By Sara Broek; Reviewed by Hope S. Warshaw, R.D., CDE, BC-ADM, 2009
Some foods are obvious healthy choices -- fresh blueberries, leafy spinach, grilled chicken. But some foods have a "healthy" reputation even though they may be high in calories, fat, or carbohydrate.
The following 10 "healthy foods" aren't as nutritious as you may think. But Diabetic Living helps you find ways to continue to enjoy these foods. We also offer delicious, taste-tested, and dietitian-approved recipes to make healthier versions at home.
The same smart-eating guidelines apply to eating healthy foods as to any other food: Watch your portion sizes, read the nutrition information if there is a food label, and choose light or low-fat toppings. Being aware of what you eat is always a good choice.
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I find the constant pop ups for the magazine (I am already a subscriber) so annoying that I don't usually read all the info that may be helpful to me.
6/30/2010 07:19:59 AM Report AbuseItalian food is boring. Same thing, pasta, made into different shapes. Weird. Pasta is high in carbs. I love American food!
6/29/2010 12:19:58 PM Report Abuseamerican food is garbage how in the world can anyone go to Mc Donalds the only food is italian with moderation go lite on pasta Bread Piazza.
6/29/2010 09:41:39 AM Report AbuseNothing new. Magazines rake in millions selling the same old redundant info.
6/1/2010 10:42:17 AM Report AbuseToday, individuals go over the edge with one simple ingredient. I have been doing life style changing for a very long time and when used in moderation, butter is great. Why must I give up something that I enjoy, but moderate the ingredient and you can have your favorites every now and then without going over the edge. Just my opinion. Just doing what the Good Book states.
6/1/2010 10:04:39 AM Report AbuseYou can make the healthiest food in the world, but if it doesn't taste good, people won't eat it. Splenda is my savior!
3/18/2010 07:05:07 AM Report Abusemargarine was invented as fattner for turkeys,it is one molecule away from paint.that doesn't sound like anything I want to eat!
3/16/2010 06:17:15 PM Report AbuseGreat refresher; Thanks. Just like reviewing the 10 commandments once in awhile, reinforcing or reminding us of what we for the most part already know, makes us better. Studies prove that impact out. Liked that these were short. Debbie Deland Orlando, FL
3/16/2010 04:33:30 PM Report Abusedo people really NOT check nutrition info before they eat something??? nothing here was a surprise. that seems insane to me that people dont know a giant muffin is loaded with carbs.
3/16/2010 04:16:01 PM Report Abuseuse butter/margarine thats transfat free. there are no carbs in butter.butters that are made with buttermilk are ok,those that have no animal fats, but veggie fats are also ok.Some persons like the taste of butter, personally NOT ME.
3/16/2010 03:14:42 PM Report AbuseWhy do you show it with butter if omitting butter is healthier? Isn't that a tease?
1/12/2010 03:38:58 PM Report Abuse