150 Bad Foods for Diabetes
You need to avoid foods high in refined sugar, trans fats, preservatives, high glycemic index, and ultra-processed additives.
I have categorized the entire bad food chart into 14 categories for easier identification and avoidance.
| Food Type | Food Name |
|---|---|
| Fruits | Dried fruits, Fruit juices, Canned fruits in syrup, Fruit cocktail, Dates, Raisins, Prunes, Dried apricots, Fruit leather, Candied fruits, Maraschino cherries, Fruit smoothies, Banana chips, Dried cranberries, Fruit roll-ups |
| Vegetables | French fries, Potato chips, Mashed potatoes, Hash browns, Onion rings, Corn chips, Vegetable tempura, Pickled vegetables (high sodium), Canned vegetables with added sugar, Vegetable juices with added sugar, Creamed vegetables, Glazed carrots, Candied yams, Potato salad, Coleslaw with sugar |
| Grains and Grain Products | White bread, White rice, Pasta, Bagels, Croissants, Donuts, Muffins, Pancakes, Waffles, Crackers, Pretzels, Cereal (sweetened), Instant oatmeal, Rice cakes, Granola bars |
| Legumes | Baked beans (canned with sugar), Refried beans (canned), Bean dips with added sugar, Sweetened soy products, Flavored tofu, Processed veggie burgers, Canned beans with sauce, Hummus with added sugar, Bean salads with dressing, Legume-based snacks with additives |
| Nuts | Honey roasted nuts, Candied nuts, Chocolate covered nuts, Flavored nut butters, Nut mixes with dried fruit, Salted nuts (high sodium), Nuts in caramel, Nut brittle, Trail mix with candy, Nut clusters with sugar |
| Spices | Spice blends with added sugar, Seasoning packets, Garlic salt, Onion salt, Flavored salts, MSG-containing spices, Artificial flavor enhancers, Spice mixes with corn starch, Sweet spice blends, Barbecue seasoning, Taco seasoning packets, Ranch seasoning, Dry soup mixes, Bouillon cubes, Meat tenderizers |
| Milk and Milk Products | Whole milk, Flavored milk, Ice cream, Milkshakes, Flavored yogurt, Sweetened condensed milk, Cream cheese, Heavy cream, Processed cheese, Cheese spreads |
| Meat and Meat Products | Processed meats, Hot dogs, Bacon, Sausages, Deli meats, Fried chicken, Breaded fish, Canned meats, Meat pies, Frozen dinner entrees |
| Fats and Oils | Margarine, Shortening, Lard, Palm oil, Hydrogenated oils, Trans fats, Fried food oils, Butter (excessive), Processed salad dressings, Mayonnaise |
| Beverages | Soda, Fruit juice, Sports drinks, Energy drinks, Sweetened tea, Flavored coffee drinks, Alcohol, Smoothies with added sugar, Flavored water, Coconut milk (sweetened) |
| Sweets and Desserts | Candy, Chocolate bars, Cookies, Cakes, Pies, Pastries, Puddings, Custards, Frozen yogurt, Sorbet |
| Condiments | Ketchup, BBQ sauce, Sweet and sour sauce, Teriyaki sauce, Honey mustard, Maple syrup, Jams and jellies, Sweet relish, Cocktail sauce, Hoisin sauce |
| Dietary Supplements | Sugar-containing vitamins, Flavored protein powders, Pre-workout supplements, Mass gainers, Liquid meal replacements |
| Miscellaneous | Granola, Energy bars, Protein bars with sugar, Instant soups, Frozen meals, Packaged snacks |
