GlucoMenu® Tip of the Day:
Make your calories count. Just one trip to a fast food
restaurant drive thru for a meal can meet or exceed all the calories and
fat required in an entire day! Focus on foods that are
nutrient dense (offering fiber, vitamins, and minerals) over empty calorie foods
that only offer calories. Choose whole grains, fruits and vegetables more
often than refined flours and processed foods. Try keeping a food diary for a
few days to learn how many calories and what type of calories you consume.
Include in your food diary:
- time of eating
- food consumed
- portion size of food
- calories of the food consumed
After keeping your diary for a few days, evaluate whether calories consumed are
mostly nutrient dense. Adjust food choices where needed to make the most
of your calories. Remember excess daily calories equals weight gain.
Christine Carlson, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDE
GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director
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Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian &
Certified Diabetes Educator
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My doctor is very impressed & my sugar is coming under control
