You know, I love coming home after a few days away. I love hopping into my own bed, under my own shower, using my own plates and cups and things... The hotel we were staying in was nice, but I think Dorothy had it right when she said "There's no place like home."
We are up to T minus 3 days (I think I said that yesterday, but a recount was made :-) ), and my tasks for the next few days are to plan the second week of my menus (I'll be planning out probably between 4 and 8 weeks of menus - I like variety in my food so I need to be sure I can provide that), shopping for non-perishables and supplements, and cleaning out my refrigerator and cupboard of thing that are likely to tempt me.
I have re-read the information I've discovered regarding Hypoglycemia and its just reinforced in my mind that I fit all the symptoms. It is so nice to be able to say "Yes, I have xxx symptom, but its caused by blood sugar imbalances, which I am about to fix."
OK. So there are three basic rules to follow in the Hypoglycemic Diet:
1. Avoid sugar, coffee, strong tea, nicotine and refined carbohydrates
2. Commence a diet of high protein and complex carbohydrate foods eaten at least every three hours or sooner to provide a slow release of glucose.
3. Supplement the diet with vitamin B complex, chromium, zinc, Vitamin C, Fish Oil, B12, Folic Acid and Vitamin D. I'm going hunting for a good multi that includes all of these - I already take Fish Oil regularly.
Shouldn't be too difficult, right??
Except that I am a sugar-and-caffeine addict from way back :-). I'm not looking forward to the few weeks of withdrawal - I'm warning all my friends that I'm likely to be an absolute ogre. However, I AM looking forward to after that, when I feel better.
Til next blog, stay healthy and happy.
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