Slimming Foods

Diane likes in Perth, Australia and her question is: “What are the best 10 slimming foods?”

Answer to Readers Question: Please understand that there is no miracle diet food in this world but there are certain foods that promote satiety you need to pick foods that are high in fiber, more than others and they can help you eat less over the course of the day.

You need to select foods high fiber, healthy fats or protein. You need food packed with important nutrients, vitamins and minerals:

Apples: A apple a day may keep the fat pants away from you. Apples is a perfect snack with high water contents, it helps prevent blood sugar spikes that lead to cravings. Organic apples are the best pick.

Eggs: eggs are a great source of protein, which is the keep to keeping you full and satisfied.

Cauliflower: is a non-starchy vegetable and can be eaten in unlimited quantities. Cauliflower contains the cancer-fighting phytonutrient sulforaphane, folate and vitamin C, which is helpful in loosing weight.

Lowfat Yogurt: is a way to sneak more dairy into your diet. Use it also in dips, sauces and salad dressing. But remember that yogurt is not a weight-loss magic bullet.

Oatmeal: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day by eating oatmeal you can become slimmer. Oatmeal is ranked as the most satisfying breakfast food because it also helps you stay fuller longer as it is packed with fiber and is a good source of protein.

Peanuts: Almonds, walnuts have been getting all the glory, but do not disregard peanuts. Peanut eaters end up eating less over the course of the whole day and are more likely to maintain their weight.

Soup: Soup can be slimming too and is considered a good food. If you have a 10-oz serving of broth-based soup a day you will feel fuller and therefore result,in your taking few calories throughout the day.

Fish: Fish tops oatmeal and vegetables in slimming foods selection. It has been proven that a fish lunch versus a beef lunch; that the fish lunch is healthy for you and it reduces your calorie intake.

Bulgur: High fiber grains are a great way to round out a meal and it is easy to cook. Bulgur is a quick cooking form of whole wheat, takes 10 minutes to prepare once the water is boiled and can be a substitute for white rice and pasta. Remember that fiber helps prolong the insulin response so you do not have the blood sugar spikes you have with low fiber carbohydrates.

Salad: Salads are a great opportunity to add a lot of filling foods into your diet at one time, fresh vegetables, lean protein, beans and healthy fats. Salads don’t have to be sad, add mesclun, argula or spinach as these greens are tastier than iceberg lettuce and they also contain more iron, calcium, vitamin C and folate..

How To Buy Diabetic Shoes

Sherry, an old friend had a question: “What is the proper diabetic shoes that can help me keep my feet healthy and happy?”

Answer to Readers Question: It is very important that when you go shoe shopping and you have diabetes to consider how “they feel” versus “how they look”. Do not be concerned about fashion a fashion statement at this time.

Diabetes causes high levels of glucose (blood sugar), which can damage the nerves leading to the feel and also reduce the supply of blood. This condition is known as neuropath, a diabetic may not be able to feel abrasions and other foot injuries. The poor blood flow can set the stage for infections and slow healing injuries.

Wearing shoes that do not fit well can cause a blister and often turns into a deeper wound in normal circumstances, but when you have diabetes, you may not even feel the injury and this can lead to a serious infection that if not treated could require an amputation.

Diabetic shoe shopping is really simple:

• It is recommended that you visit a shoe store and ask the staff member to measure your foot and to find the shoe that fits your properly.
• Check with your doctor and ask for a recommendation as to the type of shoe you should purchase.
• Go for comfort and make sure the shoe feels good when you try them on.
• Choose a rounded toe because it will give you plenty of room and not cram you feet into a shoe that is too small.
• The shoe should have a thick sole that offers good shock abortion. Make sure that the soles are not too flimsy.
• There are shoe make especially for people with diabetes. The shoe lack seams on the inside that could rub your feet and can be fitted with special insoles that better distribute pressure on the sole of your foot.
• When you first get your new shoes, take them off often and thoroughly inspect your feet to ensure that your are not developing blisters or red spots on your feet. You diabetes could prevent you from feeling these injuries.
• If you have insurance or are covered by Medicare, find out if you are covered for a pair of diabetic shoes.