Can diabetics eat ribs?
My family likes to go to restaurants that serve ribs, and I really miss having them. I'm diabetic and trying to be careful with my food choices. Are ribs okay for diabetics, or should I avoid them completely?
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4 months ago
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Eating ribs outside is tricky because restaurant sauces have a mountain of sugar and corn syrup. If you really want them, make them at home with a sugar-free dry rub. It is cheaper and won't shoot your glucose levels up.
9 months ago
Humare yahan toh seedha saadha khana banta hai, but meat items can be very heavy. Ribs have a lot of fat which is not good if you have sugar disease. Please eat very simple food and take care of your health, beta.
8 months ago
I get so anxious thinking about the sweet BBQ sauce they put on ribs, even a small bite makes me nervous about my health. Please check the ingredients carefully if you eat out. It is better to be safe than sorry.
7 months ago
I know how stressful it is when you want to enjoy tasty food but fear your sugar levels will rise. It is totally okay to feel this way. Just try to have a very small portion of grilled meat without any sweet glaze.
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4 months ago
When I go for my checkups at Apollo, my doctor always emphasizes that saturated fats are just as bad as sugar for diabetics. Ribs are very high in fat. You should definitely ask your doctor if your heart health allows this.
4 months ago
If the ribs are drowned in sweet barbecue sauce, then your sugar level will reach the moon! But if they are just grilled with dry spices, you might survive. Just don't eat the whole plate alone, share the love and the calories.