Diet for Hypoglycemia
The high animal protein diet generally prescribed
for hypoglycaemia is not suitable for this disorder. It may help control the
condition temporarily, but it is harmful in many other respects and may result
in other diseases like heart 4trouble, arteries, kidney problems and cancer.
The ideal diet for hypoglycaemia should be based
on three basic food groups, namely grains, seeds and nuts, vegetable oils.
Seeds, nuts and grains should be the main
constituents of the diet. Seeds and nuts should be taken in their raw form.
Grains, in the form of cereals, should be cooked. Cooked grains are digested
slowly and release sugar into the blood gradually six to eight hours after
meals. This will keep the blood sugar level normal and constant for a long
period.
Persons suffering from low blood sugar should take
six to eight small meals a day instead of two or three large ones. Eating raw
nuts and seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds or drinking milk, butter milk
or fruit juices between meals will be highly beneficial. All refined and processed
foods, white sugar, white flour and their by-products should be completely eliminated
from the diet.
Coffee, alcohol and soft drinks should also be
avoided. The consumption of salt should be reduced as an excessive intake of
salt causes loss of blood potassium, which causes blood sugar to drop. The
following is the menu suggested for hypoglycaemia.
* On rising: Fresh fruits such as apples, peaches,
melons, berries, avocado or a glass of fresh fruit juice.
* Breakfast: Nuts, seeds, fruit, cottage cheese
and buttermilk.
* Mid-morning: Fruit, fruit juice or tomato juice.
* Lunch: Cooked cereals and milk.
* Mid-afternoon: A glass of fruit or vegetable
juice or a snack consisting of nuts.
* Dinner: Vegetable salad with a cooked vegetable
from among those allowed, one or two slices of whole wheat bread, cottage
cheese and butter milk.
* On retiring: A glass of milk or buttermilk.
Vegetables which can be taken in hypoglycaemia are
asparagus, beets, carrots, cucumbers, egg-plants, peas, radishes, tomatoes,
spinach, kale, lettuce, beans, baked potatoes. Fruits which can be taken are
apples, apricots, berries, peaches, and pineapples. Consumption of citrus
should be limited.
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