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A Budwig Protocol Diet Recipe

The Budwig Protocol Diet And Recipe

Overview

This is a follow-up article to our original Budwig Protocol article. VERY IMPORTANT:  Check with your doctor before using this recipe.

  • 3 tablespoons low-fat cottage cheese (90 calories, AND 270 mg sodium per ½ cup)
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil (120 calories)

Stir together (or use a hand blender) to mix thoroughly, and then eat within 15 minutes, OR the flaxseed oil will go rancid and your dish will be worthless.

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Benefits of a high fiber diet for people with diabetes

Can A High-Fiber Diet Help Manage Diabetes?

A high fiber diet is important for everyone, but especially for people with diabetes. Fiber can help to lower blood sugar levels, improve cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease. There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel-like substance that can help to slow down digestion and absorption of glucose. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and helps to keep the digestive system healthy.

Benefits of a high fiber diet for people with diabetes

  • Lower blood sugar levels
  • Improved cholesterol levels
  • Reduced risk of heart disease
  • Reduced risk of constipation
  • Increased satiety (feeling of fullness)
  • Weight loss

How much fiber should people with diabetes eat?

The American Diabetes Association recommends that adults aim for 25-30 grams of fiber per day for women and 30-38 grams of fiber per day for men. People with diabetes may need to eat more fiber, up to 50 grams per day.

Good sources of fiber

There are many good sources of fiber, including:

  • Fruits: apples, pears, berries, oranges, grapefruit, bananas
  • Vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, carrots, spinach, kale, sweet potatoes
  • Whole grains: oats, brown rice, quinoa, whole-wheat bread, whole-wheat pasta
  • Legumes: beans, lentils, peas
  • Nuts and seeds: almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseed

Tips for increasing your fiber intake

  • Start your day with a bowl of oatmeal or whole-wheat cereal with berries and nuts.
  • Add fruits and vegetables to every meal.
  • Choose whole grains over refined grains.
  • Snack on nuts and seeds.
  • Add beans or lentils to soups, stews, and salads.
  • Sprinkle chia seeds or flaxseed on yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies.

Conclusion

A high fiber diet is an important part of managing diabetes. By eating a variety of fiber-rich foods, you can help to improve your blood sugar control, cholesterol levels, and overall health.

An Instructional on Diabetes Diet Guidelines

An Instructional on Diabetes Diet Guidelines

When it comes to a diabetes diet, there are many important things to know. One of the most important things to know about a diabetes diet is that different diabetic diagnosis can change each diabetic diet.

Before we get into all that however, let’s talk about the way weight can increase diabetes.

People who are obese or overweight are 80 times more likely to develop diabetes than those who maintain a healthy weight.  In a study produced by the Medstar Research Institute in Washington, D.C., almost 2,000 non-diabetic, overweight adults that were between the ages of 25 and 74 were measured for their risk of developing diabetes, they were also measured to see if they reduce their risk by losing weight. They study proved that in just losing two pounds a year for ten years, their risk of developing diabetes reduced by a third.

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budwig protocol and diabetes

Budwig Protocol and Diabetes

The Budwig Protocol and diabetes seem to be a good match for eating healthier, lowering cholesterol and gaining better blood glucose levels. We are not ordinarily an alternative health medicine website, but the Budwig protocol has gained enough attention in the recent news that we felt it warranted a paper on this site. There is nothing harmful in the Budwig protocol. Johann Budwig, Ph.D., was a well-known German biochemist who stated that her recipe, along with other modifications in the daily diet would lead to a healthier lifestyle and prevent/cure some diseases.

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Furosemide

Furosemide

Furosemide is a diuretic that works directly on the kidneys. It is most commonly used to aid in relieving excess fluid in patients who have conditions such as congestive heart failure, diabetes, or progressive kidney problems. The reason why a diuretic is necessary in such cases is that excessive fluid build-up can be life-threatening.

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