Diabetic Christmas Dietary Intake

Tue, 22 Dec 2009
Individuals with diabetes ought to eat a balanced, healthy diet similar to the diets of people without diabetes, which is a diet high on starchy foods, accompanied and plenty of fruit and vegetables, low in salt, sugar and fat.

At Christmas time it is crucial that people with diabetes do not indulge too much.

It is important to start Christmas Day with a wholegrain or high fibre breakfast cereal or wholemeal toast with low fat spread, or a high protein meal like scrambled egg with smoked salmon or baked beans on toast.

There are really simple things you can do in order to make Christmas lunch healthier like removing the skin off the turkey, not adding butter to vegetables and dishing up the Christmas pudding with plain yogurt as opposed to cream.

You do not need to buy specifice diabetic treats. Those with type 2 diabetes can have traditional Christmas food like mince pies, Christmas cake and Christmas pudding. However, as they are all high in sugar, fat and calories, it is vital to just have small portions.

Diabetics ought to stick to healthy snacks throughout the day in order not to be tempted by crisps or chocolates.

A post lunch activity would be useful for burning up those calories consumed, and to control blood glucose levels and feelings of being bloated after a big meal.

It is also exceedingly important to ensure that diabetics do not exceed sensible drinking guidelines (2-3 units of alcohol per day).

Alcohol stimulates the appetite and adds on extra calories. It is also very important for diabetics to healthily between Boxing Day and New Year's Day and be as active as possible.

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