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Add Some Flavor To Your Diabetes Meal Plan
Add Some Flavor To Your Diabetes Meal Plan
Enhancing your food's flavors through condiments and spices is key to enjoying a healthy type 2 diabetes diet. But
before you reach for the ketchup and mayo, know that some choices are a lot better for you than others. You'll also
benefit from learning how to read nutrition labels and measuring servings carefully. "Most important is portion
control," says registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Constance Brown-Riggs, author of The African
American Guide to Living Well With Diabetes. "Condiments should be used to enhance the
flavor of food and not serve as the main course." Here are the facts on the most popular condiments and spices to
help you choose.