Are baked beans bad for diabetics?
My husband loves baked beans, especially with toast for breakfast. He was recently diagnosed with diabetes, and now I'm checking all our regular foods. Are baked beans something he should avoid?
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6 months ago
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I was looking this up online, and it seems canned baked beans often have a lot of added sugar in the sauce. The beans themselves are healthy, but the sweet sauce might spike your levels, so check the labels.
4 months ago
I had some canned baked beans for breakfast and my sugar went up quite a bit. Has anyone else noticed this, or is it okay if we make them at home without adding sugar?
8 months ago
I used to panic and think I had to avoid all beans. But actually, home-cooked beans are high in fiber and totally fine. Just stay away from canned ones that are loaded with sweet tomato sauce.
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8 months ago
While beans have beneficial complex carbs and fiber, commercial canned varieties contain high amounts of sugar. For proper portion guidance and personalized advice, consulting a registered dietitian is always best.
5 months ago
Beans are a great vegetarian protein source, but baked beans from cans are a different story due to the sugary syrup. Try making plain boiled rajma or chana at home with minimal spices instead.