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.
#13 Milkshakes

Rich, thick milkshakes from sit-down restaurants or fast-food joints are hiding places for bad-for-your-heart trans fat. They also are loaded with calories and sugar.

For example, a small chocolate milkshake at A&W Restaurant has 700 calories, 1 gram of trans fat (with 29 grams of total fat), and 60 grams of sugar. Topping it with whipped cream adds more calories and sugar to your meal.

Make at-home milkshakes that can be part of your diabetic diet:
Chocolate-Banana Sipper
Keep a banana or two in the freezer so you can make this cocoa-laced smoothie anytime. If the youngsters at your house prefer a milder chocolate flavor, try 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
SERVINGS: 4 (8-ounce) servings
CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 23
2     cups fat-free milk
1     medium banana, sliced and frozen*
3     tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2     tablespoons honey
1     teaspoon vanilla

1. In a blender, combine milk, banana, cocoa powder, honey, and vanilla. Cover and blend until smooth and frothy. Makes 4 (8-ounce) servings.

*Note: Peel and slice banana. Place banana slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 1 hour or until firm. Makes 4 (8-ounce) servings.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

    * Servings: 4 (8-ounce) servings
    * Calories122
    * Total Fat (g)1
    * Saturated Fat (g)0
    * Cholesterol (mg)2
    * Sodium (mg)65
    * Carbohydrate (g)23
    * Fiber (g)1
    * Protein (g)5
    * Vitamin A (DV%)0
    * Vitamin C (DV%)0
    * Calcium (DV%)0
    * Iron (DV%)0
      Diabetic Exchanges
    * Milk (d.e.).5
    * Other Carbohydrates (d.e.)1

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