Measuring
Food:- Food
should be measured. Use a standard 8 ounce measuring cup, a standard teaspoon
and standard table spoon. All measurements are level. Most foods are measured
after cooking.
Food
Preparation:- Meat should be baked, boiled or broiled. Do not
fry foods unless fat is allowed.
Special
Foods:- There is no need to buy special foods. Foods can be selected
from the same foods purchased for other family members. Skimmed milk, low Calorie
bread, lean meat, fats and fruits [fresh or canned without sugar are preferred.
All
Diabetics should avoid:- Sugar, sweets, candy, honey, pie and all
foods prepared with sugar. Diabetics should also avoid high fat and cholesterol
diets, beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages.
For
weight control, avoid :- All fats, fried
food,s sweets, and all foods prepared with sugar and oil.
Always
Avoid :- Red meat, high fat
and cholesterol diets, beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages.
Please
note:- ----> Fats contain 9 Calories per gram but breads
contain only 4 calories per gram.