Are you ready for holiday cooking while managing diabetes?

On Nov. 4, Colorado State University Extension and the Golden Plains Area hosted a diabetes webinar titled “Holiday Cooking: Meeting Dietary Requirements without Sacrificing Flavor.”  The webinar was presented by Deeona Johnston, RDN.  

The focus of the webinar was to show how to incorporate common holiday dishes, like stuffing, pies, yams (sweet potatoes) and latkes while still following a diet designed to help manage diabetes.

A Consistent Carbohydrate Diet was introduced during the webinar. This diet is designed to help control blood sugar levels by eating a consistent amount of carbs during the day. Although the diet should be individualized, 45 grams (three servings) of carbs per meal for women and 60 grams (four servings) per meal for men are commonly recommended. One to two snacks containing 15 grams (one serving) of carbs and a protein are included in the meal plan.

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