There are often two extremes in the diet of sugar lovers. Some sugar lovers think I can eat and drink, and they have no symptoms, so they eat without fear, while some sugar lovers, on the contrary, think they have diabetes, and they can’t eat this or that, and the control is too strict, and the basic nutrition can’t be guaranteed, but it aggravates the disease, and also loses a lot of the joy of life.
With the improvement of living standards, the opportunity to dine out has increased significantly, family reunions, friends meet and so on often dine out, many sugar lovers are more apprehensive about this, worried about raising blood sugar, blood lipids, blood pressure, etc. In fact, as long as sugar lovers are careful to order food, dining out is not a problem.
These are some of the most important points to note when ordering from a restaurant:
- Look at the menu carefully, choose healthy foods, and order more vegetables, especially leafy greens.
- Instruct less oil, salt and sugar, and less MSG. Choose dishes prepared with spices or herbs, which are delicious and healthy and light.
- Choose foods cooked by steaming or boiling as much as possible, and avoid foods that are fried, deep-fried, or baked.
- Because sauces often contain more salt, sugar and oil, ask the chef to put them separately if you have them, and add them according to your taste and requirements.
- Diabetics need a low-cholesterol diet, so do not eat animal offal (such as brain, liver, kidney), crab, cuttlefish, etc.
- Drink plenty of clear soups, unsweetened tea or coffee, and avoid desserts, sodas, and alcohol. If you really need to drink alcohol, choose dry red wine with good blood sugar control and no more than 100 grams, and try to avoid strong alcohol.
It’s not that you have to be an ascetic if you have diabetes. With these principles in place, you can enjoy good food, family and friendships outside.