Foods to Avoid When You Have Diabetes

  Many of us know that diabetes increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, accelerating the development of artery blockage and hardening. In this regard, it is important to know which foods to consume and maintain a balanced diet. Here are some foods that can work against a heart-healthy diet. - Saturated Fats. High-fat dairy products and animal-derived proteins such as beef, sausages, chorizo, and bacon contain saturated fats. - Trans Fats. These types of fats are found in processed snacks, baked goods, shortening, and margarine in sticks and should be avoided entirely. - Cholesterol. Sources of cholesterol are high in fat and include high-fat dairy products, animal-derived proteins, egg yolks, shellfish, liver, and other organ meats. Aim for no more than 200 milligrams (mg) of cholesterol per day. - Sodium. Aim for less than 2,000 mg of sodium per day. Cooking Recipes To help you with a list of suitable foods for diabetics, here are some recommended recipes that can be easily and healthily prepared at home. (It is recommended to click on the recipe title for more preparation details) Tuna Style Bacalao. PAM helps you control the amount of fat when cooking your everyday dishes. By preparing this recipe with PAM, your dish will have 40% fewer calories and 75% less fat than if you had prepared it with conventional liquid oil. Fettuccine al Pesto. PAM helps you control the amount of fat when cooking your everyday dishes. By preparing this recipe with PAM, your dish will have 11% fewer calories and 21% less fat than if you had prepared it with conventional liquid oil. Green Salad with Mint and Lemon Dressing. This fresh salad is ideal for a hot spring or summer day. The acidity of the lemon, the freshness of the mint, and the sweetness of the Slenda Granulated Calorie-Free Sweetener achieve the perfect balance that brings the vegetables to life. Pear Salad. PAM helps you control the amount of fat when cooking your everyday dishes. By preparing this recipe with PAM, your dish will have 30% fewer calories and 65% less fat than if you had prepared it with conventional liquid oil. Stuffed Mushrooms. PAM helps you control the amount of fat when cooking your everyday dishes. By preparing this recipe with PAM, your dish will have 10% fewer calories and 20% less fat than if you had prepared it with conventional liquid oil. Bimbo Thins with Cottage Cheese and Raspberries. There is no better way to enjoy the delicious combination of fruit with cottage cheese than with Bimbo Thins, the perfect portion of bread.   For more healthy recipes, click here.