22 Foods to Avoid with Diabetes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its 22 Foods to Avoid with Diabetes. Very good article on the foods to avoid with Diabetes and tips on still having your favorite foods and still eat healthfully with satisfying and delicious alternatives. Read the entire article at the Diabetic Living Online website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/

22 Foods to Avoid with Diabetes

These top food offenders contain high amounts of fat, sodium, carbs, and calories that may increase your risk of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, uncontrolled blood sugar, and weight gain. The good news is you can indulge in your favorite foods and still eat healthfully with our satisfying and delicious alternatives.


Think Twice Before Eating These Foods

At Diabetic Living, we believe that eating with diabetes doesn't have to mean deprivation, starvation, or bland and boring foods. However, some foods really are best left on the table or in the store. Everyone -- with diabetes or without -- would be wise to avoid or limit the foods on this list because they are high in saturated fat, sodium, calories, or carbs, or might contain trans fats. High amounts of sodium and saturated fat can lead to heart disease, while excess sugars, high carb counts, and added calories can cause unwanted weight gain and blood sugar spikes.........


Nachos

You walk into a restaurant and you're feeling starved. A quick scan of the menu and there they are: nachos, one of your favorites. You order them as an appetizer and also order a meal. Unfortunately, most restaurant nacho orders equate to and often exceed an entire meal's worth of calories, carbs, and fat. For example, a regular order of Chili's Classic Nachos has 830 calories, 59 grams of fat, and 39 grams of carb.......


Coffee Drinks

A simple cup of joe with a little milk or even half-and-half can be a low-calorie beverage perfect for a person with diabetes. But many coffee-shop drinks rival decadent desserts for their high calorie, carb, and fat contents. For example, a 16-ounce Starbuck's White Chocolate Mocha (with whipped cream and 2 percent milk) comes in at 470 calories and 63 grams of carb. Similarly, a medium Dunkaccino contains 350 calories, while the large size has almost 500 calories......


Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

Sometimes known as the bad boy on the breakfast buffet, traditional biscuits and gravy is indeed high in calories, fat (particularly saturated fat), and sodium. For example, the McDonald's Biscuit and Gravy* entree has 570 calories and 13 grams of saturated fat.

That amount of saturated fat may not sound like too much, but consider that the American Diabetes Association suggests eating less than 7 percent of calories from saturated fat -- and for most people, this is about 15 grams of saturated fat per day. Similarly, Bob Evans' Sausage Gravy* recipe has 1,828 milligrams of sodium, exceeding the ADA's recommended 1,500-milligram maximum per day........



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Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Less Fat and Calories in your diet........


A good way to decrease the amount of fat and calories in your recipes is to use fat-free milk or 1% milk instead of whole or reduced-fat (2%) milk. For extra richness, try fat-free half-and-half or evaporated skim milk.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Save on calories and fat by.....


In place of sour cream, try using non-fat sour cream, yogurt or pureed low-fat cottage cheese.

22 Foods to Avoid with Diabetes

Here's an excellent article on 22 Foods to Avoid with Diabetes. They give you a list of foods to avoid along with healthy and satisfying and delicious alternatives. It's all on one of my favorite recipe sites the Diabetic Living Online website, Enjoy!   http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/


22 Foods to Avoid with Diabetes

These top food offenders contain high amounts of fat, sodium, carbs, and calories that may increase your risk of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, uncontrolled blood sugar, and weight gain. The good news is you can indulge in your favorite foods and still eat healthfully with our satisfying and delicious alternatives.



Think Twice Before Eating These Foods

At Diabetic Living, we believe that eating with diabetes doesn't have to mean deprivation, starvation, or bland and boring foods. However, some foods really are best left on the table or in the store. Everyone -- with diabetes or without -- would be wise to avoid or limit the foods on this list because they are high in saturated fat, sodium, calories, or carbs, or might contain trans fats. High amounts of sodium and saturated fat can lead to heart disease, while excess sugars, high carb counts, and added calories can cause unwanted weight gain and blood sugar spikes.

