Think Before You Eat: 15 Foods to Avoid with Diabetes

I’ll be showing 1 of the 15 foods to avoid for the next 15 days along with an healthier alternative recipe. Another of many great artcles and recipes from one of my favorite web sites, Diabetic Living On Line.

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.

#1 Restaurant French Fries
French fries are loaded with saturated fat, sodium, and calories. Although many fast-food restaurants offer trans-fat-free fries, that doesn’t make them healthy. Here’s a look at the nutritional breakdown for an order of large French fries from three fast-food chains.

Burger King*
580 calories
23 g total fat
6 g saturated fat
990 mg sodium
74 g carbohydrate
0 mg cholesterol
Hardee’s*
470 calories
21 g total fat
4 g saturated fat
1,040 mg sodium
65 g carbohydrate
4 mg cholesterol
McDonald’s*
500 calories
25 g total fat
3.5 g saturated fat
350 mg sodium
63 g carbohydrate
0 mg cholesterol
*Nutrition information from restaurants’ Web sites


For a more nutritious alternative to fries try this: Oven-Roasted Fries recipe

Oven-Roasted Fries

SERVINGS: 6 servings
CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 14
4     teaspoons olive oil
4     medium baking potatoes (1-1/2 pounds total)
1/2     teaspoon salt
1/8     to 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4     cup grated Parmesan cheese
1. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with heavy-duty foil; brush with 2 teaspoons of the oil. Set aside.

Oven Roasted Fries

2. Cut the potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Transfer to a large bowl. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle potato wedges with salt and pepper, tossing to coat. Arrange potato wedges in a single layer in prepared baking pan.
3. Bake in a 450° oven for 12 minutes. Carefully turn potato wedges; sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes more or until potatoes are tender and golden. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
* Servings: 6 servings
* Calories105
* Total Fat (g)4
* Saturated Fat (g)1
* Cholesterol (mg)3
* Sodium (mg)262
* Carbohydrate (g)14
* Fiber (g)1
* Protein (g)3
Diabetic Exchanges
* Starch (d.e.)1
* Fat (d.e.).5

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