Diabetes is caused by the disruption or dysfunction in the metabolism and breakdown of blood sugar glucose due to abnormal insulin production levels or the inability of the body to uptake insulin into the cells from the blood circulation. Certain raw foods have been shown to have intrinsic anti-diabetic properties. These foods can be included into the diabetic diet to help reduce and reverse the symptoms in patients with early signs of the disease or used as a preventative measure to decrease the risks of getting diabetes.
Step 1
Increase the amount of raw live foods in the diet, such as green leafy vegetables, alfalfa sprouts, colorful salads and ingesting more algae Spirulina and Chlorella.
Step 2
Start a fasting raw food green juice diet along with regular exercise. This will help to detoxify and cleanse the body. Dr. Gabriel Cousens, a raw food expert, demonstrated in a pilot study, the positive effects in diabetic subjects placed on a green juicing fast. Wash and chop the vegetables and place into a juice mixer. Add water or apple juice to juicer and blend at high speed for a few minutes. Drink the juice immediately.
Step 3
Buy organic greens from wholefood stores or local farmers market, such as parsley, broccoli, kale, Spirulina, spinach, beet greens, chard and dandelion leaf. Eating high fiber foods containing plenty of super nutrients in the diabetic diet will build stronger immune system to help prevent diabetic complications and control blood sugar levels.
Step 4
Eat raw vegetables to manage gestational diabetes. The recommendation by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development advice eating one cup of raw assorted vegetables with one cup of leafy vegetable daily. Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Tips and Warnings
- Always wash the raw food and vegetables thoroughly before consumption to avoid bacteria, such as E.coli entering the body. Store all foods and raw vegetables in a cool place, such as the fridge. It is best to eat fresh raw food immediately. Store all foods in seal-tight containers to maintain freshness and prevent bio degradation of the nutrients.
- Always consult your medical doctor before starting alternative or complementary therapies. Certain foods can interact with medications. Obtain advice from your health care provider to avoid any side effects or adverse reactions.
Things You'll Need
- Raw vegetables
- Leafy green vegetables
- Water
- Blender
- Apple juice
- Alfalfa sprouts
- Spirulina
- Chlorella
- Parsley
- Broccoli
- Kale
- Spinach
- Beet green
- Chard
- Dandelion leaf
