Guest guest Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 I had found online the Vegan Food Pyramid. I notice the bottom of the pyramid or base of the Vegan diet seems to be pasta bread and grains but as a diabetic I have to watch all those carbs. Suggestions? Neale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 vegan-network , " Neale Bacon " <baconandfriends wrote: > > vegan-network > > Can you have whole grains? Those are complex carbs. > > > > Danielle > I have IGT and although complex carbs are better, they still have a much heavier impact on blood sugar than fats or protein. First off, I have experimented using my meter. I have found that I can only eat about 1/2 cup of grains/ 1 slice of bread in a sitting. I augment this with vegies and tofu/seed/nuts/beans. I don't skimp on things like tahini even though they have more fat because, not eating so many carbs, I need the calories. I also eat more frequent, smaller, meals. I use 140 ml as the max postprandial reading to shoot for. So even though it is a little trickier going " low-carb " as a vegan (for glucose control), it is still worth it. I feel so much better and I am looking forward to the time when the glucose control will not be necessary. Even a weight loss of 10 pounds can cause an improvement in glucose tolerance. And in the last 2 months of eating vegan, I have lost 6 lbs. So hang in there. Let your meter be your guide and enjoy the new lifestyle. It is win win all around - better health, reduced animal abuse, and an improved environment. Kathy from MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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