Type 2 Diabetes - Low-Fat Cooking For Diabetics

There is no reason why people with Type 2 diabetes have to eat bland meals in an effort to stay away from unhealthy fatty foods. In fact, there are plenty of low-fat cooking methods Type 2 diabetics can implement that will give them a massive variety of healthy options.

The most important thing to remember in low-fat cooking is to think about all of the extras. Of course, we know that broiling, baking and grilling are better options than frying and sautéing, but even using the better methods won't pay off if they are then tarnished with added fat. Baking fish won't work if it is swimming in butter and heavy sauces.

If you are looking for healthy alternatives then you have to go with it all the way across the board. Butter and sauces are out as they are laden with fat, cholesterol and calories. Lemon and lime juice are excellent choices in their place since they add flavor without the "bad" side effects.

If you find your recipe calls for oil: cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil is the best and is designed for more heart healthy eating. Real olive oil is made from olives that are tastier. Cold-pressed oils also give greater health benefits. When there is very little oil required you could even go with a cooking spray, which often contains none of the "bad" stuff.

For meat selections: always choose a lean cut. This might appear to be a little more expensive that a cheaper cut with more fat, but when you cook off the extra fat it really comes out quite comparable to each other. You can even take it one step further and trim the excess fat off before you cook. This prevents the fat from cooking into the meat where it can't be retrieved.

Substituting different types of meat is also preferable. Instead of ground beef, ground turkey will offer roughly the same taste with a fraction of the fat. Turkey can also replace sausage in the mornings. A better option would be to cut back on meat altogether and occasionally replace it with a fresh salad or vegetables.

Desserts are another area that don't have to be completely eliminated. When recipes call for milk, use skim instead of whole. Instead of eggs, use an egg substitute. If one isn't available, simply compensate egg whites in the place of a yolk, since the yolk is where the fat and calories are located. The dish will taste the same and your heart will thank you.

The dangers of unhealthy fats go beyond damage to your heart and waistline. One study revealed women with Type 2 diabetes who ate the most saturated and trans fats in midlife, entered their seventies with far less brain power than women who ate less of these fats.

To discover answers to questions you may be asking yourself about Type 2 Diabetes, click on this link... Natural Diabetes Treatments

Clicking on this link will help you to see how to Beat The Belly Fat Blues Beverleigh Piepers RN... the Diabetes Detective.

Beverleigh Piepers is the author of this article. This article can be used for reprint on your website provided all the links in the article are complete and active. Copyright (c) 2010 - All Rights Reserved Worldwide