Chia Seeds are known to aid Diabetics

Chia Seed
The Nutritionally Dense Food of the Future
Part 2 of 5
Chia Battles Diabetes
By Paul E

  In America today, most of our population is exposed to refined foods. The majority of our food selections are processed and filled with corn syrups and hidden sugars. Fast food restaurants are growing by the number. America is the king of fast, processed, and refined foods, right? Well, yes and no - I say this because research is now showing that the refined food wave of America is also thriving in European countries, such as Italy, and all through Asia. The many wonderful reports of low diabetes and cardiovascular disease that were at their lowest in these countries are now changing, with problems growing at an alarming rate, as the new generation of children are now exposed to this way of eating.

  In addition, our kids are now exposed to the world of the internet and phone texting. The addiction to this technology is compounding the problem of obesity and diabetes. Children do not get the proper exercise, they are addicted to the screen, and the lack of movement, compounded with refined foods, is, in my opinion, the silent New Age atom bomb.

   That is why we have an alarming growth of obesity today and an accelerating increase of onset diabetes. This is a disease they used to call "adult onset diabetes" because it was only found in the later years of adulthood. We are now finding that children, as young as 5 years old, are being diagnosed with diabetes and, according to the data I have been researching, in my opinion in the next ten years this number will double, for sure.

  So where does Chia fit in our lifestyle in the war against diabetes? Well firstly, let me say what I have been always saying about my research and view of nutrition: There is NO magic pill or food, but there are certain foods and compounds, taken correctly, that can make a difference, and Chia, based on all my research, is certainly one of them.
 

 Here is what William Anderson, expert on Chia applications, told me when I asked him about how Chia has a part in controlling onset diabetes and providing normal sugar levels.

"Eating whole foods, foods with structural soluble and dietary fiber, increases cell sensitivity to insulin, preventing excessive secretion and optimizing the uptake of glucose by the liver and other tissue which, in turn, prevents unhealthy levels of blood sugar. Chia seed’s structural integrity has the ability to put back structure into refined foods. Chia's rich protein also supports healthy blood sugar. Proteins slow down the conversion of carbohydrate absorption, which slows down the release of sugar in the blood, allowing the insulin to do its job of maintaining balanced blood sugar.

"Another benefit to Chia's ability to slow down digestion and the conversions of carbohydrates to sugar is weight control. The slow release of glucose allows the liver to take up excess glucose to be stored as glycogen to be released, as needed, to prevent a dangerous drop in blood sugar. As glycogen is released, it retains optimum energy levels which cause the body to burn its stores of fat. These results support weight control by reducing the need to store fat and, at the same time, burn fat."

  Bill also went on to say, based on customer response from those with diabetes, his research suggests taking three Tbs. of Chia gel (water soaked seed at a 9:1 water to seed ratio by weight), with each meal. Soaking Chia is very important. It is the seed's structural integrity, absorbing more than 14 times it weight in water, that slows the conversion of carbohydrates to sugar, as well as providing better assimilation of all the foods you eat. If possible, it is best to soak for 24 hours before using (because of Chia's rich anti-oxidant profile, it will keep up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator after being hydrated). A more complete digestion of the foods you eat offers the greatest potential for increased nutrient absorption which supports healthier metabolic responses.

  According to Marion Gray, President and store owner of Natural Remi-Teas located at 6432 North Ridge Road Madison Ohio 44057 (866-428-0575), "I have been using and selling Chia seed to my customers for over seven Years. I have suggested that my clientele use Chia in gel form in shakes and baked goods and dry, sprinkled on hot cereals etc…. I have found that many of my diabetic clients who have type one and type two diabetes have responded remarkably from incorporating Chia into their diets." Marion also went on to say that customers who have hypo- and hyper-glycemia also reported positive results, using Chia, finding that the highs and lows during the day were far less and better controlled after consuming Chia.

 

  As you can see, Chia has a very interesting history and has tremendous potential and benefits for diabetics and those who are struggling with erratic sugar levels throughout the day. I have also provided a very simple recipe using Chia below. Stay tuned next time for part three of:
Chia Seed
The Nutritionally Dense Food of the Future
By Paul E 
Paul E is a writer and researcher in the many areas of nutrition, organization and efficient lifestyles. He has over 20 years experience in Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals and Efficiency Management. He is also an author of several books and articles, and the founder of Carlyle Collection Publishing. Please ask about his 10 week program KISS (Keep It Sustain- ably Simple) that is designed to help individuals implement a healthy and more organized lifestyle. Paul can be reached at paulewritings@aol.com

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What if there was a natural food which would slow down the conversion of
carbohydrates into sugar while adding protein?

There is, it is called Chia

 

     Top 8 Reasons people use Chia Seeds for diabetes

8. 1 ounce of Chia uses 2.8% of the calories in a 2000

calorie diet. The full daily servings only add up to 139 calories

7. Chia Seeds are high in calcium and naturally have

boron in them which tranfers the calcium into your

bones.

