Meal
planning is one of the key enablers for diabetics to be successful with
controlling and reversing their diabetes. Unfortunately, many diabetics
don't perform meal planning because they think it's boring, they think
it's time-consuming, or they don't know how to properly meal plan --
especially to improve their diabetes and their overall health.
Proper meal planning is all about organization, planning, and good recipes!
From the Author: Mr. McCulley admits that it was very intimidating when he realized everything that he would have to do to manage his diabetes. Trying to navigate through the various activities every day was very intimidating and confusing at times. There was a lot to remember: from pricking his finger 6-8 times a day, to recording the blood glucose readings, analyzing the readings, injecting himself with insulin 4 times a day, taking other medications (i.e. Coumadin, Lipitor), planning meals, preparing the meals, shopping for groceries, making doctor appointments, recordkeeping, and finding time to exercise.
Mr. McCulley was surprised to discover that there was no structured, systematic step-by-step process that would guide him through managing his diabetes on a daily basis, including how to do meal planning -- something he took for granted before he got sick. As a result, once he got well and wrote the book, he decided to develop a set of meal planning diagrams, charts and journal templates that would make it easier for diabetics to perform proper meal planning.
Proper meal planning is all about organization, planning, and good recipes!
From the Author: Mr. McCulley admits that it was very intimidating when he realized everything that he would have to do to manage his diabetes. Trying to navigate through the various activities every day was very intimidating and confusing at times. There was a lot to remember: from pricking his finger 6-8 times a day, to recording the blood glucose readings, analyzing the readings, injecting himself with insulin 4 times a day, taking other medications (i.e. Coumadin, Lipitor), planning meals, preparing the meals, shopping for groceries, making doctor appointments, recordkeeping, and finding time to exercise.
Mr. McCulley was surprised to discover that there was no structured, systematic step-by-step process that would guide him through managing his diabetes on a daily basis, including how to do meal planning -- something he took for granted before he got sick. As a result, once he got well and wrote the book, he decided to develop a set of meal planning diagrams, charts and journal templates that would make it easier for diabetics to perform proper meal planning.
In addition, the author
expanded his Death to Diabetes cookbook to demonstrate that meal
planning is not boring and it's not time-consuming. In fact, proper meal
planning will save time and will save money, and can even be enjoyable.
Key aspects of proper meal planning include:
Key aspects of proper meal planning include:
- How to shop for groceries
- How to read food labels
- How to select the proper foods
- When to shop for groceries and why
- How to save time and money when grocery-shopping
Another
key enabler is meal preparation. Once you purchase the proper foods,
it's very important that you know how to prepare the meals such that you
obtain maximum nutrition from the meals. For example, if you overcook
the vegetables, then, you destroy many of the key nutrients that your
body needs to fight the diabetes.
Key aspects of proper meal preparation include:
Key aspects of proper meal preparation include:
- The best oils for salads, cooking, etc.
- How to prepare super meals
- How to prepare quick meals that are healthy
- How to prepare snacks that are healthy
- How to prepare quick lunches
- How to prepare vegetables
- How to prepare vegetable soups
- How to prepare stir-frys
- What herbs/spices to use with what foods
- How to transform comfort foods into healthier foods
- How to transform your favorite meals and desserts into healthier meals
- How to reduce the fat and sugar in your meals but keep the meals tasty
Dieting is Hard! (But, It Doesn't Have to Be ...)
Mr. McCulley recognized very quickly that changing his diet
was very difficult. But, he admits that it was easy for him because it
was his mother, daughter and sister who made the meals during his
recovery. They did all the grocery-shopping, meal planning, and meal
preparation.
As a result, Mr. McCulley had no choice but to eat the foods that they prepared. Mr. McCulley admits during his lectures that the primary reason that he changed his eating habits was not because it was healthy and good for him -- it was because his mother made him eat lots of vegetables; and, he was afraid of disagreeing with his mother.
