Ginkgo Precautions for Diabetics

"PLEASE READ PRECAUTIONS, MOST DIABETICS ARE UNABLE TO TAKE GINKGO"

SIDE EFFECTS;

Diabetes: Ginkgo might interfere with the management of diabetes. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar closely.

Seizures: There is a concern that ginkgo might cause seizures. If you have ever had a seizure, don’t use ginkgo.

Infertility: Ginkgo use might interfere with getting pregnant. Discuss your use of ginkgo with your healthcare provider if you are trying to get pregnant.

Bleeding disorders: Ginkgo might make bleeding disorders worse. If you have a bleeding disorder, don’t use ginkgo.

Surgery: Ginkgo might slow blood clotting. It might cause extra bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using ginkgo at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.




Ginkgo is an herb. The leaves are generally used to make “extracts” that are used as medicine. However, a few medicines are made from the seed, but these are not well studied.

Ginkgo is often used for memory disorders including Alzheimer’s disease. It is also used for conditions that seem to be due to reduced blood flow in the brain, especially in older people. These conditions include memory loss, headache, ringing in the ears, vertigo, difficulty concentrating, mood disturbances, and hearing disorders. Some people use it for other problems related to poor blood flow in the body, including leg pain when walking (claudication), and Raynaud’s syndrome (a painful response to cold, especially in the fingers and toes).

Ginkgo leaf is also used for thinking disorders related to Lyme disease and depression.

Some people use ginkgo to treat sexual performance problems. It is sometimes used to reverse the sexual performance problems that can accompany taking certain antidepressants called SSRIs.

Ginkgo been tried for eye problems including glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

The list of other uses of ginkgo is very long. This may be because this herb has been around for so long. Ginkgo biloba is one of the longest living tree species in the world. Ginkgo trees can live as long as a thousand years. Using ginkgo for asthma and bronchitis was described in 2600 BC.

In manufacturing, ginkgo leaf extract is used in cosmetics. In foods, roasted ginkgo seed, which has the pulp removed, is an edible delicacy in Japan and China. Remember, though, the whole seed is LIKELY UNSAFE to eat.

Ginkgo interacts with many medicines. Before taking it, talk with your healthcare provider if you take any medications.



How does it work?

Ginkgo seems to improve blood circulation, which might help the brain, eyes, ears, and legs function better. It may slow down Alzheimer’s disease by interfering with changes in the brain that interfere with thinking.

Ginkgo seeds contain substances that might kill the bacteria and fungi that cause infections in the body. The seeds also contain a toxin that can cause side effects like seizure and loss of consciousness

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Carb-Protien Snack Combos

It takes a bit of detective work to sort out the causes of high and low blood glucose and to determine your best eating, exercise, and medication strategies. If your best glucose numbers are unpredictable, eating similar amounts of foods at similar times each day and keeping accurate records will help you and your health care provider identify trends and guide adjustments to your treatment plan. Eating randomly makes it hard to see trends and to control blood glucose levels.



Energy Boosters

Carb-Protien
Snack Combos

If you choose to snack,
consider these carbohydrate-protien combos;

Half a cup of cantaloupe
&
Half a cup of cottage cheese

OR

1 small slice apple
&
12 almonds

OR

half a cup carrot sticks
&
2 tablespoons hummus

OR

Half a cup banana slices
&
1 teaspoon peanut butter

OR

1 small apple
&
1 string cheese


Logging information about your
meals and blood sugars
is a helpful way to see trends.

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Simple Sugar Free Apple Pie

8 Medium size Gala Apples
1 Cup Slpenda
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
2 teaspoons Nutmeg
2 teaspoons Ground Cloves


preheat oven to 375

Use pre made pie crust
place peeled apples into bowl with all ingredients
mix well with the Gala apples
place apples into pie crust
Place second pie crust on top of apples
Slit small slits on top on pie crust for heat

keep oven to 375, for 45 minutes

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Unique Bread Recipe for Diabetics

Last night I made an unique bread for diabetics. And it actually turned out great. The only thing is that with whole wheat bread, its so much heavier. The ingredients are below;

For a bread machine that will make whole wheat bread;
2 c. Whole Bread no-bleached flour make one whole loaf
half a c. of flax seeds
half a c. of no-salted sunflower seed
half c. Natures trail mix as seen on picture
dash of salt
2 tbs. of yeast
1 and a half tbs. of oil
2 c. and 2 tbs. of water
4 oz. of yogurt
2 packets of sugar substitute

mix into bowl before you place into bread maker, check out pictures below;

I mix the dough in a bowl before placing it into the bread maker. Add at least 1 c. and 2 tablespoons of water with 4 oz. of yogurt and 1 and a half tbs. of canola oil with 2 tbs. of yeast, dash of salt and 2 packets of sugar substitute.


