues, hypo episodes (not diabetic) so i was wondering is there anything i can do to improve my cholesterol which is related to an incurable progressive form of liver disease (autoimmune,not self inflicted!) there are so many things i could ask you, i was referred to a nutritionist but found the advice didn't take into account the different health problems. So after being handed some bottles of ensure i left and have never returned.

Mackerel, nuts and walking can help if your situation allows

But the first bit sounds like the title of an airport novel with a cartoon cover

 

[John Marwood]

Avoiding unhealthy food choices is not easy if on the move, as temptation is all around us ...

 

[Merckx]

I have a number of digestive problems and health issues. As a result of these issues and not due to my diet I have developed high cholesterol levels. I have a virtually fat free diet, exercise as much as my health allows, don't drink (not by choice!) have ongoing weight loss issues, hypo episodes (not diabetic) so i was wondering is there anything i can do to improve my cholesterol which is related to an incurable progressive form of liver disease (autoimmune,not self inflicted!) there are so many things i could ask you, i was referred to a nutritionist but found the advice didn't take into account the different health problems. So after being handed some bottles of ensure i left and have never returned.

if you do have any personal issues youd like to discuss your more than welcome to mail me?

 

[henryscat]

Obviously the answer to many of the dietary questions is to adopt a vegan diet which is a lot better for health

(Yes, I have only just found this thread )

 

[henryscat]

Avoid foods that may increase stool output such as fresh fruits and vegetables

Is that a serious piece of advice....? I struggle to think of a scenario where avoiding fruit and veg would be beneficial - in fact, I'd put it in the more harm than good category.

 

[Merckx]

Obviously the answer to many of the dietary questions is to adopt a vegan diet which is a lot better for health

(Yes, I have only just found this thread )

vegan diets arent as healthy as a normal. It is incredibly difficult to find the right vitamins/minerals with a vegan diet.

 

[Merckx]

Is that a serious piece of advice....? I struggle to think of a scenario where avoiding fruit and veg would be beneficial - in fact, I'd put it in the more harm than good category.

i wasnt saying avoid completely, it is in certain cases that they need to be avoided more regularly than you would eat them in a normal diet. This is due to bowel inflammation thus being affected by stomach acids.

 

[Glam]

Obviously the answer to many of the dietary questions is to adopt a vegan diet which is a lot better for health

(Yes, I have only just found this thread )

Is that a serious piece of advice....? I struggle to think of a scenario where avoiding fruit and veg would be beneficial - in fact, I'd put it in the more harm than good category.

vegan diets arent as healthy as a normal. It is incredibly difficult to find the right vitamins/minerals with a vegan diet.

Sits back and waits for the fun to start....................................

 

[joshua]

vegan diets arent as healthy as a normal. It is incredibly difficult to find the right vitamins/minerals with a vegan diet.

Here are some of the major nutrients a vegan diet might be missing and non-animal sources for them.
Iron. It is especially important to get iron in your diet if you are a menstruating woman, because it is often lost during your period. There are many options for getting iron including sea vegetables, legumes, soy, raisins, figs, and broccoli. You may also consider eating a fortified breakfast cereal; these have extra iron added. You should also be sure to get adequate vitamin C so the iron is absorbed.
Calcium. Contrary to what the dairy industry wants you to believe, you do not have to drink milk to get enough calcium in your diet. Many green leafy vegetables are great sources of calcium. Soy products, such as fortified soy milk and tofu, are good calcium sources as well. You can also find orange juice on the market that has added calcium.

Protein. While meat and eggs are the best way to get protein, you can still build strong muscles by finding protein in other foods. Soy products, nuts and nut butter, seeds, beans, grains, and vegetables all contain protein. You should eat a variety of these foods for optimum health.

Vitamin D. This nutrient is essential for proper absorption of calcium. The best way to get it without drinking milk is from good old sunshine. You don’t need to go tanning, just take a daily walk or do some reading outdoors. If you don’t want to go to a tanning salon during the winter, you can try some fortified soy milk or breakfast cereals.
Vitamin B12. This is one of the harder nutrients to get in a vegan diet because there are no non-animal natural sources. Fortified soy milk and cereals have added B12, but you may still need a daily supplement.
Zinc. This nutrient is usually found in milk products, but is also available from soy products, dried beans, and nuts. You can also find zinc in fortified breakfast cereals.
Remember, while you can get nutrients from supplements, fortified cereals, and other unnatural sources; the best way to get nutrients is naturally. Try to incorporate as many natural nutrient sources as you can into your diet for a healthy animal product free life.