WHOLE30
& PALEO
Whole30 commits you to 30 days of
eating nothing processed, no added
sugar (real or artificial) and no grains,
dairy, legumes or alcohol. With Paleo,
meat, fish, eggs, vegies, fruits and nuts
are on the menu. Like Whole30, Paleo
allows only unprocessed foods, but it
has less stringent rules. For instance,
an almond flour muffin gets a Paleo
thumbs-up, but Whole30 nixes it.
“You’re forced to be more creative
with your meals,” says Laura Cipullo,
author of Everyday Diabetes Meals:
Cooking for One or Two (Robert Rose,
2017). “Like zucchini noodles – they’re
a substitute for pasta.” This can have
positive effects on blood glucose
levels (BGLs).
However, the restrictive nature of
these diets can be a burden for people
with diabetes. Don’t feel like you need
to follow all the rules.
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With a focus on
vegetables and
protein, these plans
allow foods that are
generally good for
people with diabetes.IGNORE THIS
Don’t take restrictions
too seriously.
Remember, you need
some carbohydrate
to keep blood
sugar stable.