11/30/2013

We at least once in our lives have seen those commercials or read those ads about people with diabetes and how they need to eat certain foods or take certain medicine so that they do not have low or high blood sugar problems. Well, there are some people with and without diabetes that may have something else called Hypoglycemia that causes low blood sugar problems as well. It is important to know what this is and what foods are best to eat with this medical condition so that more problems do not occur. This may also be important for family members or friends to know so that they know what their loved ones should be eating.



According to YourTotalHealth.com, "The Right Diet for Hypoglycemia", only about five percent of the population have a very specific well-defined hypoglycemia and the rest of the population may have "reactive hypoglycemia" which is when blood sugar may drop suddenly and cause a person to feel spacey, irritable, dizzy, or faint. It is best to try and avoid high carbohydrates and low fiber junk foods because this foods may cause blood sugar problems to begin with. It is best to eat foods high in protein such as: fish and organic meat and foods with high quality natural fat such as olive oil, flaxseed, avocados, nuts and seeds.



Also, people with hypoglycemia may find it best to eat vegetables high in fiber and low sugar fruits such as: berries, plums, apples, pears, peaches and cherries. Also, beans are good for blood sugar and may want to be considered when planning a diet or meal. Eating snacks every few hours that are high in protein may also help keep blood sugar levels where they should be.



It may also be helpful for those with hypoglycemia to limit or eliminate artificial sweeteners and other foods such as: coffee, sugar, and other processed foods because these may irritate the glands and may make the problem worse in the long run. Snacks with protein and a little fat with carbs may help with blood sugar and provide more energy.



It is important for everyone to eat a well balanced diet and exercise to help maintain a healthy life and lifestyle, but for those with medical concerns such as hypoglycemia it is even more important to watch what kind of foods we are eating and to limit foods with too much sugar. If people with hypoglycemia follow these guidelines as well as listen to their doctor and their bodies, they will be better able to feel good and to be healthy for many years into the future.
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