Trail mixture is sweet and has soy beans that are also sweet, (half a c.)


(half a c. each )Flax seeds are sweet tasting and no-salted sunflower seeds


Whole Wheat no-bleached flour

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Balancing the food you eat

When you have diabetes, balancing the food you eat with your physical activity and medicines can help keep your blood sugars on target. This can help you feel your best, day to day.

Food gives you the energy you need to do the things you enjoy and to take care of yourself. After a meal, most foods are broken down into glucose (sugar), which passes into the bloodstream and then enters the cells where it is used for energy.

After we eat, the pancreas responds to the rise in blood sugars by producing the right amount of insulin to move glucose from the bloodstream into our cells. For glucose to get into the cells, insulin must be present. When there is not enough insulin, glucose stays in the blood, causing high blood sugar levels.

Either eating too much or not enough food upsets the balance, causing high or low blood sugar levels. High blood sugars increase your chances of long-term health problems.

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Yummy porkchops

Saucy Pork Chops Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Ingredients 1 tablespoon margarine, canola-based, trans-fat free 1 1/2 pounds pork sirloin chops, raw, boneless 2 onions, yellow 1 garlic clove 1 bell pepper, green, medium 1 cup carrot, chopped 16 fluid ounces chicken broth, fat-free, low-sodium 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Preparation Melt margarine in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, and brown pork on both sides. Remove from pan and set aside. Peel onion and garlic; chop onion and mince garlic. Wash and chop bell pepper and carrots. In the same skillet, saute´ onions, garlic, and bell pepper. Add carrots and chicken stock to the skillet, and bring to a simmer. Combine cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water, and stir to a smooth paste; add to skillet, and stir to thicken. Add Worcestershire, sauce and pork to skillet. Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour or until is cooked through. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes, if desired.

Diet Exchange Bread/Starch: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Fat Free Milk: 0.0 Reduced Fat Milk: 0.0 Whole Milk: 0.0 Other Carbohydrates: 0.0 Vegetable: 1.0 Lean Meat: 0.0 Medium Fat Meat: 0.0 High Fat Meat: 0.0 Plant Protein: 0.0 Fat: 1.0 Alcohol: 0.0

Nutrition Information Amount Per Serving Calories 210 Calories from Fat 70 Total Fat 7 g Saturated Fat 2 g Cholesterol 70 mg Sodium 130 mg Total Carbohydrate 9 g Dietary Fiber 1 g Sugars 3 g Protein 26 g Vitamin A 50% Vitamin C 35% Calcium 4% Iron 6%

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Blueberry Pudding

Blueberry Pudding
Servings 6 (about ¾ cup each)
Carbs per serving; 31 grams

Nonstick cooking spray
1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
3 cups reduced-fat milk (2 percent)
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup white cornmeal

1. Preheat oven to 300F. Lightly coat six 6 ounce ramekins with non-stick cooking spray. Set ramekins in a swallow baking pan and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, warm milk over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. Cook and stir until sugar has dissolved. Slowly stir or whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir for 3 minutes more. Mixture should thicken.
3. Spoon half of the cornmeal mixture evenly into prepared ramekins. Top with blueberries. Spoon remaining cornmeal mixture over blueberries. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Cool on wire rack for 20-30 minutes. Serve warm.
Tip; we do not recommend using sugar substitutes.

Per serving; 165 cal. 3 g. total fat (1 g sat. fat), 10 mg chol, 58 mg sodium, 31 g carb., 2 g fiber, 5 g pro.

Exchanges 0.5 fat-free milk, 1.5 carb., 2 starches, 0.5 fat, carb choices 2.

