The goal of diabetes diet is not simply avoiding spikes in blood glucose.
Its goal is to supply the body with healthy sugars.
You cannot just avoid eating because sugars provide energy to the body.
However, there are food items that patients can eat, without demanding much insulin.
Here are healthy diet tips for diabetics: •Avoid jumbo and large size servings because they usually contain more calories.
Quantity is not always equal to satisfaction.
•If you can't stop drinking fruit juice, reduce it to one small serving per day.
It has more calories than real fruits, and it lacks dietary fiber.
•Choose grilled food over fried ones.
If oils cannot be avoided, do not use hydrogenated kinds.
Use canola, olive or peanut oil.
They are also good for the heart.
•Drink plenty of fresh water.
It is the best choice for maintaining body functions and low blood glucose.
Avoid carbonated drinks and sugar-sweetened beverages like sweet tea.
•If you can't give up pizza, buy thin-crust pies only.
Order extra vegetable toppings like tomatoes and onions.
Thick crusts carry too much oil and carbohydrates.
Discard extra cheese (sodium rich) and limit yourself to one or two slices.
•As for vegetable salads, avoid high fat dressings and cheeses.
Use low-fat cheese or dressings instead.
•Avoid mayonnaise, thick dressings and artificial condiments.
They may contain high fats, salt and sodium, which are bad for diabetics.
Use spices such as pepper to add flavor to the food.
•As for dessert, you can go for low-fat or fat-free dairy products.
You can have skim milk shake, plain yogurt or low-fat fruit yogurt.
There are brands of cake and ice cream that uses no sugar and low fat ingredients.
•Finally, whatever you eat, take it in moderation.
Be conscious and read about a particular food if you are unsure of its nutritional value.
High blood glucose may be inconvenient, but you can find healthy ways to still enjoy eating.