self care -- Food, Salt , Sugar , Water

Love to see some of your recipes @Time

Hello @Former-Member, @Adge, @Faith-and-Hope, @Former-Member

I am trying to balance kidney disease and diabetes , getting there slowly , found some things that get my sugar up to 13-2 but then it goes back down to 5-5 in the morning

going to a diabetes day in october from 9am to 4pm to learn more -- there is soooo much in having diabetes

I bet there's lots to it @Shaz51 Some information on diabetes is confusing too.

I still haven't got my digestive system working properly - 3 years after my last major bowel surgery.

Very unpredictable.

All the Dr could suggest, to deal with my IBS (caused by the surgeries) - was to keep on taking Gastrostop.

I think I should have shares in the Gastrostop company by now.

Adge

I still haven't got my digestive system working properly - @Adge, I think of you when I see my mum , she tries to do everything right but still ends up back in hospital

yes One of the doctors I went to told me "It will be impossible for me to control my Kidney disease and diabetes " , ammm so what do i do then -- nothing

@ Shaz1

Hi there Shaz, what sort of recipes would you like. Pasta is my favorite.

If you love pasta let me know and Ill write you one.

I have good news finally about my son. I would like to share this with everyone but im not sure which section of this site to write in on could you let me know.

Thank you Time

How does food affect people with bipolar disorder?

According to a study in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, consuming certain foods could make mood swings worse in people with bipolar disorder. Eating a high-sugar, low-nutrient diet can cause dramatic fluctuations in blood sugar levels, which can affect mood. On the other hand, eating a diet of healthy, nutrient-dense foods has the potential to stabilize your mood and provides the body and brain with the nourishment necessary for proper functioning.

Foods to eat with bipolar disorder

✓ Fresh fruits, including apples, bananas, and berries

✓ Dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale

✓ Lean meats and cold-water fish, including chicken, turkey, and salmon

✓ Whole-grain products including bread, pasta, and cereal

✓ Eggs and soy products

✓ Low-fat dairy products

✓ Nuts and seeds, including almonds, walnuts, and chia seeds

✓ Legumes like beans, lentils, and peas

✓ Dark chocolate

Foods to avoid with bipolar disorder

X Fried, fatty foods like French fries and onion rings

X Caffeinated beverages like coffee, soda, and energy drinks

X Saturated fat found in cream, cheese, butter, and other whole-milk dairy products

X Sugary desserts and candy bars

X Products containing white flour, like pasta, bread, and bagels

X Red meat including beef, veal, pork, goat, and lamb

X Salt, which is found in bacon and ham, cheese, pickles, and soy sauce

X Processed foods, like chips, cookies, granola bars, fruit snacks, and frozen dinners

X Alcoholic beverages, including wine, beer and spirits

https://www.synergyresearchcenters.com/foods-to-eat-avoid-with-bipolar-disorder/

Mr Darcy got weighed in this week, weight continues to go down so the healthy eating is paying off.

@pc1954

How are you getting on with your dietary requirements @Shaz51 @Adge @Determined

No improvement in digestion so far @Former-Member

I have great difficulty eating enough on any given day.

Especially since much of it goes undigested.

I have picked up some of my lost weight, but it's taken me 3 years (since last surgery) to do that.

I'm now just a few Kgs below my healthy weight range - my weight prior to surgeries.

I lost about 12 Kg in hospital, almost 1/4 of my entire body weight (there wasn't much left).

Adge