Low Glucose (dextrose) Foods

Tip 1 : Learn to love beans! Try black bean enchiladas, white bean spread or edamame (green soybeans).

Tip 2 : Add calcium to your coffee or tea by switching from either half & half or cream to low-fat or fat-free milk.

Tip 3 : Keep up the good work! Fruits are an important part of your everyday meals and snacks.

Tip 4 : Instead of adding more grains to your daily food plan, replace some refined grains with whole grains.

Tip 5 : Add grated carrots for a surprising crunch to a peanut butter sandwich.

Tip 6 : Instead of eating a refined grain, switch it for a whole-grain food and look for one that is higher in fiber.

Tip 7 : Add sweetness to your whole-grain cereals with fruit. Top cereal with sliced bananas, canned peaches, raisins or frozen fruit!

Tip 8 : Whole grains can be a good source of dietary fiber--choose grains with more fiber for additional health benefits.

Tip 9 : Create some new seafood pasta dishes. Look on-line for easy recipes.

Tip 10 : Make hot sandwiches for supper, with roasted lean pork or beef topped with sautéed onion and peppers. Top with reduced fat cheese and melt.