About Type 2 Diabetes: Being Smart with "Bad" Food

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Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Elizabeth Woolley, your Guide to Type 2 Diabetes Fast food, starchy vegetables, and tortillas may seem like no-no's. However, sometimes our choices are limited and we must eat after all. Here is some information on how to use these foods to our advantage. Good Fast Food Choices Ideally, fast food is not the first choice for people with diabetes. However, in real life we run around and get hungry away from our kitchens just like everybody else. Remember these simple rules and fast food choices don't have to throw you off the path of good management or be void of good nutrition. See More About:  diabetes meal planning  diabetes nutrition  diabetes diet Corn Tortillas Versus Flour Tortillas What would Mexican food dishes and restaurants be without the tortillas? They are good on their own, wrapped around food, or even used as a utensil. You have likely been asked more than once: Corn or flour? Which do you think is a better choice? See More About:  carbohydrates  glycemic index  diabetes meal planning Starchy Vegetables Vegetables are good for you right? It would seem that all of nature's vegetables should be good healthy choices. They provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber. However, if you have type 2 diabetes, you may have been told to limit starchy vegetables. Here is a list of starchy vegetables to help you remember which foods you need to watch. See More About:  diabetes diet  diabetes meal planning  diabetes lifestyle Quick Diet Facts Sometimes it's hard to know where to start when planning your diet. Here are some basics that may help you on your way. See More About:  eating plans  nutrition  diabetes and obesity Type 2 Diabetes Ads Type 2 Diabetes Diet Food Recipes Diabetes Food Diabetic Food Healthy Food Diet Featured Articles Benefits of Exercise Pre-diabetes Children and Diabetes Teens, Young Adults and Diabetes Seniors with Diabetes Pregnancy and Diabetes   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Woolley Type 2 Diabetes Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Diabetes? Symptoms of Diabetes Diagnosis of Diabetes Diabetes Treatments Overview Diabetes Post Surgery Concerns   Follow me on: Advertisement