One of the main causes of Type 2 Diabetes is a diet consisting of refined carbohydrates and sugars. Carbohydrates are long chains of sugar molecules. But not all carbohydrates are treated equally by the body. There are huge differences in how different carbohydrates affect blood sugar and insulin levels. Carbohydrates that trigger the biggest surge in blood sugar are anything made with refined flour such as bread, cereal, and pasta. Starches such as potato starch, corn starch, and rice starch also trigger surges in blood sugar. Liquid carbs such as soda, beer, and fruit juice are even worse. These foods all get digested quickly because they lack the fiber and nutrients that are only pr
After following a 95% vegan diet for a long time, I came to the conclusion that no matter how good you think your diet is there may be something amiss, for example a key nutrient you aren't consuming, which can lead to health issues. For this and other reasons, at this time, I am trying to avoid diets that are too constrictive and limited. Unless someone has a specific severe allergy or health condition, its a good idea to try to incorporate key food groups that we might have avoided for years such as dairy, meat/chicken, grains, and eggs. Of course only incorporate healthy versions of these food groups for example: Good dairy to incorporate would be goat kefir or yogurt. Good meat/chicken
