Low glycemic index foods

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QUESTION: Hello: I am a male in my early 60s and I was wondering if I need supplements such as PGX (http://www.pgx.com/ca/en/articles/a4/about-pgx ) if I want to control blood sugar spikes after eating.PGX supposedly dampens spikes in blood sugar after meals,no matter what the food is you are eating,thus reducing the likelihood of developing Type 2 diabetes.I like this idea,as the alternative is choosing foods low on the glycemic index table,which only serves to complicate my life.
Are there any non-supplement alternatives that would have an effect similar to PGX?
I am not diabetic,but am struggling to lose about 30 excess pounds through diet and exercise.
Your thoughts,please,and thanks!

ANSWER: Hi Michael,

I'm not familiar with PGX but looked into it a little bit. I was unable to find the ingredients in it which I am curious about.

I recommend eating a whole food diet to reduce your risk of blood sugar problems and diabetes. Whole foods include raw, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, berries, nuts, seeds and legumes. Eating green leafy vegetables would definitely help control blood sugar spikes naturally and without any side effects.

I hope that helps!

I've written much more extensively about whole food nutrition, reducing your risk of diabetes and losing weight naturally in my book and you can read it for free at www.AuthenticHealthCoaching.com

Wishing you wellness,
Tom

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QUESTION: Hello,Tom: Thanks for your prompt answer! I have been on a low fat regimen during the week for years,with what was probably an overindulgence in fatty items on weekends ( high fat cheese,bacon and eggs,etc). I forgot to mention I am looking at having my gallbladder removed due to an attack recently that put me in the ER for the day. In your experience,would eating nuts and seeds precipitate a gallbladder attack? I haven't heard from the surgeon as yet,so I don't want to aggravate my gallbladder problems more than necessary-I have been subsisting on low fat fare since my attack. Until my gallbladder problems began,I was in the habit of eating a handful of pumpkin seeds in the shell daily.Thanks again!

Answer
Hi Michael,

You're welcome!

On the contrary, nuts have actually been shown to reduce your risk of gallbladder disease so they would be very beneficial for you to eat! Here's just one of the studies showing that: http://ukpmc.ac.uk/abstract/MED/17127183/reload=0;jsessionid=H0VIJTuw5otpwTc217p

Gallbladder disease is virtually nonexistent in societies that eat very little animal protein (low meat and dairy intake). I would highly recommend going on a vegan diet full of fresh, whole foods at least until your gallbladder heals.

I hope that helps!
Tom

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