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FOODPICKER: Diabetes Q&A
Diabetes Q&A (Questions & Answers) allows people with diabetes to ask health professionals questions free of charge.
E-mail your diabetes related questions to: diabetes@foodpicker.org
Q. In addition to having diabetes, I have high cholesterol. What can I order?
A. "If it has eyes, it has cholesterol." Cholesterol is only found in animal products.
Plant foods will not contain cholesterol and may contain fiber which can be helpful in lowering cholesterol as well as making you feel full.
Here are a few tips to help guide you when ordering:
- choose baked or grilled skinless chicken breast or seafood instead of high fat meats,
- opt for egg whites instead of whole eggs to eliminate the yolk (the source of cholesterol and fat in an egg),
- select healthier fats such as olive or canola oil instead of butter or margarine,
- choose baked or steamed vegetables instead of fried foods,
- ask for sauces to be served on the side to limit high fat cream and cheese sauces,
Be sure to ask your server how foods are prepared. Choose items that are grilled, baked, steamed, or roasted to
limit added fat.
Christine Carlson, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDE
FOODPICKER® Nutrition Director
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Hunger: What do you advise when I find myself, always, hungry and most of the time ravenous?
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Nuts: What kind of nuts should I buy?
Olean: Where I can buy Olean and what brands of food have it?
Pre-Diabetes: What are Pre-Diabetes lifestyle changes?
Pre-Diabetes: Newly diagnosed w/ Pre-Diabetes... where do I start?
Pre-Diabetes: Do people with Pre-Diabetes have the same symptoms as those with Type 1 and Type 2?
Snacking: How do I avoid overeating when I'm bored?
Stevia: Are Stevia sweeteners safe for someone who has diabetes?
Sugar Alcohol: What is the difference between sugar and sugar alcohols?
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Type 2: What should I do if I've just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes?
Weight Loss: How do I lose weight?
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