Think Before You Eat: 15 Foods to Avoid with Diabetes

I'll be showing 1 of the 15 foods to avoid along with an healthier alternative recipe. Another of many great articles 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.


#7 Frozen Meals

Frozen meals are convenient, but their high sodium and fat content can make them unhealthy choices

One of the biggest culprits is the ultimate comfort food -- potpie. Whether you pick up a frozen variety at the market or order one at a restaurant, the potpie is a megaviolator:

Marie Callender's Chicken Pot Pie:
510 calories
30.6 g total fat
12.6 g saturated fat
14 mg cholesterol
1,041 mg sodium
44 g carbohydrate

Kentucky Fried Chicken Pot Pie*
690 calories
40 g total fat
31 g saturated fat
95 mg cholesterol
1,760 mg sodium
57 g carbohydrate

Ruby Tuesday Gourmet Chicken Pot Pie (lunch portion)*
901 calories
66 g total fat
41 g carbohydrate
*Nutrition information from companies' Web sites
You can still get your comfort-food fix with this great recipe

Chicken Pot Pie
We made this savory pie more healthful by stir-frying the vegetables using nonstick spray coating instead of butter or margarine and using chicken breast rather than dark meat.
SERVINGS: 4 (3/4-cup) servings
CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 38

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

    * Servings: 4 (3/4-cup) servings
    * Calories386
    * Total Fat (g)13
    * Saturated Fat (g)2
    * Cholesterol (mg)48
    * Sodium (mg)450
    * Carbohydrate (g)38
    * Fiber (g)3
    * Protein (g)28
      Diabetic Exchanges
    * Starch (d.e.)2
    * Vegetables (d.e.).5
    * Very Lean Meat (d.e.)3
    * Fat (d.e.)2.5

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