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Stocking The Diabetic or Glycemic Index Kitchen
Below is a suggested list of basic ingredients to keep on hand for
preparing meals that control blood sugar and lower insulin resistance.
Below is a suggested list of basic ingredients to keep on hand for
preparing meals that control blood sugar and lower insulin resistance.
Articles on this website are for informational purposes only. They are not intended, nor should they be used as medical advice. Consult your physician before beginning any diet or exercise program.
Fresh Fruits:
Apples • Oranges • Pears • Peaches • Grapes • Strawberries • Raspberries • Blueberries (berries can be fresh or frozen) • Cherries • Bananas • Lemons • Limes
Apples • Oranges • Pears • Peaches • Grapes • Strawberries • Raspberries • Blueberries (berries can be fresh or frozen) • Cherries • Bananas • Lemons • Limes
Fresh Veggies:
Lettuce • Spinach • Brussel Sprouts • Broccoli • Zucchini • Squash • Celery • Carrots • Bell Peppers (red and green) • Red Onions • Sweet Potatos (try baked with a little butter and cinnamon instead of a baked potato) • Garlic (fresh or minced)
Lettuce • Spinach • Brussel Sprouts • Broccoli • Zucchini • Squash • Celery • Carrots • Bell Peppers (red and green) • Red Onions • Sweet Potatos (try baked with a little butter and cinnamon instead of a baked potato) • Garlic (fresh or minced)
Dairy Products:
Skim or 2% Milk • Whole Eggs or Egg Substitute • Soft "light" Margarine (non-hydrogenated!) • Yogurt (low or non-fat, no sugar added) • Low-fat Cheese • Sour Cream (light or reduced-fat) • Ice Cream (low or non-fat, no sugar added)
Skim or 2% Milk • Whole Eggs or Egg Substitute • Soft "light" Margarine (non-hydrogenated!) • Yogurt (low or non-fat, no sugar added) • Low-fat Cheese • Sour Cream (light or reduced-fat) • Ice Cream (low or non-fat, no sugar added)
Pantry Items
100% Whole Wheat Pasta (spaghetti and/or rotini) • Basmati and/or Brown Rice • Almonds, • Walnuts, • Pecans • Chicken and Beef Broths (low-fat, low sodium) • Canned Tomatoes (diced and/or whole) • Tomato Paste (preferable to tomato sauce, which often contains high-fructose corn syrup) • Black Beans • Red Kidney Beans • White Navy Beans • Split Peas • Lentils • Chick Peas (Garbanzo Beans) • Mandarin Orange sections (canned, no sugar added) • Applesauce (unsweetened)
100% Whole Wheat Pasta (spaghetti and/or rotini) • Basmati and/or Brown Rice • Almonds, • Walnuts, • Pecans • Chicken and Beef Broths (low-fat, low sodium) • Canned Tomatoes (diced and/or whole) • Tomato Paste (preferable to tomato sauce, which often contains high-fructose corn syrup) • Black Beans • Red Kidney Beans • White Navy Beans • Split Peas • Lentils • Chick Peas (Garbanzo Beans) • Mandarin Orange sections (canned, no sugar added) • Applesauce (unsweetened)
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Seasonings/Spices:
Salt • Pepper• Basil • Thyme • Oregano • Chili Powder • Curry Powder (yellow and spicy red) • Paprika • Cumin • Parsley • Dill • Red Pepper Flakes • Cinammon (actually lowers blood sugar!) • Vanilla Extract
Salt • Pepper• Basil • Thyme • Oregano • Chili Powder • Curry Powder (yellow and spicy red) • Paprika • Cumin • Parsley • Dill • Red Pepper Flakes • Cinammon (actually lowers blood sugar!) • Vanilla Extract
Staples: Whole Wheat Flour • Sugar Substitute (Splenda or similar--the kind that can be used like sugar in baking) • Brown Sugar Substitute ( Brown Sugar Splenda) • Flax Seed (or Flax Meal) • Extra Virgin Olive Oil • Canola Oil • Non-stick Vegetable Oil Spray • Wheat Bran • Baking Powder • Baking Soda • Cornstarch • Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
Condiments
Low-fat, Low Calorie Salad Dressing • Teriyaki Sauce • Soy Sauce (low sodium) • Fat-free Mayonnaise • White, Cider and Balsamic Vinegars • Worcestershire Sauce • Regular and/or Dijon Mustard • Fruit Spread (100% fruit, no-sugar) • Salsa
Low-fat, Low Calorie Salad Dressing • Teriyaki Sauce • Soy Sauce (low sodium) • Fat-free Mayonnaise • White, Cider and Balsamic Vinegars • Worcestershire Sauce • Regular and/or Dijon Mustard • Fruit Spread (100% fruit, no-sugar) • Salsa
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