The
most important thing about managing diabetes during any holiday
season is to plan ahead. The holidays can be a tough time
for families, especially families dealing with diabetes. With
a little preparation and some diabetes know-how under your
belt, you'll be ready to face any holiday head-on.
Once you know what your day will consist of,
you should then examine your menus. Do you have traditional
dishes that you make every year? There's no need to completely
rework your menu just because of diabetes, but you may want
to fine-tune it a bit. Planning ahead can help.
For example, maybe there are some ways you
can make your traditional holiday foods a bit healthier. Will
that casserole taste just as good with fat-free or light sour
cream instead of regular? Can you steam the green beans this
year instead of sautéing in butter?
There are plenty of ways to lower fat, sugar,
and carbohydrate counts in your favorite foods while still
keeping the taste and texture you love.
During the holiday season, when gatherings
and even shopping trips are often centered on food, weight
gain can seem unavoidable. But watching portion sizes can
help prevent those extra pounds.
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