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Think Before You Eat: 15 Foods to Avoid with Diabetes
By Lori Brookhart-Schervish
These top food offenders contain high amounts of fat, sodium, carbohydrate, and calories that may increase your risk of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, uncontrolled blood glucose, and weight gain. The good news is you can indulge in your favorite foods and still eat healthfully with our satisfying and delicious alternatives.
Think Twice Before Eating These Foods
Here at Diabetic Living, we stress over and over the fact that eating with diabetes doesn't have to mean deprivation, starvation, or bland and boring foods. However, that doesn't mean anything goes when it comes to filling your meal plan. Some foods really are best left on the table or in the store. Everyone -- with diabetes or without -- would be wise to avoid or limit the foods on this list because they are high in saturated fat and trans fat, which contribute to heart disease risk. The foods are also high in added sugar, which is an empty source of calories that can lead to weight gain.
If you see some of your favorite foods on this list, don't lose heart: We've picked several healthier options for you to choose from. So you can have your fries and eat them, too, provided they're baked rather than deep-fat fried.
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What the heck happened to "anonymous"? Are you okay???
3/16/2010 10:46:50 AM Report AbuseI was diagnosed in late October and went from 156 to 130 doing nothing.I am skin and bones and starving to death.
2/21/2010 07:10:29 PM Report AbuseMy diabetes educator said that regular soft drinks of any brand are like poison to diabetics... it raises blood sugar far too much (even in moderation) and should only be consumed in small amounts (2 ozs)when blood sugar drops to low.
2/16/2010 01:38:05 PM Report Abusemaude24 i would try walking everyday at least a half hour plus count your carbs .iwas first diagnosed this past sept 09 and my sugar was 343mg/dl its now down to 150mg/dl avg. losing weight also willhelp you a lot. my goal is to be off my meds by april and tobe 20lbs lighter. good luck
2/16/2010 01:36:53 PM Report AbuseAll in moderation gett of the couch and exercise, i have been controling my blood sugars much better eating smaller portions-splitting burgers with my husband and instead of fries adding fruits and veggies to the mix. i have lost 28# so far in the past 4 months including the holidays! I still have my Pepsi daily just alot less of it, i used to drink a liter or more a day and now drink 8 - 12 oz and manage it with my exercise. I know if i want that treat daily i have to move off the couch!!
2/16/2010 10:36:03 AM Report Abuse