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Diabetes diet: Create your healthy-eating plan
Definition
Purpose
Diet details
Results
Risks
Content
Why do you need to develop a healthy-eating plan?
What does a diabetes diet involve?
Recommended foods
Foods to avoid
Putting it all together: Creating a plan
A sample menu
What are the results of a diabetes diet?
Are there any risks?
Foods to avoid
Diabetes increases your risk of heart disease and stroke by accelerating the development of clogged and hardened arteries. Foods containing the following can work against your goal of a heart-healthy diet.
- Saturated fats. Avoid high-fat dairy products and animal proteins such as butter, beef, hot dogs, sausage and bacon. Also limit coconut and palm kernel oils.
- Trans fats. Avoid trans fats found in processed snacks, baked goods, shortening and stick margarines.
- Cholesterol. Cholesterol sources include high-fat dairy products and high-fat animal proteins, egg yolks, liver, and other organ meats. Aim for no more than 200 milligrams (mg) of cholesterol a day.
- Sodium. Aim for less than 2,300 mg of sodium a day. Your doctor may suggest you aim for even less if you have high blood pressure.
