A Discussion About Diabetes and Plant-Based Foods (VZ 88)

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be discussing diabetes and healthy plant-based foods. We briefly explain how the Glycemic Index (“GI” factor) works, talk about the factors that can affect the GI of foods, and how some aspects of a HEALTHY, BALANCED plant-based diet may benefit diabetics.

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Here’s what we mention in this episode:

• Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load for 100+ Foods

Resources Used for this Episode

• The Ultimate Anti-Diabetes Diet
• Meal Planning for Vegetarian Diets
• Diabetes Superfoods
• Glycemic Index and Diabetes
• Diabetes (Mayo Clinic)

Recipe of the Week

• Southwestern Tofu Scramble
• Spaghetti with Spinach and Mushrooms

Quotes of the Week

The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us but those who win battles we know nothing about.

— Jelly Wong

Thanks for listening!

Peace and Veggies,
Vickie and Larissa