What kinds of food can diabetics not eat?

Foods to Avoid or Limit

* Sugar-sweetened beverages. This includes soda, juice, sports drinks, energy drinks, and sweetened coffee and tea.

* Refined carbohydrates. These are foods made with white flour, such as white bread, pasta, rice, and crackers.

* Processed meats. These include hot dogs, sausage, bacon, and deli meats.

* Red meat. This includes beef, pork, and lamb.

* Poultry with the skin. This includes chicken and turkey.

* Full-fat dairy products. This includes milk, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream.

* Tropical fruits. These include mango, pineapple, and papaya.

* Dried fruit. This includes raisins, cranberries, and apricots.

* Honey.

* Maple syrup.

* Agave nectar.

* Artificial sweeteners. These include aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin.

Foods to Choose

* Vegetables. This includes all vegetables, both starchy and non-starchy. Some good choices include broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, green beans, lettuce, onions, peppers, spinach, and tomatoes.

* Fruits. This includes all fruits, both fresh and frozen. Some good choices include apples, berries, cherries, grapes, oranges, pears, and plums.

* Whole grains. These are foods made with whole grains, such as whole-wheat bread, pasta, rice, and crackers. Some good choices include oats, quinoa, and brown rice.

* Lean protein. This includes fish, chicken without the skin, tofu, and beans.

* Low-fat dairy products. This includes skim milk, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream.

* Healthy fats. This includes olive oil, avocado, nuts, and seeds.

Tips for Eating Healthy with Diabetes

* Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.

* Choose whole grains over refined grains.

* Limit saturated fat and cholesterol.

* Choose lean protein sources.

* Limit added sugar.

* Drink plenty of water.

By following these tips, you can eat a healthy diet that will help you manage your diabetes.