If you see some of your favorite foods on this list, don't despair: We've picked healthier options for you to choose from that taste great. So you can have your fries and eat them, too -- provided they're baked rather than deep-fat fried.

*Nutrition information cited was gathered from company websites or food packaging......


Nachos

You walk into a restaurant and you're feeling starved. A quick scan of the menu and there they are: nachos, one of your favorites. You order them as an appetizer and also order a meal. Unfortunately, most restaurant nacho orders equate to and often exceed an entire meal's worth of calories, carbs, and fat. For example, a regular order of Chili's Classic Nachos has 830 calories, 59 grams of fat, and 39 grams of carb.......


Coffee Drinks

A simple cup of joe with a little milk or even half-and-half can be a low-calorie beverage perfect for a person with diabetes. But many coffee-shop drinks rival decadent desserts for their high calorie, carb, and fat contents. For example, a 16-ounce Starbuck's White Chocolate Mocha (with whipped cream and 2 percent milk) comes in at 470 calories and 63 grams of carb. Similarly, a medium Dunkaccino contains 350 calories, while the large size has almost 500 calories.......



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10 Ways to Snack Smarter

From the EatingWell website it's 10 Ways to Snack Smarter. If it's dinner, side dishes, dessert or snacks make it healthy! Check out the EatingWell website for some great eating tips along with delicious and healthy recipes.  http://www.eatingwell.com/

10 Ways to Snack Smarter

Take a smart approach to snacking.

Eating a snack or two between meals can curb hunger so that you don’t inhale the dining room table when you finally sit down to supper. Snacking can also help you get in all the nutrients you need. On the flipside, grazing all day—particularly on foods of little nutritional value—may result in eating too much and packing on extra pounds. The key is taking a smart approach to snacking.


1. Keep Chewing
One study found that people who chewed almonds thoroughly (up to 40 chews) felt full longer than those who chewed the same amount of nuts fewer times....


2. Snack On Citrus
Grapefruit’s “diet food” rep might be justified: one study found that when people simply ate grapefruit with each meal, they lost up to 3 1/2 pounds over three months. Grapefruit may help manage appetite by lowering insulin levels, say researchers.....


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Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Save on calories and fat by trimming all visible fat from meat and poultry. Also, remove the skin from poultry as this is where a great deal of the fat and calories is harbored. Perform both of these steps before cooking.

Irresistible Cookies—for 100 Calories or Less

Boot Tracks, Fig ’n’ Flax Thumbprint Cookies, and Lusciously Nutty Holiday Logs are just 3 of the Cookie Recipes you can find in this article. They're all on the EatingWell website, home of delicious and healthy recipes!    http://www.eatingwell.com/


Irresistible Cookies—for 100 Calories or Less

Recipes for delicious and healthy cookies.
Too many cookies can easily derail your diet. Fortunately, if you bake smart you can enjoy these sweet little treats. Our cookie recipes use sweeteners judiciously, have no hydrogenated fat and are made with all-natural ingredients and as much whole-grain flour as possible. So dig in without the guilt, because you won’t break your calorie bank with these delicious cookies—all 100 calories or less and appropriate for a diabetic diet.



Boot Tracks
Patti Anderson, a professional quilter, had never entered a cooking contest before she took our challenge. This quick, no-fuss, chewy chocolate cookie is made on your waffle iron. No need to haul out the big mixer, you can mix the batter with a small hand mixer or even by hand. Kids love these!....


Fig ’n’ Flax Thumbprint Cookies
We love how the ground flax adds a nutty flavor and the brown sugar caramelizes on the outside of these thumbprint cookies. Fig preserves make this cookie special; other fruit preserves could be used as well.....


Lusciously Nutty Holiday Logs
Registered Dietitian Mary LaRock flavored these phyllo rolls with orange and dark chocolate for a winning cookie that will be a lovely addition to any holiday cookie platter.



