Nuts, walnuts and almonds:
Include a daily handful (5-10) walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds (unsalted and unroasted) in your diet, for fiber, good fats, minerals and phytosterols
Grains and Starches:
Consume in moderation, and choose according to their glycemic index.
Are to avoid or reduce drastically white bread, pastries, cakes (especially the trade!).
Prefer whole wheat bread or half full multi-grain sourdough (wheat alone is not ideal), brown rice or half full or basmati rice … but pulses such as lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans in very small quantities …
It is essential that the carbohydrate is distributed evenly throughout the day and breakfast is well provided for, the recall is the meal that helps regulate blood glucose throughout the day.
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