Diabetes Information and Treatment Guide

Eating for energy doesn’t require consuming special foods or supplements… …it involves adopting a simple pattern of eating:

• Start the day with breakfast
• Eat every 3-4 hours; don’t skip meals
• Eat small meals that include high water content foods
• Include a small amounts of protein at each meal

Start the day with breakfast

Food is fuel. You wouldn’t try to drive your car without gasoline in it, would you?

Eat every 3-4 hours; don’t skip meals

You can’t “bank” energy for later. A large breakfast won’t carry you through to dinnertime!

Eat small meals that include high water content foods

Almost every food supplies fluid, but some more than others. Atop the list of juicy foods are fruits and vegetables:

• cucumbers = 97% water
• tomatoes and zucchini = 95% water
• eggplant = 92% water
• peaches = 87% water

Digestion requires energy. Think about how energetic you feel after eating Thanksgiving dinner.

A large meal requires more energy to digest than a small one does, and digesting dense foods (i.e., low water content foods) takes more energy than digesting high water content foods.

In other words, limit the nuts, cheese, pretzels, crackers, breads and cereals, and increase the fruits and vegetables at every meal.

Include a small amount of protein at each meal

Protein rich foods help stabalize your blood sugar. Include a small amount of one of the following at most meals:

• eggs/egg whites
• lowfat/nonfat cheese or cottage cheese
• lowfat/nonfat yogurt
• lowfat/nonfat milk
• protein powder
• poultry
• fish
• lean meat
• soy foods: edamame, soymilk, tofu, tempeh
• veggie burgers
• beans

And don’t forget to get enough sleep! Keep in mind that caffeine and alcohol can negatively effect sleep patterns.

Dr John Anne is a herbal specialist with years of experience and extensive research on Herbs and Alternative health. For more helpful information read about Weight Loss Diet and Diabetic Food at Diabetes Information Guide.