Speaking of hummus, the tahini in store bought hummus is loaded with fat.

Try making it yourself

1 15 ounce can of chick peas or canneloni beans (drained)
1 garlic clove
zest and juice of 1 lemon
salt-pepper
4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme leaves, stripped from stems


blend in a food processor
stream in 1/4 cup of olive oil

DONE !!

Adjust everything to taste and add any other flavors you enjoy

It's probably very good with CRISPY KALE !!

I have been mildly diabetic for a few years and recently it has gotten worse and I need to take it seriously now. No more ignoring it.

Been doing a little research on Type 2 diabetes. There seems to be a lot of conflicting information on Canola Oil. It was supposed to be heart healthy, etc. and it is still highly recommended. However, I have also found a lot of negative information on Canola Oil in regards to obesity and diabetes. Some of it indicates that Canola Oil blocks the body's cells ability to use insulin which causes both type 2 diabetes and obesity. So, from what I have found, a type 2 diabetic should not use margerine because of the transfatty acids and canola oil. They should avoid saturated fats and transfat as much as possible. Use cold pressed olive oil or natural vegetable oils only. Both margerines and Canola Oil are manufactured unnatural, unhealthy products and not recommended.

Sad part, if you read labels, Canola Oil is in almost every processed food. I was surprised to find Canola Oil listed on Oliva margerine that I thought was healthy because it was made with Olive Oil. It is and it also has Canola Oil. It is supposed to be better to use butter in limited amounts than any margerine. In fact it has been suggested to take butter and blend in your own Olive Oil and make your own "spreadable" butter to lower butter's saturated fat and use it instead of margerine. At least that way you know what is in it and it would be a natural product. The more natural foods, i.e. fresh fruits and vegetables, the better for a diabetic.

Also, found information that type 2 diabetics tend to have a vitamin B12 deficiency. B vitamins help with the metabolism of food and the body's energy level.

Boy, my doctor and I will have a lot to discuss on my next appointment later this month. At least I now know what I can do to help myself. The sublingual vitamin B has already helped bring the glucose levels down, the energy level up and the weight drop a little. Best $6 I have spent lately.

I use olive oil for pretty much everything and real butter instead of margarine. SF try a cinnamon supp also it helps regulate and stabilize blood sugar.