For diabetics: tips for eating out

For diabetics: tips for eating out


The nutritionist explains that the main attention that diabetics should have when eating is in relation to the size of the food portions

One of the greatest difficulties, both for diabetics and for people seeking a healthy diet, is precisely that of maintaining attention and the quality of the food when it is necessary to eat large meals in restaurants, which happens to most people who they work.




Important precautions for diabetics

The main care that the diabetic must have is in relation to the size of the portions of food, guarantees the nutritionist Bruna Pinheiro. “Often them [as porções em restaurantes] may be larger or have more carbohydrates than homemade preparations”, explains.

According to the professional “It’s important to avoid fried, breaded dishes and creamy sauces made with cheese, cream, butter or mayonnaise. Always prefer grilled or cooked lean meats and vegetables and steamed foods.”

Diabetics: what to eat?

Like everyone else, diabetics should always choose a balanced and healthy dish. For this, the nutritionist Bruna Pinheiro recommends choosing a good base of rice, pasta, bread, potatoes or pasta, favoring whole grains; small amounts of protein (meat, chicken, fish, eggs, beans) and with a variety of vegetables and salads.

the nutritionist Pollyanna Ayub suggests opting for natural restaurants that offer more options for cooked than fried foods.

snack

Bruna Pinheiro points out that for snacks it is always important to opt for wholemeal bread, diet cereal bars, skimmed milk and dairy products, such as yoghurt and low-fat cheeses.

“Sugar-free soy-based juices can be a good option. Fruit should preferably be eaten natural and with the peel, such as apples, further enriching the menu”, exemplifies. Also, it is important not to overdo the amount of food, even if it is healthy.

Source: Terra

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