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Zucchini Pancakes

Zucchini Pancakes
Serving size 10 (1 pancake each)
Carbs per serving 7 grams

1 pound zucchini, shredded
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup finely chopped red onion
½ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
½ cup white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
½ cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Nonstick cooking spray

Toppings
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup light diary sour cream (optional)
½ cup chopped red onion (optional)
Shredded zucchini (optional)

1. In a large bowl, combined the 1 pound zucchini and salt. Let stand 30 minutes. Placed zucchini in a strainer and press with a spatula to force out water.
2. Combined zucchini, the ½ cup red onion, parmesan cheese, flour, egg, product, the 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl. If the batter is not thick enough to hold together, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed.
3. Lightly coat a large skillet or griddle with nonstick cooking spray. Add the teaspoon olive oil and heat over medium heat. Using ¼ cup zucchini mixture per pancake, drop zucchini mixture onto hot skillet, leaving 2-3 inches between each mounds. Flatten mounds to about ½ inch thickness. Cook pancakes about 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once halfway through cooking.
4. Keep pancakes warm in a 300F oven while cooking the remaining pancakes. If desired, top pancakes with sour cream and additional red onion or zucchini.

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Great addition to a balanced diet

Canola oil is a type of cooking oil made from pressed canola seeds. It is a great source of alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid that can’t be made by your body. (ALA can also be found in soybeans, flaxseed, walnuts, and wheat germ.) Canola oil is also rich in healthy monounsaturated fats and has a neutral taste, so it’s a great substitute for vegetable oil when baking. Over the past 20 years, clinical studies have shown that consuming canola oil can help lower cholesterol and may reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer.

Misleading information circulating on the Internet has caused confusion over the safety of canola oil. Some claim that the seeds used to make canola oil have poisonous qualities, since they are a hybrid of rapeseeds, which may have negative health effects in high concentrations. A study in China found that cooking at very high temperatures with unrefined rapeseed oil produced harmful emissions. In Australia, however, most vegetable oils are refined, contain antioxidants that help prevent these harmful emissions, and are generally used at lower cooking temperatures. So go ahead and use canola — it’s perfectly safe for human consumption and a great addition to a balanced diet.

We have fat labeled as bad, but this is not all true. Fat provides us with energy and also the essential fatty acids we need for better health. One of the main things that fat does for us is help our skin tone to stay healthy looking, regulates our metabolism in digestion, and contributes to prostaglandins. Prostaglandins control other body processes which are essential. The vitamins A, D, K and also E are helped by dietary fat as far as the absorption of it. Your appetite is also satisfied by the consumption of dietary fat.

Now, don't think that a diet too high in fat is good for you. This is not true. Any diet that is very high in fat consumption will promote many health problems including obesity, types of cancer, heart disease especially coronary artery disease, and cholesterol. For the most part, your diet should include 35% of your calories in fat daily.

Your fat that is saturated fat is the bad fat. Saturated fat is the one that raises LDL, or bad cholesterol levels. When these levels are raised in the blood, this is what causes heart disease. Less than 7% of your calories should come from saturated fat alone.

Dietary cholesterol is defined mostly as a fatlike substance. These are foods of animal origin. These fats can also raise LDL cholesterol levels. Your diet in order to keep it on the healthier side, should contain just 200mg a day.

Fats that are essential for your health as a diabetic should include more of the monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, and also not to mention a fat type called polyunsaturated

Your cooking oils that are high in polyunsaturated fats are:

Flaxseed oil Flaxseed oil is derived from the seeds of the flax plant. It can be used as a dietary supplement. It is also good as an Omega-3 source in your diet plan.

Corn oil Corn oil is tasteless and produced from the germ of the corn kernels. It is the oil used a lot in your margarines and economical to buy.

Cottonseed oil The seeds of the cotton plant are how this oil is made, and lint removed. Potato chips and other crispy snack foods are made out of this source.

Enova Soybean and your canola oils are made and processed in this oil type. Enova is really no different than other cooking oils.

Grapeseed oil This oil is medium yellow and derived from the seeds of various grapes. It is good for frying foods and used in stir-frying and also marinades.

Safflower oil Made from seeds of the safflower plant, this oil is colorless and has no flavor. It is a salad dressing favorite since it does not become solid when in the refrigerator.

Soy bean oil This oil is mild and made by cracking soybeans and then drawing out the oils from there. It is an essential oil in omega-3.

Walnut oil Your walnut oil is taken out of the walnut and has a taste that resembles nuts. It is another oil high in omega-3 sources.

Sunflower oil Sunflower seeds are what makes up this oil. It is a great oil for many purposes and also is higher in monounsaturated fats.


Cooking oils that are high in saturated fats include coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and also palm oil. Palm oils are high in beta-carotene which is a good thing, but since it is high in saturated fat, you have to watch your allowance since saturated fat is the bad fat.

Always select oils that are low in saturated fat. Refer back to this article as a good reference for the best in your choices.

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