6. Chia Seeds fill you up - When they come in contact

with water, pudding, juice, yogurt etc. they grow to 9x

their size and they slow down the absorbtion of carbs to

control the appetite

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5. Gluten free Chia Seeds are very good for a Raw Food

Diet because they are high in protein, calcium,

omega 3 and 6 and don't need to be cooked. Unlike Flax 

Seed, you do not have to ground up Chia Seeds when

 you make a smoothie.

4. Chia Seeds are great for workouts. Prior to a run or athletic

event which you need to hydrate,  Chia Seeds in a bottle of water 

will help you hydrate. They will also help with protein to 

do the event without cramping up.  Chia is good for the 

digestive system because it is a hydrophillic colloid.

3. Chia Seeds are high in Omega 3 - 1 oz of Chia Seeds

has 4915mg of Omega 3. Omega 3 fatty acids are loaded with

protein which is great for healthy skin, hair, and nails

Chia Seeds are high in calcium and naturally have

Boron in them which tranfers the calcium into your

bones.

2. Chia Seeds are good for lowering cholesterol - Chia seed

supplies fiber in 2 forms: insoluble (won't dissolve

in water) from its outer coat and soluble fiber

(will dissolve in water) from its inner shell. Soluble

fiber has been found helpful in lowering cholesterol and

diabetes. Also the omega 3 and 6 has been shown to help.

1. Chia Seeds are good for a Diabetic - 1 oz of Chia Seeds

has a Glycemic Index of 1. Champion Triathletes use them. 

    When you run 100 miles you better be efficient in what you eat.

I know because I have run marathons and you need to 

have the energy to burn the calories. Check out my blog at 

diabetic brings sugar down with natural remedies.

Chia Seeds have only 139 calories for an ounce serving and have a 1GI for diabetics gathered from the nutritional stats at at calorie count.about.com.

Energy for Diabetes

Your kidding me, I have Diabetes?

      Hi. My name is Michael D'Amico. I work for Marion Gray, the owner of Natural Remi-Teas. I am not a doctor. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in April of 2007. I was surprised I would have this problem since I am an occasional runner.
      I grew up in an Italian household we all ate a lot of pasta. Growing up, the evil food was considered hamburgers and not breads and pasta. My problem was not just the food that I ate. My doctor pointed out that I did spend a lot of time on the computer at work and at home. My sugar was 210. My doctor said It should be in a range from 100 to 110. He then gave me a One Touch monitor and I was told to test daily. I hated that I would have to prick my fingers everyday. I was shocked to see how much the test strips were. I also had a terrible time the first day getting enough blood on those test strips. No longer would I be able to enjoy ice cream and full plates of pasta at a restaurant. I resented restaurants that would give you free bread that I could not have.
     I than saw someone on television who lost part of his legs due to diabetes. I was told diabetes could lead to stroke and could do damage to the arteries behind the eyes. There were others who ate worse than I. Why was I being singled out with this problem.
     Worried about the future, I began to change my eating habits. I talked to Marion the owner of Natural Remi-Teas and she recommended the Chia Acai Energy Bar and Chia Seeds. The Chia Acai Energy Bar has 41 grams of carbohydrates. I asked a diabetic nutritionist and she said because there was 6 grams of protein, the protein would bring the effective carbohydrates down to 15 grams. If you are lacking energy, the general rule of thumb is to have 15 grams of carbohydrates. So this was okay for my diet and it would also be convenient for a quick breakfast or snack.
     Since I was serious about getting my sugar levels down and losing weight, I began to exercise 3-4 days a week. I also would have the Chia Acai Bar for breakfast. After 2 months, my sugar went down to 145.
     There was something that I did that would bring my sugar down much better than anything else. One day it dropped 10 points, another day it dropped 16 points. Before I tell you what I did, I realize everyone is different with different favorite diets and different exercise routines.
     Chia seeds that can be mixed with any drink and poured on foods like birthday cake or yogurt that slows down the metabolization of carbohydrates to sugar. When I had a 5k or 5 mile race, I would take a couple ounces of chia seeds and I would be full at the end of the race. I would watch everyone else partake in the bananas, bagels after the race. I felt full, so I had no desire to eat even though I had not eaten any foods, prior to the race.
      Before a race, I would take 3 ounces of chia seeds. One day, I did an intense workout for about 1/2 hour. I ate a diabetic healthy breakfast and lunch. Dinner was 3 ounces of Chia seeds and a 1/2 hour workout brought my sugar down from 125 to 115. Doing the same routine, but a 1 hour workout brought my sugar down from 122 to 106.
      I urge you to do research and begin an exercise program if you have not already done so. E-mail me at lowermysugar@naturalremi-teas.com. Let me know what your sugar level is and what you are doing to bring it down. I don't care if you are an athlete, customer of the store, or not. I sincerely want to help people. It is terrible that people can lose limbs, eyesight, etc and if I can help one person, that would be great. Also, if you are having any successes or you are using Chia Seeds, Stevia and glycemic index friendly Natural Agave Nectar please let me know.

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