But, after his mother, daughter, and sister returned home, Mr. McCulley knew it was up to him to continue eating healthy. But, he admits that he struggled with the grocery-shopping, meal planning, and meal preparation. It was a lot easier to just stop by McDonald's or Kentucky Fried Chicken, or order a pizza from Pizza Hut.
Because Mr. McCulley wasn't much of a cook, he put together some quick charts and diagrams that helped him with his grocery-shopping, meal planning, and meal preparation. As a result, he was able to stick to the diet plan that his mother had started.
But, after a few months, Mr. McCulley found that he was missing some of his favorite foods, i.e. ice cream, apple pie, steak, fried chicken, french fries, pizza. He found it difficult to accept that he could never eat any of these foods every again for the rest of his life!
So, Mr. McCulley used his biochemistry background to analyze these desserts and other foods to better understand how these foods harm our bodies. He then figured out how to transform these foods into healthier versions of his favorite foods!
As a result, Mr. McCulley had no choice but to eat the foods that they prepared. Mr. McCulley admits during his lectures that the primary reason that he changed his eating habits was not because it was healthy and good for him -- it was because his mother made him eat lots of vegetables; and, he was afraid of disagreeing with his mother.
But, after his mother, daughter, and sister returned home, Mr. McCulley knew it was up to him to continue eating healthy. But, he admits that he struggled with the grocery-shopping, meal planning, and meal preparation. It was a lot easier to just stop by McDonald's or Kentucky Fried Chicken, or order a pizza from Pizza Hut.
Because Mr. McCulley wasn't much of a cook, he put together some quick charts and diagrams that helped him with his grocery-shopping, meal planning, and meal preparation. As a result, he was able to stick to the diet plan that his mother had started.
But, after a few months, Mr. McCulley found that he was missing some of his favorite foods, i.e. ice cream, apple pie, steak, fried chicken, french fries, pizza. He found it difficult to accept that he could never eat any of these foods every again for the rest of his life!
So, Mr. McCulley used his biochemistry background to analyze these desserts and other foods to better understand how these foods harm our bodies. He then figured out how to transform these foods into healthier versions of his favorite foods!
Later on, while Mr. McCulley was writing his book, he
realized that it would be ridiculous to tell people to ignore their
favorite foods for the rest of their lives. He also felt it would be
ridiculous to tell people to ignore parties, picnics, weddings, and
other happy events because of the food challenges that these events
presented to diabetics. But, these are happy events that we should
enjoy! -- not events that we should ignore or be afraid of because of the food!
So, Mr. McCulley added some information in Chapter 14 and the Appendix to help people transition to eating a healthier diet but not feel deprived of their favorite foods! Consequently, it would make it easier to stick with the program.
So, Mr. McCulley added some information in Chapter 14 and the Appendix to help people transition to eating a healthier diet but not feel deprived of their favorite foods! Consequently, it would make it easier to stick with the program.
Because of the positive feedback that Mr. McCulley received
from his readers, he expanded on this information and developed the
cookbook, food
tips, and other meal planning ebooks to give people hundreds of
ideas
about how to eat healthy and still be able to enjoy some of
their
favorite foods! He also discusses out to eat out and still
maintain
proper blood glucose control! True genius, yes?
Even if
you're not following the complete program and The 10 Steps (Page
329), most diabetics experience lower blood glucose readings during the
first 14-17 days of the program.
If you need help, we recommend the cookbook, food tips ebook, or
juicing ebook. Next to the paperback book, they are our most popular
books.
We
realize that life gets in the way, making it difficult to change our
lifestyle and the way we eat. But, there are very few problems that we
haven't heard of, so don't try to do it all alone -- so take advantage
of our experience , the information on this website, and our diabetes educational products.
Mr.
McCulley designed his program on the assumption that his program is not
perfect and that people will make mistakes or become
discouraged. His message is to just make a few changes each week, and
learn how you can still enjoy your favorite foods while improving your
diabetes and your overall health.
And, remember: Don't give up -- don't every give up. The power is within you to live the life that you're meant to live.
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