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Foods for Diabetics

Explore a variety of diabetic-friendly recipes such as Chicken Stir-Fry and Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake. Learn about good diabetic foods to eat and foods to avoid for better blood sugar control. Follow a diabetic food pyramid for a balanced diet.

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Foods for Diabetics

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  1. Foods for Diabetics

  2. Diabetic Food Pyramid

  3. Good Diabetic Foods • Complex Carbs- apples, brown rice, cabbage, lettuce mushrooms, olives, pears, tomatoes, and spinach. • Proteins- beans, chicken, peanuts, nuts, turkey, millet, and soybeans. • Oils- olive oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil.

  4. Foods not to eat • White pasta • White rice • Sweets • Cold beverages • Potatoes (eat small amounts). • Fats • Alcohol

  5. Chicken and Dumplings (Diabetic) 1 1/2 pound chicken pieces, skin removed 1 1/2 cups water 1/3 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening 1/2 cup skim milk Chicken Stir-Fry (Diabetic Recipe) 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, finely minced1 cup broccoli flowerettes1 cup caulifowerets1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoon dry sherry 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts Diabetic recipes

  6. Diabetic Diet • Eat lots of vegetables and fruits. • Choose whole-grain foods over processed-grain products. • Include fish in your meals 2 to 3 times a week. • Choose lean meats. For example, cuts of beef and pork that end in "loin," such as pork loin and sirloin, are good choices. • Choose nonfat dairy, such as skim milk, nonfat yogurt, and nonfat cheese. • Choose water and calorie-free diet drinks. • Cook with liquid oils instead of solid fats.

  7. Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup margarine, softened 2 large egg whites 1/2 cup low-fat (1 percent fat) buttermilk 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 medium apple, unpeeled, cored and finely chopped Blueberry Crumb Cake- 4 tablespoons margarine 1 egg 5-1/2 teaspoons "Equal for Recipes" or 18 packets Equal sweetener 1 cup all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup reduced-fat buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Blueberry Crumb Topping (recipe follows) Diabetic desserts

  8. Works cited • http://www.diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/669.shtml

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