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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.

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Think Twice Before Eating These Foods

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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