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| I have diabetes. How do I count Artichokes in my meal plan? |
Non-starchy vegetables, such as Artichokes, are vital to your diabetes meal plan. Pat yourself on the back if you eat them — they contain important nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals and fiber. Plus, they contain few calories and carbohydrates. The American Diabetes Association recommends you eat at least two to three servings of non-starchy vegetables every day.
Count 1/2 cup cooked Artichokes or 1/2 of a medium Artichoke as one non-starchy vegetable exchange (serving). Each non-starchy vegetable exchange contains 5 grams of carbohydrate, 2 grams of protein, no fat, 1 to 4 grams of fiber and only 25 calories. |
