6 Junk Foods that aren't as bad as you think for Diabetics

6 ‘Junk Foods’ that aren’t as bad as you think for Diabetics

This entry was posted in General May 1, 2016

Often when you hear the word diabetes yummy food doesn’t spring to mind! Here are 6 ‘junk foods’ that aren’t as bad as you might think for a diabetic.

1. Full Fat Yoghurt

Full fat yoghurt for diabetics is often far better than low fat yogurts (believe it or not!). When products have a low or reduced fat content it’s often compensated with added sugar or carbs to help with the flavour. As you might know carbs and sugars contribute to raised blood glucose levels which as a diabetic isn’t good!

2. Red Meat

Although there are always contradicting opinions on red meat you will find it’s a main source of protein for low carb dieters.

3. Pork Scratchings

If you choose the real pork scratching and not the crisp versions, they’re fairly easy on the blood glucose levels since they’re really just fat and sodium.

4. Nuts

Nuts often confuse people, you either get people who appreciate they’re healthy so they eat them in the masses, not appreciating their fat content, or you get people who appreciate the high fat content so deem them unhealthy.

Although it’s best to eat nuts in moderations (whatever diet you’re on), due to their high fat content they’re a really good source of unsaturated fat, vitamins, fibre and antioxidants.

5. Eggs

have a lot of bad press for containing bad cholesterol but they can actually keep your glucose levels down. Try them as a snack or as part of a meal to keep you fuller for longer.

6. Chocolate

You did read correctly…if you choose the right kind, chocolate really isn’t all that bad! If you choose a dark chocolate with 80% plus cocoa you’ll reduce the carbs content. If you find it a little too bitter why not melt it down and add nuts or fruit zest and put it back in the fridge to set!