What’s good for lowering glucose and cholesterol levels naturally?
My 7 year old daughter is skinny and mostly eats white rice, pasta,chicken and other food (not much junk). However, her cholesterol level was in 180 10 months ago, now is in 190 and her glucose is high too. Any ideas, or suggestions, change in diet, etc. She’s very skinny and has no fat in her, so I’m confused?
oatmeal,fruits,reduce oil to the most you can,switch to brown sugar,less salt,and most important its drinking water
July 26 2010 10:45 am | cholesterol levels
July 26th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
SYTRINOL twice daily, is non-toxic and will bring down cholesterol.
Polymer extract of cinnamon will bring down sugar levels well. buy at your health store or online.
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July 26th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Balance calorie intake and physical activity to achieve or maintain a healthy body weight.
• Consume a diet rich in vegetables and fruits.
• Choose whole-grain, high-fiber foods.
• Consume fish, especially oily fish, at least twice a week.
• Limit your intake of saturated fat to <7% of energy, trans fat to <1% of energy, and cholesterol to <300 mg per day by
— choosing lean meats and vegetable alternatives;
— selecting fat-free (skim), 1%-fat, and low-fat dairy products; and
— minimizing intake of partially hydrogenated fats.
• Minimize your intake of beverages and foods with added sugars.
• Choose and prepare foods with little or no salt.
• If you consume alcohol, do so in moderation.
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July 26th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Eliminate the white rice and pasta, and substitute with brown rice and whole grain pasta. Fiber will help lower glucose levels and cholesterol. And let her play out in the yard often, or let her join gymnastics… A good exercise will help build muscles.
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Son of a diabetic
July 26th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
SHE CAN KEEP THE RICE AND PASTA!!!!!! DON’T WORRY.
the best thing to do is portion control. she can have several meals a day but cut back on how much food is on her plate. The more you eat the harder your liver has to work and the more glucose it will put out. Also have her eat more veggies than fruit because most veggies have no impact on blood sugar level as where fruit does. Chicken is Very Good to eat!!!! if she drinks a lot of juices try more milk and water… if that doesn’t work try crystal light, i prefer the walmart brand it has O cal O carbs unlike crystal light which has i believe has 5. good luck and if she keeps having problems try a nutritionist, because her body might break food down a little differently or she may need more vitamins or minerals in what she’s eating.
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providence alaska medical center.
July 26th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
You should check if the glucose levels are high enough to consider Diabetes type I diagnose. If she is really skinny that can be an effect of diabetes. Insulin is not just for glucose, it controls many other functions of the body, being one of them the cholesterol levels. High glucose levels, high cholesterol levels, being very skinny + thirst, constant peeing, etc can be sign of having Diabetes Type I.
Once the diabetes is controlled with medication, eating habits and excercise, all the levels will become normal.
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I had high glucose levels, high cholesterol, once I started my diabetes treatment the cholesterol became normal.
July 26th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
even if something isn’t unhealthy it may raise glucose levels examples are potatoes, corn, fruits, pasta, bread, rice. check labels for carbohydrate content as opposed to just sugars. at 7 years of age high cholesterol is probly more of a metabolic disorder than a dietary problem. if the tests are being done right. is your daughter fasting at the time the blood is drawn for tests? if not the results are innacurate.
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July 26th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
There is a lot of talk these days about a new meal planning tool called the Glycemic Index (GI). But there is also a lot of misunderstanding about the GI, which has actually been around for more than 20 years.
It is a good idea to get to know and understand the Glycemic Index, because choosing foods with a low GI rating more often than choosing those with a high GI may help you to:
• Control your blood glucose levels
• Control your cholesterol levels
• Control your appetite
• Lower your risk of getting heart disease
• Lower your risk of getting type 2 diabetes
The basics The Glycemic Index is a scale that ranks carbohydrate-rich foods by how much they raise blood glucose levels compared to glucose or white bread.
When you eat food that contains carbohydrates, the sugar (glucose) from the food breaks down during digestion and gives you energy. After you eat, your blood glucose level rises; the speed at which the food is able to increase your blood glucose level is called the “glycemic response.” This glycemic response is influenced by many factors, including how much food you eat, how much the food is processed or even how the food is prepared (for example, pasta that is cooked al dente – or firm – has a slower glycemic response than pasta that is overcooked).
Good carbs, better carbs
Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating recommends eating a high-carb diet with 55% of each day’s calories coming from carbohydrates. Not all carbohydrates are the same, however.
