[Diabetes-talk] Different Diet

[Sandra Ryan]

Hi Dave,

As a retired dietitian, I hate any diet that says "no no no no no!" That's
one that will be out the door before you know it! If it doesn't fit your
lifestyle, it won't work, and it's not necessary. If you might like some of
the recipes, try them, and add them to your regular menu. Or you could try
out the diet by having one day a week be vegetarian (not necessarily vegan).
But really, leaving out whole food groups is unnecessary and unsatisfying,
if you ask me. Keep meat portions relatively small, eat your fruits and
veggies, add a little grain and/or potato, and be happy! It's best not to do
things that are wildly different than your normal. Especially when your
diabetes is obviously well-controlled.

Sandi


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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
David Andrews via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2016 1:31 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: David Andrews
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Different Diet

I have a question -- curious to see what people think ... at the risk of
starting a firestorm.

First, let me say, I have very mild type 2 diabetes, A1C of 6.6.

I just read a book by Dr. Neil Barnard, in which he promotes a low fat diet
as a way to combat type 2 diabetes. He says basically, vegan, no red meat,
no poultry, no fish, no dairy, no animal fats, and no eggs.  I can see how
it might work, but would hate giving up my meat!

Dave


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