Here are 12 Foods you must avoid if you are a diabetic
1. Aerated Drinks and Sugary Drinks
Aerated beverages have been linked to increase in blood sugar levels in various studies, and hence must be avoided.
2. Fruit juices
Fruit juices especially packaged fruit juices are loaded with fructose that elevates the blood sugar levels.
3. Trans Fats
4. White bread, refined pastas or rice
Ditch processed grains, such as white rice or white flour and go for Whole grains, such as brown rice, oatmeal, quinoa, millet, or amaranth. They are low Glycemic Index foods. The glycemic index number associated with the carbohydrates in a particular type of food that indicates the effect of these carbohydrates on a individual's blood glucose level. Diabetes are recommended to have foods that are low on Glycemic index.
5. Baked Goods and Desserts
Love desserts? Well that may not be the best news for your insulin. Baked goods like cookies, cupcakes, and pastries set the blood glucose racing.
6. Flavoured yogurt
Flavoured yogurts with high sugar content should be avoided. Read the label, just because its yogurt doesn't make it a healthy choice. Check for the other ingredients too,
7. Fast food
Fried noodles, French fries, burgers and pastas are loaded in bad quality carbs which brings them in the category of High Glycemic Index foods and hence should be avoided at all costs.
8. Chips or nachos
Fried in refined oil, snacks like chips, nachos and fries are high Glycemic index food. The starchy foods are not the best picks for people with diabetes.
9. Honey
While artificial sugar is a strict no-no, even the natural sources of sugar like Honey,or even agave nectar and maple syrup, if consumed in excess can trigger your blood glucose levels.
10. Sweetened breakfast cereals
Opt for breakfast that is high on fibre and low in Glycemic index such as oats or upma for lesser risk of sugar spike
11. Regular jam, jelly, and preserves
Laden with Sugar, Jams jellies and sweet preserves can elevate your blood sugar levels severely.
12. Chickoo
According to Macrobiotic Nutritionist and Health Practitioner Shilpa Arora " When it comes to diabetics eating fruits, there is a lot of confusion and the information is very misleading. Just remember that moderation is the key here. Too many chickoo (Sapota) could be a problem, rest almost all fruits in moderate quantity can be consumed."
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