Protein and type 1 diabetes
Choose low fat proteins with less than 5 grams of fat per 1 ounce serving.
Protein foods are:
- Meat
- Poultry
- Fish
- Cheese
- Eggs
- Plant-based proteins, including:
- Beans
- Soy
- Nuts
- Seeds
Plant-based proteins have carbohydrates
Read the nutrition label on plant-based proteins. They are not carb free.
- 2 tablespoons nuts (3 g)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (3 g)
- 1 cup shelled edamame (15 g)
- 1/2 cup hummus (15 g)
- 1/2 cup refried beans (15 g)
- 1/3 cup baked beans (15 g)
- 1/2 cup lentils (15 g)
- 1/2 cup beans (15 g)
- Includes black, garbanzo, kidney, lima, navy, pinto, and white beans
Proteins with breading
Read the nutrition label on proteins with breading. They are not carb free.
- Chicken nuggets
- Chicken fried steak
- Fried fish
Healthy cooking tips for proteins are:
- Trim fat off meat before cooking.
- Drain fat off meat after cooking.
- Grill and bake instead of deep or pan fry.
- Use non-stick cooking spray instead of butter.