#2. Low-fat packaged foods
As you already know, low-fat foods are just meant to lower the fat content in the packaged food, like salad dressings, yogurts, or snacks, but how do manufacturers do it? That’s the tricky part!
To make the food last longer, these brands usually add more high fructose corn syrup to your food. Essentially, you are eating the same amount of fat because the sugar content is so high that your body will store the extra as fat deposits. Try eating regular products, but for better results, replace them with homemade oven-baked chips, salad dressings, and Greek yogurt.
#3. White bread
Now everyone loves a good sandwich, we all grew up on PB&J, but are you using white bread? It’s hard to say no, but the truth is, white bread has lost all of the fiber in the grain, and it is mostly just a high-sugar food.
For diabetics, the best choice is always going with high-fiber foods that absorb the sugar; so try changing your white loaf for whole wheat or multi-grain bread. Be careful with the labels, though! Read throughout to make sure there are no added sugars for flavoring.
#4. Barbecue sauce
Seems like an odd choice to single out BBQ sauce, right? You’d be surprised at how high in sugar this sauce is. One tablespoon of a commercial brand contains 7 grams of sugar, which means if you really like it and use double that, you’ll be adding about the recommended daily value of sugar. Instead, make your own at home, or try adding condiments to your food, like chili powder, chipotle, and mix in some honey.