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01/28/12
10:40 AM
"What is the best way to incorporate the "good" whole grains into my diet without adding so many carbohydrates?
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phoeberoberts
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02/02/12
06:21 PM
Thank you for your question. Eating whole grains has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, gastrointestinal problems and certain cancers. Whole grains are unrefined, which means that they have not had the healthy bran and germ portions removed by processing. Whole grains contain fiber, and provide important nutrients such as selenium, potassium, magnesium and several B vitamins. When buying whole grains, remember that the less processed (less milled) grains will contain the most fiber, and therefore will cause less of a rise in your blood sugar.
Reducing the amount of refined grains in your diet, while increasing whole grains, can help improve blood sugar control. Refined grains such as white flour, white rice and white bread, along with cookies and cakes prepared with white flour, are rich in carbs while being low in nutrition and fiber. Whole grains include: brown rice, steel cut oatmeal, quinoa, bulgur, and buckwheat. Of course, portion control is key when eating any carb, so keep portions small and count the carbs as part of your overall carb intake. The fiber content of whole grains can help keep you fuller longer, and improve your chances of maintaining a healthy weight.
Reducing the amount of refined grains in your diet, while increasing whole grains, can help improve blood sugar control. Refined grains such as white flour, white rice and white bread, along with cookies and cakes prepared with white flour, are rich in carbs while being low in nutrition and fiber. Whole grains include: brown rice, steel cut oatmeal, quinoa, bulgur, and buckwheat. Of course, portion control is key when eating any carb, so keep portions small and count the carbs as part of your overall carb intake. The fiber content of whole grains can help keep you fuller longer, and improve your chances of maintaining a healthy weight.
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Susan Weiner
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02/07/12
11:56 PM
Whole grains are no more than grains that haven't been processed. As stated by other posters they won't spike your BG, but will keep it higher for a longer period of time. I feel bad, but RD's really have no clue by relying on the present food pyramid. The grain industry stands to lose a lot of money when people finally catch on.
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02/07/12
11:54 PM
Whole grains are no more than grains that haven't been processed. As stated by other posters they won't spike your BG, but will keep it higher for a longer period of time. I feel bad, but RD's really have no clue by relying on the present food pyramid. The grain industry stands to lose a lot of money when people finally catch on.
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goldstar903
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02/07/12
05:33 PM
You know, Susan (the dLife expert here) usually has great answers to these questions, but I agree with the "amateurs" here. This whole grain "nonsense" is causing a great amount of harm to T2's. Eating anything made of any grain (corn, wheat, oats, rye, barley), rice (brown or otherwise), or potatoes dumps massive amounts of carbs into the body. Now, those carbs may not cause as rapid a spike but the carbs/glucose still needs to be metabolized. So while the effect on your glucose may not spike as high, the A1c will be the same--not exactly a "solution" for any T2.
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kenhampshire
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02/07/12
03:03 PM
You know, Susan (the dLife expert here) usually has great answers to these questions, but I agree with the "amateurs" here. This whole grain "nonsense" is causing a great amount of harm to T2's. Eating anything made of any grain (corn, wheat, oats, rye, barley), rice (brown or otherwise), or potatoes dumps massive amounts of carbs into the body. Now, those carbs may not cause as rapid a spike but the carbs/glucose still needs to be metabolized. So while the effect on your glucose may not spike as high, the A1c will be the same--not exactly a "solution" for any T2.
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kenhampshire
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02/07/12
03:03 PM
You know, Susan (the dLife expert here) usually has great answers to these questions, but I agree with the "amateurs" here. This whole grain "nonsense" is causing a great amount of harm to T2's. Eating anything made of any grain (corn, wheat, oats, rye, barley), rice (brown or otherwise), or potatoes dumps massive amounts of carbs into the body. Now, those carbs may not cause as rapid a spike but the carbs/glucose still needs to be metabolized. So while the effect on your glucose may not spike as high, the A1c will be the same--not exactly a "solution" for any T2.
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kenhampshire
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02/07/12
02:20 PM
I agree with yoda. Whole grain is still a carb, and will raise your blood sugar, just over a longer period of time. Plus, eating these will just prolong a carb addiction and your carb-craving won't go away. More nonsense from the low-fat/high carb crowd, who are unwilling to admit they haven't had it right all these years. How many are overweight themselves?
As a T2 diabetic, I eat often, high healthy fat, moderate protein, low carb and maintain a normal weight and steady blood sugar control with minimal oral meds and moderate exercise. And I'm never hungry.
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02/07/12
09:37 AM
Typical abysmal dietitian answer. Whole grains increase blood glucose nearly as much as refined grains. Cut them both as much as possible - your body doesn't need ANY!
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