As
the holidays approach, it is difficult to resist a sweet dessert. However,
having prediabetes or diabetes makes one more aware of the selected choices for
holiday desserts. Many diabetic-friendly desserts can be made at home or
purchased at your local market. Yet, it is necessary to read all the
ingredients when purchasing desserts. Look for sodium, and sugar, and if other
ingredients might spike your sugar levels.
Avoid high
fructose corn syrup and artificial sugars. Sometimes purchasing sugar-free
desserts and no sugar added might help you feel satisfied about eating holiday
desserts. Be careful in eating cheesecake and chocolate-covered fruits.
Instead, select graham crackers, angel bread cake, sugar-free Jello, yogurt
with fruit, or sugar-free Jello with fruit. Also, some pies have no added sugar
which will satisfy.
It is recommended
to check your sugar after two hours of eating. This helps you see how much you
need to eat if your sugar is low. Additionally, it can assist you with taking
your insulin if your sugar is high. Nonetheless, taking a walk after dinner is
a helpful recommendation. Check your sugar before going to sleep especially if
you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or you start sweating.
Always eat
holiday desserts in moderation. Do not stop yourself from enjoying your holiday
desserts. Make sure it is sugar-free or a low-carb dessert. If your sugar is
always high after eating rice pudding, tapioca, and chocolate cake; It is best
to avoid those desserts. An alternative holiday dessert is to eat chia
puddings, low-sugar mousse, trail mix with unsalted nuts, or a small portion of
non-sugar-added desserts.
When hosting a
party at home, it is always good to have two diverse types of holiday desserts
that are diabetic-friendly. It is a clever idea to have a list of fruits that
are high in sugar content and low in sugar content. This can help you in
selecting your fruits for your fruit bowls or for making your holiday desserts.
For example, you can use sugar-free Jello, melon slices, slices of figs, and
pomegranate arils. Another example is making a fruit bowl with slices of melons
and slices of figs.
After eating some
holiday desserts, it might raise your sugar levels. Nevertheless, a little bit
of exercise and eating early can help balance your sugar levels. As well as
drinking water. Always consult with your primary doctor regarding holiday
desserts. Here are websites about diabetic-friendly desserts.
10 Easy Diabetic Desserts (Low-Carb)-Diabetes Strong:
10 Easy Diabetic Desserts (Low-Carb) - Diabetes Strong
20 Easy Diabetic Dessert Recipes-No Cooking Required-Very Well Health:
20 Easy Diabetic Dessert Recipes—No Cooking Required (verywellhealth.com)
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