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.

#14 Frozen Pizza

Pizza ranks high among favorite foods in the United States. It's delicious, convenient, and you can eat it with your hands, plus it's an icon of football games, birthday parties, and movie nights. The downside is that many commercially made pizzas are full of calories that can blow a meal plan in one slice.

Frozen pizza is convenient, but many varieties are high in calories, sodium, carbs, and fat. Here is the nutrition information for one slice of these popular frozen pizzas:

California Pizza Kitchen Four Cheese Pizza*
330 calories
8 g saturated fat
690 mg sodium
31 g carbohydrate

DiGiorno Four Cheese Pizza*
310 calories
5 g saturated fat
830 mg sodium
40 g carbohydrate

*Nutrition information from companies' Web sites

The upside to pizza? It's a fun, simple dish to make at home, where you can control the sodium, fat, carbs, and calories. Buon appetito!

Smoky Tomato Pizza
Smoked Gouda and herbs add a sophisticated flair to this fresh tomato-topped appetizer pizza.
SERVINGS: 16 servings
CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 16

1     16-ounce loaf frozen whole wheat bread dough, thawed
2     tablespoons cornmeal
1     tablespoon olive oil
1/8     teaspoon crushed red pepper
1     cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
6      plum tomatoes, sliced
1     small red onion, cut into very thin wedges and separated into strips
2     tablespoons snipped fresh basil or oregano
1     tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary
1/2     cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese (2 ounces)

1. On a lightly floured surface divide dough into two portions. Cover; let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each dough portion into a 10- to 12-inch circle. Grease two extra-large baking sheets; sprinkle with cornmeal. Transfer dough circles to baking sheets. Bake in a 450 degree F oven for 5 minutes. Remove baking sheets from oven; place on wire racks to cool.

2. Meanwhile, stir together olive oil and crushed red pepper; brush onto the crusts. Top with mozzarella cheese. Layer with the tomato slices and onion. Sprinkle basil and rosemary over tomatoes. Top with cheese. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until mozzarella cheese is melted and pizza crusts are golden brown. Cut each pizza into 8 wedges to serve. Makes 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

    * Servings: 16 servings
    * Calories135
    * Total Fat (g)5
    * Saturated Fat (g)2
    * Cholesterol (mg)11
    * Sodium (mg)262
    * Carbohydrate (g)16
    * Fiber (g)2
    * Protein (g)8
      Diabetic Exchanges
    * Starch (d.e.)1
    * Vegetables (d.e.).5
    * Lean Meat (d.e.).5
    * Fat (d.e.).5

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