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How do I reduce cravings for carbs?
Eating carbohydrates, especially those we crave, elevates blood glucose levels. This is something that type 2 diabetics want to avoid! So curbing our craving for carbs is crucial, but how?
Keep in mind that we need to eat carbohydrates as fuel for our cells. But not all carbs are created equal. Some carbs, like sugar, white bread, most breakfast cereals, desserts, and some very sweet fruits, have a high glycemic index and tend to raise blood sugar very rapidly. Other carbs like whole grains, sweet potatoes, vegetables, and berries tend to raise blood sugar levels more slowly and not quite as high.
Why do we crave carbs? When we think of craving carbs, we’re often referring to “sweets.” For one thing, sweet things taste good! Other carbs with a high glycemic value like white bread, muffins, potatoes, white rice and pasta may also trigger the craving.
When we consistently eat these high glycemic foods, the pancreas counters the speedy influx of sugar to the bloodstream by producing more insulin. The insulin’s job is to move the sugar out of the bloodstream and into the cells. When this happens, blood sugar levels plunge and we get a craving for something sweet again, and so the cycle continues. This cycle is especially harmful for a person with type 2 diabetes.[i]
The good news is that we can break that cycle. The bad news is we often don’t want to! But like the old adage goes, “We can’t continue doing the things we’ve always done and expect different results.” We’ve got to make changes.
Read more :http://www.newssum.com/reduce-cravings-carbs-3599
