Carb-Counting Helpers

Let these pocket-size gadgets do the number crunching for you to track your carb intake and see counts for your favorite foods.

1. Coheso Trace 3 Diabetes Carb Counter & Planner;
Helps you look up nutrition information for more than 50,000 foods, then calulates the calories, carbs and other nutrients and tracks your intake. Also use it to log blood glucose readings, insulin, and other medications, as well as execise. The device stores your records for 12 months and comes with equipment to download data to your computer and create reports and charts.
79.99
coheso.com


2. Diabetes Pilot;
For iphone (and ipod Touch) is a downloadable application that tracks your calories, carbs, and other nutrients based on an intergrated food databased with about 7,000 foods. It also tracks blood glucose results, insulin and other medications, execise, blood pressure, and more- plus it analyzes your data. Use the software in combination with desktop-computer version to print reports and graphs.
11.99 (device sold separately)
diabetesppilot.com



3.Robi Nutrition Assistant;
Is a digtal diary that counts calories, carbs, fiber, protien, and fat, than compares your daily intake to goals you set, calulates daily averages, and stores records for 31 days. Choose from database of 853 foods, or enter nutrition for up to 100 of your own foods.
19.95
nutritionassistant.com

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Egg Sandwich-Open Faced

Servings 4 (1 open-face sandwich each)
Carb. per serving 17g
Prep time 15 minutes

1 cup frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame), thawed.


1 small avocado, halved, seeded, and peeled.


2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper

4 thin slices firm-texture whole wheat bread, toasted, or
2 whole wheat pita rounds, split in half horizonally

4 hard-cooked eggs, thinly sliced


prep info;

1. In large bowl, combine edamame, avocado, lemon juice, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt(optional), use a fork or potato masher to mash ingredients together until avocado is smooth and edamame is coursely mashed. Stir in sweet pepper.

2. Spread edamame mixture on top of bread slices or on pita halves. Arrange egg slices on edamame mixture. Sprinkle with black pepper.

per serving;

240 cal, 14g total fat (3g sat. fat), 212 chol., 293mg sodium, 17g carbs, 6g fiber, 14g protien. Carb of choice; 1

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Salt with a Bad-Boy Reputation

Salt has long had a bad-boy reputation. Even people with normal blood pressure are aware of the link between sodium-a primary component of table salt- and hypertension(high blood pressure). About two out of three adults with type 2 diabetes also have hypertension, which raises the risk of diabetes complications such as heart disease, stroke, eye disorders, and kidney problems.

How much is TOO much?

In general, healthly adults under the age 50 should limit daily sodium intake to 2,000 milligrams, the equivalent of a teaspoon of salt. But the U.S Government and some health groups are discussing whether a lower limit would be better. In 2009, the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention reported that 70% of adults would benefit from limiting their daily sodium intake to 1,500 milligram.

Some experts, however, don't believe it's necessary or practical for most people to restrict sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams a day. And sodium isn't the only factor in hypertension. Although many people find their blood pressure going up with age, many people also gain weight as they get older, which contributes to hypertension.

HOW SODIUM MEASURES UP;

1,500 mg sodium
(rounded 1/2 teaspoon salt);
Daily limit for people with hypertension,
African American, and adultts over age 50.

2,300 mg sodium
(1 teaspoon salt);
Daily limit for healthy
adults younger than 50.

4,000 mg sodium
(2/3 tablespoon salt);
Average amount adults eat daily.

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Diabetics valuable information

WHERE TO FIND THE SODIUM CONTENT



First of all sodium is high in most frozen pizzas, canned soups, and hot dogs. But watch out for sodium in these items, too;

6 Sodium Suprises


1. FRESH BEEF, PORK, AND POULTRY; Fresh meats such as steaks, pork tenderloins and chicken breasts often are inject with salt to boost flavor. Check fresh meat packages for salty ingredients such as broth.

2. SALAD DRESSINGS; Opt for dressings with less than 240 mg of sodium and 100 calories per servings.

3. BREAKFAST CEREAL; Many cereals supply more than 240 mg of sodium per serving yet don't taste salty.

4. INSTANT FOODS; Quick-fix foods such as instant pudding and instant oatmeal are often higher in sodium than their regular counterparts. Opt for the regular version when there's a significant sodium savings.

5. SPAGHETTI SAUCE; Seek out no-salt added versions, which are more prevalent in natural and organic brands.

6. MEDICATIONS; Many drugs have sodium base to help them dissolve in your digestion track. Read labels (especially for antacids and pain relievers) and ask your pharmacist about your prescription drugs.

Sodium is an element that the body needs to function properly to regulate blood pressure and blood volume. For individuals who are sodium-sensitive, an increased intake of sodium may contribute to high blood pressure. When watching the intake of sodium, read labels carefully to determine the total sodium content. Canned, packaged, and frozen foods can be particularly high in sodium.

LOW SODIUM PRODUCTS;

BEANS AND VEGETABLES;
Cambell's Tomato Juice
Del Monte Assorted Vegetables

Eden Organic Assorted Beans


Giorgio Mushrooms
V8 Vegetable Juice


POTATO PRODUCTS;

Cascadian Farm French Fries


Kettle Baked Potato chips
Michael Season's Potato Chips

CONDIMENTS;

Consorzio Salad Dressings

Eden Organic Spagetti Sauce

Green Mountain Gringo Salsa

Heinz Ketchup
Mrs. Dash Marinades

SEASONINGS;

Kernel Season's Popcorn Seasoning
Lawry's Salt Free Seasoning
Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blends
McCormick Salt Free Seasonings
Nantucket Off-Shore Rubs

CRACKERS AND CRISPBREADS;

Old London Melba Toast
Ryvita Crispbreads
Triscuit Crackers
Wasa Crispbreads

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