Tuesday 22 May 2012

Some People Have To Adopt A Hypoglycemia Diet

By Joseph Yuranovich


People who suffer from low blood sugar should consider adopting a hypoglycemia diet which can stabilize their insulin production. People who eat simple carbohydrates, such as white rice, or white bread, and feel dizzy afterward, could be experiencing insulin spikes. When insulin spikes, glucose levels dramatically drop, leaving the person feeling groggy and dizzy. A diet, free of simple carbohydrates, can help a person avoid the insulin peaks and help keep one's insulin production balanced.

Avoid sodas and other soft drinks that are high in sugar and corn syrup because these carbohydrates are rapidly broken down and absorbed into the blood. The result is that the body produces excess amounts of insulin to break down the glucose and an imbalance results. Simple carbohydrates break down into glucose so fast that the body has only response and that is to produce insulin, but an insulin peak can cause medical complications, including coma.

A bowl of oatmeal for breakfast is a great choice because oatmeal breaks down slowly. Oatmeal is a complex carbohydrate that takes longer to absorb so there is no resulting insulin production spike. The objective is to keep insulin production levels balanced, avoiding peaks and valleys.

There are many foods that help keep insulin levels in check, including fish, red meat, and poultry. These foods should be incorporated into the meal plan in order to help keep insulin levels regulated. Eggs are also a good choice because foods high in protein help regulated insulin production.

An egg white omelet with a bowl of oatmeal in the morning will keep one satisfied until lunchtime. If one gets hungry before lunch, an apple around mid morning is a healthy alternative than a candy bar from the vending machine. Some say to eat any type of fruit, while others say to limit tropical fruits such as bananas.

Not all fruits are created equal, and some people say that it is best to limit banana intake because bananas are rapidly broken down into glucose. Fruits that take longer to break down and absorb include papaya, apples, and pears, and thereby help keep insulin levels balanced.

People who have to eat complex carbohydrates as a staple, need not forgo desserts. But, they have to be more conscious of their dessert menu than other people. For instance, one should avoid chocolate cake, but one can enjoy a sliced apple with a gob of peanut butter.

People, who experience dramatic drops in their glucose levels because of insulin spikes after eating simple carbohydrates, have to adopt a hypoglycemia diet in order to keep their sugar levels stable. Avoid drinking soft drinks high in sugar because these drinks can cause insulin levels to spike and cause glucose levels to drop dramatically. It is important to start the day right with an adequate breakfast and a good meal to have in the morning is a bowl of oatmeal, and an egg white omelet. Oatmeal is a complex carbohydrate and an egg white omelet is loaded with protein, which is an appetite suppressant.




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