The Truth About Diabetic Diets

Learn why some of the common myths about diabetic diets are not exactly true and what steps you can take to control diabetes.

By Anne Cain, R.D., MyRecipes, Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

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Myth: Many foods are off-limits.

No foods are really off limits (even pizza!) if you pay attention to portion control and account for the amount of carbohydrate, fat and sodium. However, when you have diabetes, the emphasis needs to be on lean proteins, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables, and limited amounts of high-fat foods and those that are concentrated sources of sugar.

See: The "Get Rich" Diet

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