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.

#10 Flavored Water

Flavored water can be convenient, but the sugar hidden inside isn't worth the price. Often high in sugar and carbs, flavored water is surprisingly bad for you.

For example, Glaceau VitaminWater* has 13 grams of sugar, 50 calories, and 13 grams of carbohydrate in an 8-ounce serving. The catch: This water beverage is sold in a 20-ounce bottle that contains 2.5 servings. If you drink the whole thing, you get more than double the sugar (32.5 grams), calories (125 grams), and carbohydrate (32.5 grams).

*Nutrition information from company's Web site

Better drinks can be made quickly at home:

Melon Cooler
To save time and work, make this tangy lime-and-melon medley with seedless watermelon.
SERVINGS: 2 (4-ounce) servings
CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 12

2     cups seeded and chopped watermelon or honeydew melon
1     tablespoon lime juice
     Ice cubes (optional)
     Melon or lime wedges (optional)

1. In a food processor or blender, combine melon cubes and lime juice. Cover and process or blend until smooth. Press mixture through a fine-mesh sieve; discard pulp. (You should have about 1 cup juice.) Serve over ice or chill mixture and serve in chilled martini or wine glasses. If desired, garnish with melon or lime wedges. Makes 2 (4-ounce) servings

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

    * Servings: 2 (4-ounce) servings
    * Calories48
    * Total Fat (g)0
    * Saturated Fat (g)0
    * Cholesterol (mg)0
    * Sodium (mg)2
    * Carbohydrate (g)12
    * Fiber (g)1
    * Protein (g)1
      Diabetic Exchanges
    * Fruit (d.e.)1

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