Control Your Health

If you've been diagnosed with a disease such as diabetes, gastroesophageal reflux, or hypertension (high blood pressure), take control and don't let the disease control you. You can change your outcome by taking control of your life instead of letting the disease take control of you.

Let's talk about diabetes first. I'm specifically going to talk about type 2 diabetes. The first and the most impact on taking control of this disease is to lose weight. The first step in losing weight is to look at what you're eating. You want to lose about 10% at least of your body weight. The heavier you are, the more you will want to lose. Don't turn to some diet plan, learn to eat sensibly and avoid that foods that will make the diabetes worse. Sugar is not always the enemy. Simple carbs like bread, pasta, and rice are by far worse enemies than sugar. You want to get your carbs from fruits and vegetables. Foods to focus on are beans, nuts, vegetables and fruit. Be sure that you get some protein with every meal. Your first bite should be of protein so that the pancreas begins to create insulin in the right amount to help you utilize the calories you will be consuming.

If you must have dessert, make it a piece of fruit - that is the best dessert ever!