Now for some very traditional healthy foods to be aware, but consider sparingly. Remember to always consult freely your professional medical doctor/provider before you make decisions regarding diet.
Fruits - have natural fructose/sugars and should be limited or avoided.
The juicier the fruit, the more sugar they have: oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, etc.
Skin fruits are high sugar: grapes, prunes, berrys, plums, etc.
Fruits with seeds are high sugar - apples, pumpkin, watermelon, etcBananas are carbohydrates, but they are a good fiber source. Use sparingly or alternate days.
Starches convert to sugar during the digestion process. Avoid anything white:
Use grain/wheat breads. I prefer Joseph brand flax, flat breads or sliced wheat.
Use baked or boiled russet or sweet potato alternate days
Sweet potatoes can be an alternative; use a little oil and cinnamon which may help with carbohydrate processing.
Dry, hard shell vegetables such as dry beans are starch but a good fiber source and should be limited: Pinto, butter/lima, split pea, field peas, garden peas, corn, etc. Starches turn to sugar during digestion.High sodium foods should be limited: cabbage family includes broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, and any 'floret' foods. Juicy vegetables such as tomatoes are seedy and high in sodium.
Dairy foods are good nutritional sources, but high fats: milk, cheese, creams. Use them sparingly.
Always check the nutritional value on the product of the sodium/carbohydrate/sugar content when selecting fresh fruits and vegetables.
Remember to avoid any flour/sugar and fried foods, but boil or bake with a little vegetable oil or water.
Remember to always consult freely your professional medical doctor/provider before you make decisions regarding diet.
