Vegetable Juice and Diabetes

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org: I have heard I should avoid fruit juice since I have diabetes.  What about vegetable juices?  Can I have tomato juice and other vegetable juices? Answer:  In general, fresh, frozen and dried fruits and vegetables are a better choice compared to drinking a juice beverage.  Vegetable juices [...]

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Vegetables & Pre-Diabetes

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org I was just diagnosed with pre-diabetes.  The nurse told me to eat lots of vegetables.  Could you tell me what “lots of vegetables” means and what type of vegetables to consume?  Also, how should I prepare them? Answer: Vegetables can be classified into two different categories – [...]

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Peas and Carrots

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org Is it ok to eat peas & carrots if you have diabetes?  I heard to avoid those two veggies. Answer: Vegetables can be classified into two different categories – starchy and non starchy vegetables.  Starchy vegetables include corn, peas and potatoes.  A serving size for these vegetables [...]

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Daily Fruit and Veggie Recommendation

Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org I have pre-diabetes and am trying to lose weight.  How many servings of fruit and veggies should I have each day? Answer: If you have pre-diabetes, you can and should do something about it. Studies from the American Diabetes Association have shown that a reduction in 5-10% [...]

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