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What Can I Eat During Holiday Dinners?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

Well the “face stuffing season” is fast approaching and while occasionally going off the rails a little won’t cause much harm we don’t want to jump off a cliff

So I have put together a bit of a (primer) if you are wondering “can I eat this” while chowing down holiday meals (went for the foods I have typically seen at family dinners).

Many of us know our carb numbers and even if we are going to abandon them “for just that one meal” maybe staying to recommended “no more than 50 carbs per meal”… read more

December 20, 2022 (edited)
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Members expressed gratitude for the practical holiday meal guide that helped them navigate the upcoming season with confidence and clarity.... Read more

Members expressed gratitude for the practical holiday meal guide that helped them navigate the upcoming season with confidence and clarity. Several members appreciated the straightforward carb counts and portion sizes, with one member sharing their plan to simply leave high-carb items like potatoes and buns off the buffet entirely, replacing them with cauliflower and extra vegetables so no one would miss them. A recurring theme was relief at having concrete numbers to work with, humor about indulgence, and the shared commitment to enjoying holiday meals without sacrificing health goals.

A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you hope your HOLIDAY IS WONDERFUL.

December 21, 2022
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member make sure go for either the Avocado or Olive Oil Mayo - may as well get some of those really healthy Unsaturated Fats while you are at it 😁

December 21, 2022
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thanks Graham! I'd love to eat a whole turkey, and a whole ham with some dill pickles on the side, maybe some mayo and mustard too.

December 21, 2022
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you Graham, very helpful 😀

December 21, 2022
A DiabetesTeam Member

Hope you have a great holiday Clara!

December 22, 2022

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