I must say, I look at this list with some shock and dismay. I find most of these alternatives a depressing selection and often misguided by fat paranoia. To suggest that macaroni and cheese or mashed potatoes is an appropriate diabetic “comfort food” just makes me shake my head in dissappointment. I expect better from Joslin.
On the other hand, there are some good points. I eat lots of raw veggies (altho with blue cheese dressing), pickles and I drink lots of plain water with lemon juice. I also make a wicked low carb meatloaf and awesome beef stews, I just leave out all the carby items.
In my view, if you want something like fast food, then just make appropriate choices. Have your Chipotle burrito in a bowl and get double meat and extra veggies and cheese, skipping the rice and beans. Have your burger without a bun and get a salad instead of fries. Don’t fear the fat, fear the carbs.
I don’t care so much about fat content, but my carb intake is really low. This is the only thing that’s been able to keep my BG under control. (what little control I have anyway)
Are all these “substitutes” good for you.???..aspartame,stevia…sugar fakes and fatty free which are usually filled with some other fillers, fake eggs and margarine…I tend to think that from the real source may be better and who knows what
these “fakes” may cause 30 years down the road. Just a thought
Anyone know about “fakes” and “substitutes”…please share
I agree. Am rather surprised to see mac & cheese recommended. Making it low fat makes it even a higher carb version. Mashed potatoes, pretzels, cookies, chips?
All they’re recommending is low fat.
Real food is preferable to lab created alternatives. There are many studies done showing the pitfalls of diet sodas that show these increase hunger & weight gain.