Diabetes Easy Family Meals - (Page 4) carbohydrates The Role of Carbohydrates Foods contain three main nutrients: carbohydrate, protein and fat. Carbohydrates are necessary for good nutrition--they provide important vitamins and minerals and give your body the energy to function properly, but they can raise your blood glucose level, so pay attention to how much of them you eat. It’s best to space carbs throughout the day to get the energy you need without overwhelming your body’s insulin supply. Since your body “runs” on carbohydrates, every meal and snack needs to contain some. Choices: An Easy Way to Count Carbohydrates The total amount of carbohydrate you need daily is divided into sets of 15 grams each. One set of 15 grams of carbohydrate equals 1 Carbohydrate Choice. It’s that simple: all you have to count are carbohydrates. Spread across meals and snacks, your meal plan includes the right number of Carbohydrate Choices for you. If a food has 5 or more grams of fiber, you can subtract the total fiber grams from the total carbohydrate grams before determining the number of Carbohydrate Choices. Where’s the Carbohydrate? These foods contain your body’s favorite energy source, carbohydrate: • Fruit and fruit juices • Cereal, pasta, rice and other grains • Breads, crackers and rolls • Milk and yogurt • Sugar, honey, jam, jelly and syrup • Cakes, pies, bars, cookies, candy and ice cream • Chips, buttered popcorn and crackers. • Pizza, soups, stews, pasta, casseroles and sandwiches • Vegetables, like potatoes and corn Betty Crocker Diabetes Essential Nutrients Fiber helps maintain a healthy digestive tract and lower blood cholesterol levels. Experts recommend at least 25 grams of fiber daily. To get enough fiber, include: • Whole-grain breads, cereals, bran, rice, pastas • Vegetables and fruits, with edible skins, seeds and hulls • Legumes (dried beans and peas) and nuts Water quenches thirst, replenishes fluids lost throughout the day and helps keep your body running smoothly. Experts recommend at least eight glasses of water daily.
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