CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Fresh is best
“Juice”—both a noun and a verb
1 MY STORY
Death too near
2 DIABETES AND YOU
Primary Types of Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Other Types of Diabetes
Gestational diabetes
Additional types
Prediabetes
Metabolic syndrome
Lowering Blood-Glucose Levels
About those carbs
Glycemic index and glycemic load
Insulin Resistance Self-Test
3 THE IMPORTANCE OF LOSING WEIGHT
Tips for Weight-Loss Success
The Benefits of Juicing
Fresh juice = vitality
Vegetable juice promotes weight loss
Vegetable juice stabilizes blood sugar
Roadblocks to Diabetic Weight Loss
Insulin resistance
Metabolic syndrome
Insufficient sleep
4 DITCH THE SUGAR
What About Artificial Sweeteners?
Recommended Fruits
Low-Glycemic Juicing
Detox Too
Eliminating Toxins
Sugar Is Not Your Friend
5 WHY JUICE?
All About Juicing
How to choose the right juicer
Juicing guidelines
What about fiber?
How much produce do I need?
The Power of Green Juice
Magnesium
Vitamin K
Beta-carotene
Sulforaphane
Other nutrients
Wheatgrass
Smoothies
6 LIVING FOODS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
What Are Living Foods?
Choosing Wisely
Buy Organic
Organic produce from Mexico
7 HELPFUL RECIPES FOR DIABETES—JUICES AND SMOOTHIES
Juices
Green Juices
Smoothies
APPENDIX A: HELPFUL FOODS FOR DIABETIC MENU-PLANNING
Vegetables
Fruits
Other foods
APPENDIX B: GLYCEMIC INDEX, GLYCEMIC LOAD
NOTES
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