Diabetes & Fiber

Here is a question I received from someone wondering about fiber and diabetes:

What do you think of ground flax seed to enhance the fiber in my diet? I was told that it would help with my constipation too.

Answer: Why not just adopt a diet that is high in fiber? Focusing on a variety of high fiber foods will offer the benefit of additional vitamins and minerals as well.

The ground flax seeds we have encountered contain 4 grams of fiber per ounce but also contain 14 grams of fat.

You should talk with your doctor or dietitian about what type of foods to include in your diet to increase fiber and alleviate constipation.

Most people should strive to consume 25-35 grams of dietary fiber each day. What do you think of ground flax seed to enhance the fiber in my diet? I was told that it would help with my constipation too.

You can learn more about diabetes and diet by visiting the following link:

http://glucomenu.com/new_research/default.asp

GlucoMenu Newsletter

Here is a link to the most recent GlucoMenu newsletter from November 9-15, 2009. It includes a Mushroom Rice Soup recipe as well as a Diabetic Beverage Guide:

http://www.GlucoMenu.com/newsletter/09/4409/