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<blockquote data-quote="Winnie53" data-source="post: 1454143" data-attributes="member: 160246"><p>[USER=286937]@Eridu[/USER] I'm so glad Avocado Sevenfold is helping you. She's providing you excellent guidance.</p><p></p><p>You're going to feel a lot better after getting those glucose levels down. It's going to require you to make changes, but as you eliminate sugar the cravings will lessen over time, likely the inflammation and itching too. To ickihan's suggestion, I'd add only wear loose clothing if you're not already.</p><p></p><p>I have a number of autoimmune conditions that were likely caused by eating grains and processed foods that contain gluten from wheat, barley, rye, sometimes oats, so eat a restricted diet today. By "autoimmune", I mean that my immune system attacks healthy tissues in my body whenever I eat foods that I am sensitive to. In my case, the thyroid, joints, and inner ear.</p><p></p><p>A full serving of fruit will spike my glucose levels but because I do best if I don't eat grains, coffee, or chocolate, and eat only minimal amounts of dairy, fruit, and potatoes, I needed some type of "treat".</p><p></p><p>After a lot of experimenting. I found a way to add fruit back into my diet. I eat whole, organic fruits: 1) in small amounts and 2) preferably at the end of each meal (so I'm eating it for the flavor, not to satisfy hunger).</p><p></p><p>Here's what I mean by small amounts...</p><p></p><p>Orange - I wash and cut an organic orange in half, then cut one 1/2" slice at a time, storing the rest in a covered bowl in the refrigerator. I then cut the orange slice into 4 sections, and eat each section with the peel intact following my meal (again, so I'm eating it for the flavor not to satisfy hunger).</p><p></p><p>I do this for a number of reasons: the peel provides additional vitamin C, fiber, and oils; cuts the sweetness of the orange so I don't have sugar cravings; and because I don't bake with grains anymore to make sugary confections, I'm able to enjoy the flavor of the orange part of the peel again, referred to as "orange zest" when dried for baking.</p><p></p><p>Apple - I wash and cut an organic apple in half, and eat a 1/2" slice of it. For storage in the refrigerator I store it on a plate, cut side down. The cut edge that is exposed to air can be thinly trimmed away the next time a take a slice of apple. I eat the peel too because I want the pectin, fiber, and nutrients from it too.</p><p></p><p>Banana - I try to eat them as soon as they begin to yellow, one 1" section. To eat, I discard the peel from the cut section first. I store the banana in the refrigerator and thinly trim away the cut end before cutting a new slice/chunk to eat.</p><p></p><p>Berries - I eat organic berries in small amounts, from the freezer or fresh.</p><p></p><p>Lemon and Lime - During the warmer months, I like to freshly squeeze one lemon and one lime. I then use the freshly squeezed to make a beverage with sparkling water, stevia, muddled/crushed mint leaves (to release the leaf's oil) and ice. I can't remember the amounts, but probably 1 to 2 ounces juice to 4 ounces sparkling water.</p><p></p><p>Plums - For a snack, if I'm on the go and moving, I'll sometimes eat a small, fresh organic plum, preferably a blue/purple plum.</p><p></p><p>[Edited to add]: Just so there's no confusion, I'm probably only eating an 1/8th of the orange, apple, or banana at a time, so it's a "treat" without a "glucose spike". Before I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I made beautiful, colorful salads with a six or more fresh fruits. I probably ate a cup with every meal until it was gone. So good. I wouldn't be able to do that today. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Glad you found your way here. We have many knowledgeable members here who will provide you useful guidance. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Winnie53, post: 1454143, member: 160246"] [USER=286937]@Eridu[/USER] I'm so glad Avocado Sevenfold is helping you. She's providing you excellent guidance. You're going to feel a lot better after getting those glucose levels down. It's going to require you to make changes, but as you eliminate sugar the cravings will lessen over time, likely the inflammation and itching too. To ickihan's suggestion, I'd add only wear loose clothing if you're not already. I have a number of autoimmune conditions that were likely caused by eating grains and processed foods that contain gluten from wheat, barley, rye, sometimes oats, so eat a restricted diet today. By "autoimmune", I mean that my immune system attacks healthy tissues in my body whenever I eat foods that I am sensitive to. In my case, the thyroid, joints, and inner ear. A full serving of fruit will spike my glucose levels but because I do best if I don't eat grains, coffee, or chocolate, and eat only minimal amounts of dairy, fruit, and potatoes, I needed some type of "treat". After a lot of experimenting. I found a way to add fruit back into my diet. I eat whole, organic fruits: 1) in small amounts and 2) preferably at the end of each meal (so I'm eating it for the flavor, not to satisfy hunger). Here's what I mean by small amounts... Orange - I wash and cut an organic orange in half, then cut one 1/2" slice at a time, storing the rest in a covered bowl in the refrigerator. I then cut the orange slice into 4 sections, and eat each section with the peel intact following my meal (again, so I'm eating it for the flavor not to satisfy hunger). I do this for a number of reasons: the peel provides additional vitamin C, fiber, and oils; cuts the sweetness of the orange so I don't have sugar cravings; and because I don't bake with grains anymore to make sugary confections, I'm able to enjoy the flavor of the orange part of the peel again, referred to as "orange zest" when dried for baking. Apple - I wash and cut an organic apple in half, and eat a 1/2" slice of it. For storage in the refrigerator I store it on a plate, cut side down. The cut edge that is exposed to air can be thinly trimmed away the next time a take a slice of apple. I eat the peel too because I want the pectin, fiber, and nutrients from it too. Banana - I try to eat them as soon as they begin to yellow, one 1" section. To eat, I discard the peel from the cut section first. I store the banana in the refrigerator and thinly trim away the cut end before cutting a new slice/chunk to eat. Berries - I eat organic berries in small amounts, from the freezer or fresh. Lemon and Lime - During the warmer months, I like to freshly squeeze one lemon and one lime. I then use the freshly squeezed to make a beverage with sparkling water, stevia, muddled/crushed mint leaves (to release the leaf's oil) and ice. I can't remember the amounts, but probably 1 to 2 ounces juice to 4 ounces sparkling water. Plums - For a snack, if I'm on the go and moving, I'll sometimes eat a small, fresh organic plum, preferably a blue/purple plum. [Edited to add]: Just so there's no confusion, I'm probably only eating an 1/8th of the orange, apple, or banana at a time, so it's a "treat" without a "glucose spike". Before I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I made beautiful, colorful salads with a six or more fresh fruits. I probably ate a cup with every meal until it was gone. So good. I wouldn't be able to do that today. :) Glad you found your way here. We have many knowledgeable members here who will provide you useful guidance. :) [/QUOTE]
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