We are all tired of hearing eat healthy, eat heathy, eat healthy, but once you know that eating healthy and maintaining good activity levels can prevent you from getting diabetes and a multitude of other very serious complications, I hope that it will be more motivation.
I am NOT saying diabetics can’t consume these foods, but they should in particular be careful of what they are putting into their bodies. They should eat these foods with portion control and other foods they have eaten/ will eat throughout the rest of their day, in mind. Although these are great fast acting sugars for when someone is in a hypoglycemic state.
- Sugar-sweetened beverages- when a diabetic consumes these types of drinks not only are they loaded with carbs, but also with fructose, a sugar, that is strongly linked to insulin resistance, which is definitely something a diabetic does not need.
- White bread, pasta, and rice- these types of foods are known for their high carb content
- Sweetened cereals
- Flavored coffee drinks- these have an extreme amount of sugar and carbs
- Dried fruit- very high in carbs
- Highly processed foods like prepackaged snack foods
- Fruit juice
- Fried foods
Diets
- There is no specific diet that a diabetic should follow as they need to find what works best for them or it is likely they will be unable to maintain that diet.
- Having regular eating times will really help a diabetic in maintaining their blood sugar levels
- Recommended foods include: healthy carbs: fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes (beans and peas), low-fad dairy products (milk and cheese) fiber rich: veggies, fruits, nuts. Good fats: avocados, nuts, canola, olive, and peanut oils.
There are many different online tools to help you set up a clean and healthier diet to make living with diabetes a little bit less stressful.
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/5-best-calorie-counters#section1
Keys to Diabetes 