Some foods appear to be healthy but actually, contain sugar and fats that you might not know about.
Not only sugar but you also need to watch out for fats and carbs, because fats and carbs contribute to high levels of blood sugar.
10 Foods You Must Avoid
1. Hamburger
American food that is at the top of this list. The hamburger contains saturated fat that increases your cholesterol. But before you decide to quit your favorite food, know that you can still eat it just bear in mind to check the nutritional information.
According to the American Heart Association, you should limit the saturated fat to 7 percent of the total calories on a daily basis.
2. Nachos
People with diabetes for sure should avoid this Mexican food. It doesn’t matter if you order nachos as a meal or as an appetizer, remember that nachos has a lot of calories. Just to make things clear, as an example if you order Chili’s Classic Nachos bear in mind that it has 830 calories, 39 grams of carbs and 59 grams of fat. So yes, no more nachos!
3. Pizza
Pizza is the favorite food to almost anyone. It is delicious, fast and easy to get. However, whether frozen or commercially made pizza they are high in calories. You can still eat your favorite food, just if you start choosing better toppings.
Or you can always have a homemade pizza and be sure what you put. We recommend you make one with veggies and fresh herbs.
4. Dried Fruit
Do you have Type 2 diabetes? Then make sure to avoid dried fruit. Due to nutrients and its content of high-fiber, a lot of people consider the dried fruit as a healthy option. However, you should know that there is a concentration of natural sugar because the fruit undergoes dehydration.
Yes, it better to eat dried fruit instead of cookies but it will still increase your blood sugar. If you want something sweet and healthy at the same time, do not choose dried fruit instead have grapefruit or strawberries.
5. Flour, Bread and White Rice
People with diabetes always take care of the amount of sugar they consume on a daily basis, whoever they should also take account when it comes to carbs.
Foods made with white flour such as pasta and bread and rice also are the same as sugar for the digestive system and as soon as the digestive process begins.
The carbs interfere with the glucose levels in your body. In fact, if you are carbs lover, there is no need to worry. You can always start to consume whole grains like barley and oatmeal. And you can always use brown rice instead of white.
6. Full-Fat Dairy
Full-fat dairy products can increase the risk of heart disease and can also increase bad cholesterol (LDL) because these products contain saturated fat. If you have diabetes, make sure to avoid products like cream cheese, ice-cream, cream, full-fat yogurt.
It is proven that saturated fat increase the resistance to insulin. You can always use fat-free or low-fat dairy products.
7. Flavored Water
Yes, it has become a trend to drink flavored water instead of soda. In fact, flavored water has no carbs or hidden sugar. The sugar content in flavored water is lower that as the content in soda, but if you drink the whole bottle it shall have the same effect.
8. Chinese Food
Chinese Food does not make the cut for people with diabetes. Believe it or not, but Chinese food is actually high in carb, high in fat high in sodium and has a lot of calories. It shall keep your blood sugar high. Avoid fried entrees like dishes that have sugary sauce, orange chicken, and sweet and sour dishes.
9. Fatty Cuts Of Meat
Fatty meats can increase the risk of heart disease, can cause inflammation and increase cholesterol. Bear in mind that they are high in saturated fats. You can consume proteins, make the healthy choice. Such as fish, pork tenderloin, skinless turkey and chicken and lean beef.
10. Breakfast Pastries
Cinnamon rolls, muffins, pastries, and doughnuts are high in fat, carbs, and sugar. All these pastries are made from white flour. They contain trans fats and are high in sodium. However, if you are a pastries lover, make sure to choose the better option.
In this case, that is sugar-free and fat-free. Or you can even make them at home and use healthy ingredients.
Choose bars that have minimum sugar and fats and that have a balance of carbs and protein.
You can live a normal life even if you have diabetes. Just learn what is good and what is bad. Eat right and healthy, and that is a way to manage your blood sugar.