* Click the link below to get all the Irresistible Cookies—for 100 Calories or Less

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13 Healthy Holiday Swaps

Passing along 13 Healthy Holiday Swaps, from the Diabetic Living Online website. Some great ideas and tips to making healthier food choices during the Christmas and New Year's Seasons. Guilt free eating from the Diabetic Living Online website.     http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/


13 Healthy Holiday Swaps
Do you have diabetes and wonder: What can I eat at holiday parties and dinners? We have great tips

to make healthier choices so you can still be festive while managing your weight and blood sugar goals.



Best Choices for Holiday Eating

The holidays are all about get-togethers with family, friends, and colleagues -- and what holiday gathering would be complete without food? But there's no need to worry about blowing your calorie and carb budget. With these 13 simple swaps, you can enjoy the holiday season confident and guilt-free.



Chip Dip

Ready to dip those chips? Choose fresh salsa over cheese dip, and you'll save 125 calories and 12 grams of carb per 1/2 cup.

Bonus: You'll save 4 grams of saturated fat -- plus, a colorful red and green salsa is sure to complement your holiday decor.....



Skinny Shrimp

There's no need to avoid appetizers while mingling. Save 113 calories and 1 gram of carb by selecting three jumbo shrimp and 2 tablespoons of cocktail sauce instead of three pigs in a blanket.

Bonus: In addition to saving 4.5 grams of saturated fat by choosing the shrimp, you can also be stylish -- it's hard to look holiday chic when gobbling down something called pigs in a blanket....



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Diabetic Dish of the Week - Buttermilk Oat Pancakes

It's tough to beat piping hot pancakes fresh off the griddle to start your day! So for the Diabetic Dish of the Week, Buttermilk Oat Pancakes. Start your mornings off healthy, Enjoy!



Buttermilk Oat Pancakes

Ingredients

 1 1/4 cups regular rolled oats
 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
 1 tablespoon baking powder
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 3 slightly beaten egg whites
 2 1/4 cups buttermilk
 2 tablespoons cooking oil
 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
 1 teaspoon vanilla
Nonstick spray coating
Light pancake syrup and waffle syrup product(optional)

Directions

1 - In a large bowl combine the oats, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center of mixture; set aside.
2 - In a medium bowl combine the egg whites, buttermilk, oil, honey (if desired), and vanilla. Add egg white mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened (batter should be lumpy). Cover batter; allow to stand at room temperature for 15 to 3 minutes.
3 - Coat an unheated griddle or heavy nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat over medium-high heat. For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the hot griddle or skillet. Spread batter into a circle about 4 inches in diameter. Cook over medium heat about 2 minutes on each side or until the pancakes are golden, turning to cook second sides when pancakes have bubbly surfaces and edges are slightly dry. If desired, serve pancakes with syrup.

Makes 8 servings (16 pancakes).

Servings Per Recipe: 8
PER SERVING: 237 cal., 6 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 3 mg chol., 257 mg sodium, 36 g carb., 4 g fiber,  10 g pro.

7 Simple Ways to Save 100 Calories

Calories, Calories, Calories, here's 7 Simple Ways to Save 100 Calories! It's all from http://www.eatingwell.com/. I left the link at the bottom of the page to see all 7 and the tips to go with them.





7 Simple Ways to Save 100 Calories

Simple solutions for cutting calories.
These seven simple swaps help you to easily save 100 calories in places you won't miss them. You can still indulge in the foods you really want and not eat too much by the day's end. Do one each day for a week and you'll have saved 700 extra calories over the course of the week to "spend" (think: about two glasses of wine and a generous slice of pie) at your next dinner party. Do a couple each day and you'll have even more wiggle room for treats.




No-sweat Calorie Saver #1: Order your coffee with nonfat milk
Order your coffee with nonfat milk instead of cream and sugar. For a 12-ounce size, this will free up about 100 calories. If you need a little sweetness (and are OK with consuming artificial sweeteners), you can add a little Splenda....




No-sweat Calorie Saver #2: Have an English muffin instead of a bagel.
You'll save 100 calories if that bagel was 4 inches in diameter—and even more if it was a bigger one from the bakery. Spread it with some peanut butter: its protein, fiber and heart-healthy fats will give this breakfast some staying power.......



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