Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia is a condition in which your blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than the standard range.

FOODS TO EAT MORE OF

• Fruits: apples, cherries, grapefruit, plums, tomatoes
• Vegetables: artichokes, arugula, beets (raw), broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots (raw), collard greens, kale, romaine lettuce, spinach, watercress
• Beans, cereal grasses, flax seeds, kelp, nuts, seeds, whole grains, yogurt, Arame (sea vegetable)

FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE

• Alcohol, black tea, coffee, soda
• Excessive sugar
• Bananas, dried fruits & watermelon

ESSENTIAL OILS 

• Cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, thyme (over pancreas area - upper stomach and back, bottom of feet)

HERBAL

• Dandelion root, German chamomile, ginseng, licorice

NATURAL

• Eat smaller meals (but eat more often)

YOGA / MEDITATION THERAPY

• Hypoglycemia Rest and Recovery (25 minutes - Evan Soroka)
• Yoga For Diabetes (30 minutes - Yoga with Adriene)

SUPPLEMENTS

• Antioxidants: 1,000 mg Vitamin C, 400 IU Vitamin E, and 150 mg alpha-lipoic acid each morning
• Bilberry: 160 mg twice daily (should contain 25% anthocyanosides)
• Chromium: 200 mcg 3 times daily with meals (may alter insulin requirements - consult your doctor)
• Essential Fatty Acids: 1,000 mg evening primrose oil 3 times daily,  1,000 mg fish oils twice a day (or use 1,000 mg borage oil once a day for primrose oil)
• Gymnema Sylvestre: 200 mg twice daily  (may alter insulin requirements - consult your doctor)
• Taurine: 500 mg L-taurine twice daily on an empty stomach (if using longer than 1 month add mixed amino acids)
• Vitamin B Complex: 1 pill each morning with food (look for B-100 complex with 100 mcg vitamin B12 and biotin, 400 mcg folic acid and 100 mg all other B vitamins)
• Zinc/ Copper: 30 mg zinc (add 2 mg copper daily if using zinc longer than 1 month)

FOOD MEDICINE 
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.

Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian

BEVERAGES

Apple-Orange Smoothie (GF VG VT)

Pomegranate Dandelion Tea (LC GF VG VT)

Green Smoothie (LC GF VT)

Super Skin Smoothie (GF VT)

Mega-Greens Smoothie (GF VT)

MAINS

3 Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Artichoke Casserole (LC VG VT)

Beef Bone Broth (LC GF)

Black Bean Chili (LC VG VT)

Bulk Spaghetti Sauce (LC GF)

Chicken Bone Broth (LC GF)

Chickpea Wraps (LC VG VT)

Ham & Collards Soup (LC GF)

Instant Pot Chickpea Curry (LC GF VG VT)

Noodles with Peanut Sauce (VG VT)

Quinoa Oatmeal (LC GF VG VT)

Shrimp Power Bowl (GF)

Turkey Kielbasa & Bean Pasta (LC)

Vegetable Broth (LC GF VG VT)

5 Ingredient Black Bean Chowder (LC GF)

Asian Broccoli & Rice Bowl (LC GF VG VT)

Black Bean Bowl (LC GF)

Black Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Cauliflower Soup (LC VT)

Chickpea Salad Sandwich (GF VG VT)

Edamame Rice Bowl (LC GF VG VT)

Healthy Scrambled Eggs (LC GF KT VT)

Mujaddara (LC GF VG VT)

Pasta Fagioli (LC VG VT)

Salsa Cruda Pasta (LC VG VT)

Spiced Lentil Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Vegan Black Bean Bowl (LC GF VG VT)

White Bean & Spinach Soup (LC GF)

Adult Ramen (LC GF VG VT)

Bean & Veggie Tacos or Burritos (VG VT)

Black Bean Burger (LC VG VT)

Buddha Bowl (GF VG VT)

Cauliflower Soup Keto-Style (LC GF KT VT)

Chickpea Spinach Soup (LC GF VT)

Greek Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce (LC VT)

Hoppin' John Fritters (LC VG VT)

Mung Beans and Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Penne alla Vodka (LC)

Shells with Healthy Sauce (LC)

Spicy Black Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Vegan Bulk Spaghetti Sauce (LC GF VG VT)

White Chili (LC GF VT)

SIDES

Asian Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Beans & Greens Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Brown Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Ginger (LC GF VG VT)

Cannellini & Arugula Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Cauliflower with Jalapeno-Creamed Spinach Sauce (GF KT VT)

Chinese Peanut Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Creamed Spinach Au Gratin (KT VT)

Dill Vinaigrette Greens (LC GF VG VT KT)

Fried Cabbage (LC GF VG VT KT)

Kale Salad with Sesame Dressing (LC GF VG VT)

Mexican Coleslaw (GF VG VT)

Nutty Brussel Sprouts (GF KT)

Quinoa Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts (LC GF VG VT)

Sauteed Spinach (LC GF KT VG VT)

Spicy Asian Coleslaw

Sweet "Potato" Bake (LC GF KT VT)

Zattar Quinoa Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Avocado Cilantro-Lime Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Black-Eyed Peas & Rice (GF)

Bruschetta (LC, VG, VT)

Cauliflower Risotto (GF KT)

Cauliflower with Mustard Sauce (LC GF VG VT)

Collard Greens (LC GF)

Creamy Bean Francais (VT)

Farro (VG VT)

Homemade Salsa (LC GF VG VT)

Mashed Cauliflower (LC GF KT VT)

Miso Slaw (LC GF VG VT)

Panzanella (LC VG VT)

Red Beans & Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Cauliflower (LC GF VG VT)

Sesame Green Beans (LC GF KT VG VT)

Spinach & Strawberry Salad (LC GF VG VT)

​Three Bean Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Bacon Brussel Sprouts (LC GF KT)

Broccoli Slaw (LC GF KT)

Brussels Sprouts with Cashew Sauce (GF)

Cauliflower Salad (GF KT VT)

Cauliflower with Red Pepper Sauce (LC GF VT)

Creamed Spinach (KT VT)

Creamy Kale (LC GF KT VG VT)

Favetta & Pita Triangles (GF VG VT)

Irish Potatoes (Colcannon) (LC GF VT)

Mexican Chopped Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Molasses Beans (LC GF)

Pesto Vegetables (LC GF VG VT KT)

Roasted Broccoli (LC GF VG VT)

Sauteed Kale (GF KT)

Smoked Almonds (LC GF VG VT KT)

Steamed Edamame (LC GF VG VT)

Warm Red Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)