What to Eat with Diabetes: Free-Food Basics

Free-Food Basics

According to the American Diabetes Association, a free food is any food or drink that has less than 20 calories and 5 grams of carbohydrate per serving. Some free foods can be enjoyed in moderate amounts often -- no counting required! Other free foods can be eaten up to three times per day in the serving listed. To prevent a rise in blood sugar, avoid eating all three servings of a free food in the same meal. Instead, eat one serving of a particular free food during a meal or snack.

Consider how the following free foods can make your next meal or snack more nutritious -- and, without a doubt, delicious!