Breaking news: you don’t need to fret about your blood sugar spiking when you eat out!
The team atEat This, Not That!has got the 4-1-1 on the healthiest meals diabetics can order.
There’s probably way too much sugar for your pancreas to handle.
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You’re allowed to indulge and order that carby dish you’ve been craving for since yesterday.
All it’s crucial that you do is a little bit of research before tackling the menu.
The best news of all is you’re not alone.
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Shoutout to Noodles and Company for keeping this dishlow carb!
One thing that could be improved is the sodium content because it’s a bit high.
Pair with a half size seasonal greens salad for a total of 400 calories and 35 grams carbs.
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This way you’re only consuming 33 carbs while getting a variety of nutrients.
Carb choices are important for people diabetes to keep track of.
One carb choice equals 15 grams of carbs.
For men, 4-5 carb choices are recommended for both lunch and dinner, or 60-75 grams of carbs.
So both parties actually have a bit of wiggle room in this meal.
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Lucky for you, CPK offers a flatbread that doesn’t cost you an extraordinary amount of carbs.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for all of CPK’s pizza pies.
Find out which one has the most carbs inThe 15 Unhealthiest Meals for Diabetics.
Lettuce is a non-starch veggie, therefore, it has a low glycemic index.
Other non-starchy veggies include produce like spinach, kale, squash, or fruit.
Limit your intake of things like potatoes, meat, and dairy products.
And of course, eliminate high glycemic index foods like white breads, white rice, and soda.
Applebee’s offers a lot of meals that have a high glycemic index in its assortment ofburgersand appetizers.
Um, who isn’t?
This meal is also diabetic-friendly, because with it doesn’t exceed 60 grams of carbs.
This is the perfect amount of carbohydrates for a person with diabetes to consume in one sitting.
Low sodium, a decent amount of carbs, and a spot-on protein content makes P.F.
Chang’s Buddha Feast a feast worthy for all.
Cheesecake Factory also has a SkinnyLicious menu that’s worth a gander.
But for a dish off of the regular menu, it’s relatively low in carbs.
Especially for a place that’s renowned for carb-heavy cheesecake.
Ask for an order of steamed veggies to prevent hypoglycemia and for some additional nutrition.
The protein content is just a little high for those with diabetes but nothing that’s overly concerning.
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Nephropathy is a fancy medical term that means kidney damage or kidney disease.
This dish has a lot of protein, so ensure this is the only meat-containing meal of the day!
This meal is incredibly low in carbs only 8 grams to be exact.
Again, though, be mindful of that protein content.
Protip: Consume 0.8 gram of protein per 1 kilogram body weight.
Avoid eating 100+ grams of protein a day and your kidneys will thank you.
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