Bon Appetit: 5 Tips to Eating Healthy with Type II Diabetes

Tip 1: Frozen grapes make an excellent refreshing treat for diabetics. 20 frozen red seedless grapes consume only 100 calories! Tip 2: Keep an eye out for "whole-grain" products. These are a great source of carbs needed to keep you energized. BON APPETIT Tip 3: Sweets craving? A cup of plain Greek yogurt and a spoonful of sugar free choco- late pudding mix tastes like chocolate cheesecake without all the fat and sugar. 5 tips to eating healthy with Type I| Diabetes Tip 4: Pizza: the ultimate comfort food, may not be the most healthy option. Instead of takeout, try to make your own pizza with whole grain crust and bell peppers on top! HAVING DIABETES IS A BIG DEAL Tip 5: 75% of Americans suffer from chronic dehydration. While water doesn't have any magical effect, substituting it for more sugary beverages can certainly help. BUT IT DOESN'T MEAN HAVING TO GIVE UP EATING DELICIOUS FOODS. WITH THESE SIMPLE TIPS AND TRICKS, YOU'LL LEARN WHICH FOODS ARE HEALTHY AND WHICH FOODS YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID.