Dairy for Diabetes
- 1 cup skim, 1-percent, or 2-percent milk
- 1 cup nonfat plain or sugar-free yogurt
- 1/3 cup dry nonfat milk 1 cup skim or low-fat buttermilk
Meat and Meat Substitutes for Diabetes
The amounts listed below refer to cooked serving sizes.
- 1/4 cup canned tuna or salmon
- 1 ounce chicken without skin
- 1 large egg or 1/4 cup egg substitute (no more than 3 each week)
- 1 ounce fish (not breaded or fried)
- 1 ounce lean beef or pork
- 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- One 1-inch cube or 1 ounce low-fat solid cheese
- 1/2 cup tofu
- 1 ounce turkey without skin
Fats for Diabetes
- 1/8 of a medium avocado
- 1 Tbs. regular cream cheese or 2 Tbs. low-fat cream cheese
- 1 tsp. regular margarine or 2 tsp. low-fat margarine
- 1 tsp. regular mayonnaise or 1 Tbs. low-fat mayonnaise
- 6 almond or cashew nuts, 10 peanuts, or 4 pecan halves
- 1 tsp. oil, such as safflower, canola, corn, or olive
- 2 tsp. peanut butter
- 1 Tbs. regular salad dressing or 2 Tbs. low-fat salad dressing