Nov. 21 – Diabetes And Carbohydrates

GOOD MORNING DELMARVA – Here is a breakdown of a few Important facts about Carbohydrates like Where they come from How much per day, and a few examples. Grains bread, cereal, pasta, rice, Starchy Vegetables potatoes, corn, lima beans, peas Legumes (both carbs and protein) pinto, black, kidney, etc. Natural Sugars fruits, honey, cane sugar, lactose (milk) Added Sugars high fructose corn syrup. How much per day? žAmount varies according to age, activity and weight žMales- —250-275 gm /day žFemales- — 200-225 gm/day. Examples are žMilk Shake 98 gm/12 oz žSoda, Sweet tea 54 gm/ 16 oz žFrench Fries 48 gm/medium žPizza 38 gm/slice žPasta 35 gm/cup žDonut (plain) 30 gm žPotato chips 28 gm/ 1 oz žBread 15 gm/ 1 slice žApple 15 gm/ medium.