The Glycemic Index ranks carbohydrate-rich foods according to their glycemic response. Foods that raise your blood glucose level quickly have a higher GI rating than foods that raise your blood glucose level more slowly. In general, the lower the rating, the better the quality of carbohydrate.
Not only do low GI foods raise your blood glucose more slowly and to a less dramatic peak than higher GI foods, but most low GI foods are all-around healthier choices. Low GI foods are usually low in calories and fat, while also being high in fibre, nutrients and antioxidants. Choosing low GI foods more often may help you increase levels of HDL (healthy) cholesterol in your blood and might help you control your appetite, as they tend to keep you feeling fuller, longer.
Choose wisely
Try to choose low and medium GI foods more often than high GI foods. A GI of 55 or less ranks as low, a GI of 56 to 69 is medium, and a GI of 70 or more ranks as high. Use the chart below to help you make healthier choices.
Here are some tips to help you lower the Glycemic Index of your daily meals:
• Base your food choices primarily on overall nutrition – including vitamins, minerals and fibre.. Don’t dismiss healthy foods such as white potatoes just because they have a high GI. Their other nutritional benefits make them good choices.
• Try to choose at least one low GI food at each meal.
• If you choose a high GI food, combine it with a low GI food, for an overall medium GI meal. For example, half a bagel (high GI) with a bowl of chili (low GI) , or corn flakes cereal (high GI) topped with a spoonful of All Bran (low GI) and some strawberries (low GI).
• Limit the amount of processed, refined starchy foods, as they tend to be low in fibre and other nutrients and have a higher GI.
• Try new foods that have a low GI. Experiment with beans, legumes and lentils by including them in dishes such as chili, soups and salad.
• Eat whole grain, pumpernickel and oat bran bread more often than white bread.
• Eat fresh fruit and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables have a low GI, so they break down into sugar slowly in your body. Canada’s Food Guide recommends five to ten servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Enjoy a variety!
• Choose parboiled, brown or white rice more often than instant rice.
• Eat pasta, rice, yams, lima beans or baked potatoes more often than mashed, boiled or instant potatoes. Eating potatoes cold, as in a salad, reduces their GI (but go easy on the mayo dressing).
• Use vinaigrette instead of a creamy salad dressing. It’s lower in fat, plus the acidity of the vinegar slows digestion, lowering the meal’s GI.
• Watch your portion sizes; the bigger the portion, the more it will increase your blood glucose, regardless of its GI rank. For more information about healthy portion sizes, see the Handy Portion Guide . [ http://www.diabetes.ca/files/plan_your_portions.pdf ]
• Check your blood glucose level before eating and one to two hours afterwards to see how your body handles the meal.
• For more information about the Glycemic Index and how to include low GI foods in your meal plan, see the Glycemic Index Tool [ http://www.diabetes.ca/files/Diabetes_GL_FINAL2_CPG03.pdf ] and talk to your diabetes educator or registered dietitian.
Remember that the Glycemic Index is just one part healthy eating. Don’t forget to:
• Eat at regular times
• Choose a variety of foods from all food groups
• Limit sugar and sweets
• Reduce the amount of fat you eat
• Include foods high in fibre
• Limit salt, alcohol and caffeine.
• Choose heart healthy fats such as canola and olive oil.
LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX FOODS (55 or less)
(choose most often vvv)
Skim milk
Plain Yogurt
Soy beverage
Apple/plum/orange
Sweet potato
Oat bran bread
Oatmeal (slow cook oats)
All-Bran™
Converted or Parboiled rice
Pumpernickel bread
Al dente (firm) pasta
Lentils/kidney/baked beans
Chick peas
MEDIUM GLYCEMIC INDEX FOODS (56-69)
(choose more often vv)
Banana
Pineapple
Raisins
New potatoes
Popcorn
Split pea or green pea soup
Brown rice
Couscous
Basmati rice
Shredded wheat cereal
Whole wheat bread
Rye bread
HIGH GLYCEMIC INDEX FOODS
(choose less often v )
Watermelon
Dried dates
Instant mashed potatoes
Baked white potato
Parsnips
Rutabaga
Instant rice
Corn Flakes™
Rice Krispies™
Cheerios™
Bagel, white
Soda crackers
Jellybeans
French fries
Ice cream
Digestive cookies
Table sugar (sucrose)
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July 26th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
oatmeal,fruits,reduce oil to the most you can,switch to brown sugar,less salt,and most important its drinking water
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