| Type 2 Diabetes Diet Zone |
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This type of diabetes is related with old age, family history, obesity, physical inactivity, food habits and ethnicity. The Zone diet is perfect for someone with Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes was also referred to as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or adult onset diabetes mellitus. For diabetes cure, patient should keep a check on symptoms of diabetes and take diabetes medication accordingly for its management. * Dietary fat should be reduced. Calories from saturated fat should not be more than 7 to 10%. The amount of trans-unsaturated fats should be minimized. * Protein intake should contain 15 to 20% of total calories. Choices such as legumes, non-fat dairy products, skinless poultry, fish and lean meats are low in fat. To keep the cholesterol in range, 6 ounces of protein per day is recommended. * Carbohydrate has to come from whole grain breads or cereals, pasta, brown rice, beans, fruits and vegetables. Dietary fiber should also be included in the meal plan. The additional benefits associated with the Zone Diet like enhanced health, improved mental clarity and improved energy. As it is a low carbohydrate diet, high protein program it reduces hunger as well as the compulsion to eat. The Zone Diet encourages foods such as fruits and nuts, fresh vegetables, green leafy vegetables and 8 glasses of water per day. Related Articles
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