Can diabetics eat chinese food?
My office often orders Chinese food for team lunches, and I feel left out as a diabetic. I'm never sure what to order. Can diabetics eat Chinese food, or is it best to avoid it completely due to sauces and rice?
My office often orders Chinese food for team lunches, and I feel left out as a diabetic. I'm never sure what to order. Can diabetics eat Chinese food, or is it best to avoid it completely due to sauces and rice?
Please be extremely careful. I used to eat roadside Chinese food regularly and the hidden sugars and corn starch led to severe spikes and kidney issues. You must consult your doctor before eating these restaurant meals.
Haan kha toh sakte hain, par Indian style Chinese avoid karna na. Usme bohot cornstarch aur sweet sauces hoti hain. Agar khana hi hai toh dry stir-fried veggies khao bina meethi sauce ke.
It is best to prepare it at home using very little soy sauce and no added sugar or MSG. That way you can safely satisfy your cravings.
Restaurant Chinese is usually a sugar trap due to sauces like sweet chili or plum sauce, plus the refined flour in noodles. Stick to clear soups or steamed momos in very small quantities.
Eating out is always risky for sugar. If we go out, I just order stir-fried paneer and broccoli with minimal gravy. It is healthy, budget-friendly, and doesn't spike my sugar levels.
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I totally get it, when the family orders Indo-Chinese, it is so hard to just sit and watch. Maybe order a plain clear vegetable soup and stir-fried sprouts so you can enjoy dinner with them safely.
Don't believe anyone saying 'diabetic-friendly' restaurant Chinese is safe. Most commercial sauces are loaded with corn syrup; always verify your diet plan directly with your treating doctor.
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