Diabetes Diet—The TLC Diet
A lot of people who have diabetes along with abnormal cholesterol levels are
placed on the TLC diet, rather than taking ordinary diet pills. What this particular diet does is it reduces the intake
of high cholesterol foods and promotes
quick weight loss. Aside from its dietary restrictions, this particular
weight loss plan also calls for an increase in physical activity. Here is a
little more information on what to expect.
While on the TLC diet, the participant's total fat consumption should be 25 to
35% (or less) of total carbs eaten per day. Saturated fats should be less than
7% of the total calories eaten in a day while polyunsaturated fats (such as that
found in liquid vegetable oils and margarines) should equal 10% of the total
calorie intake per day. Monounsaturated fats, on the other hand, should be no
less than 20% of the daily calorie intake. Eating all of these fats in their
required proportions reduces cholesterol levels and promotes
quick weight loss.
The next step towards the TLC diet is the proper intake of carbohydrates. Carbs
should equal 50 to 60% of our daily calorie intake. This particular diet also
encourages the participant to consume a decent amount of fiber. The daily intake
should be 20 to 30 grams. Fiber can be obtained through the consumption of many
foods such as oats, barley, psyllium, and beans. Fiber is beneficial because it
helps you feel full longer and it promotes healthy digestion. Another important
part of the diet is lean protein consumption. It is recommended that protein
equal 15 to 20 % of the daily calorie intake. And lastly, the participants
should maintain the daily cholesterol intake below 200 milligrams. This is just
a little bit of information about the TLC diet for diabetics. Usually your
doctor will recommend this diet if you need to
lose weight
or reduce your cholesterol levels without taking diet pill supplements.
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