I'm diabetic. What foods should I avoid?
-Sugary sweets
-Fatty foods
-White flour
-White bread
-White rice
-Red meat
-Eggs
-Honey
-Dairy products
-Caffeine
What will happen to me if I choose not to avoid these foods?
Overeating these foods can have some startling causes and side effects:
-Rise in blood sugar levels
-Insulin resistance
-Obesity
-Metabolic disease
-Heart attacks
-Strokes
-Blindness
-Deafness
-Kidney failure
-Burning foot syndrome
-Death
What benefits will I reap if I avoid these certain foods? These benefits far out-weigh any inconvenience.
-Reduces the risk of cancer
-Lowers blood pressure
-Energy
-Life
Okay, I'll give it a try! Please give me some menu ideas for my diabetic diet. I'm glad you asked! Here's the fun part. You get to see what kinds of foods you can eat (more at diabetes.org)!
Breakfast:
-Breakfast Quesadillas
-Pancakes with Cottage Cheese and Fruit
Dinner:
-Chicken Parmesan
-Grilled Caribbean Chicken Breasts
Dessert:
-Chocolate Marshmallow Dreams
-Lemon Mousse With Raspberry Sauce
Snacks:
-Caramel Popcorn
-Turkey and Avocado Wraps
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