Diabetic Recipes

• Drink Recipes for Diabetics
• Diabetic Meals
• Diabetic Salads
• Diabetic Soups
• Diabetic Desserts

Importance of Diabetic Recipes

It is important for diabetics to watch what they eat because blood glucose levels can be affected by various foods. Here are a few tips for working healthy food choices into your lifestyle and diabetic recipes.

Take good care of yourself by understanding:
• what foods are good to eat
• how much food you can eat
• how much sugar is in your food selections
• what time of day is best to eat

Creating healthy food choices can help you:
• lose weight
• feel good on a daily basis
• lower chances of other health problems caused by diabetes such as heart disease and stroke
• keep your blood glucose levels in a health target or range

Diabetes Tips for Dining Out

Appetizers
• Avoid soups and high-sodium broths
• Choose fresh fruits and vegetables
• Pass up breads and dinner rolls especially those with salts and butter

Salads
• Stay away from seasoned croutons, salted seeds, and cheeses
• Avoid antipasto salads with cured meats
• Pass up pickled vegetables
• Request salad dressings be put on the side so you can determine the amount

Main Dishes
• Ask about low-sodium food choices
• Request your meal be cooked without salt or MSG
• Choose lightly-seasoned foods including broiled, grilled, or roasted meat, fish, and poultry
• Stay away from gravies, sauces, and casseroles
• Request plain vegetables, potatoes, and noodles - without butter
• Steer clear of buffet-style restaurants or diners that do not allow special requests
• Leave out the cheese, condiments, and special sauces at fast food restaurants

Desserts
• Avoid high-sugar desserts like cheese cakes and ice cream
• Select plain cakes, fresh fruits, gelatin, and sherberts