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Mercy Diabetes Center Carb Menu Plans Breakfast: 2 Carbohydrate choice breakfast ideas (25-35 grams carbohydrate) 1 slice whole grain toast with margarine (1) 1 Poached egg 1 cup skim or 1%milk (1) Tea, coffee or other calorie free beverage Or:

½ English Muffin (1) 1 ounce cheese 1 cup skim or 1% milk (1) Tea, coffee or other calorie free beverage

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1 small bagel (2) 2 tablespoon cream cheese Tea, coffee or other calorie free beverage

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6 ounce container light yogurt (1) 6 whole grain crackers (1) Tea, coffee or other calorie free beverage

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2 slices whole grain toast (2) 1 ½ tablespoon peanut butter Tea, coffee or other calorie free beverage

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¾ cup unsweetened, whole grain cereal (1) 1 cup skim or 1% milk (1) 1 ounce cheese stick Tea, coffee or other calorie free beverage

Mercy Diabetes Center Carb Log

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*number in parentheses is the number of carb choices the food is worth.

3 carb choices breakfast ideas (40-50 grams carbohydrate) per meal 2 slices whole grain toast with peanut butter (2) ½ cup canned peaches, packed in own juice or water packed (2) Coffee, tea or water Or:

¾ cup unsweetened cereal (1) 1 cup skim or 1% milk (1) ½ medium banana (1) Coffee, tea or water

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2 toaster waffles (2) 2 tablespoons sugar free syrup 1 cup skim or 1% milk (1) Coffee, tea or water

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1 egg 2 pieces whole grain toast (1) 2 strips bacon ½ cup (4 ounces) juice (1) Coffee, tea or water

4 carb choices breakfast ideas (55-65 grams carbohydrates) per meal 1 ½ cups unsweetened cereal (2) 1 cup skim or 1% milk (1) ½ medium banana (1) Coffee, tea or water Or:

2 toaster waffles (2) 2 tablespoons sugar free syrup 1 cup skim or 1% milk (1) 1 cup fresh strawberries (1) Coffee, tea or water

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1 egg 2 pieces whole grain toast (2) 2 slices bacon 1 cup skim or 1% milk ½ medium banana (1) Coffee, tea or water

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2 pieces whole grain toast with peanut butter (2) ½ medium banana (1) 1 cup light yogurt (1) Coffee, tea or water

Mercy Diabetes Center Carb Log

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*number in parentheses is the number of carb choices the food is worth.

Snack Ideas: 2 carb choices 25-35 grams carbohydrate

1 carb choices 12-18 grams carbohydrate

6-ounce yogurt (1) 6 whole grain crackers (1)

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½ sandwich (1) 1-cup skim or 1% milk (1)

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½ cup canned peaches (lite)(1) 6 whole grain crackers (1)

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½ cup unsweetened fruit juice (1) 3 cups popped corn (1)

6-ounce yogurt (1)

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3 cups popped corn (1)

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1 small apple (1)

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½ sandwich (1) 2 dill pickle slices

Lunch or Dinner: 3 carb choices lunch/dinner ideas (40-50 grams carbohydrates) per meal 1 sandwich (2 slices whole grain bread, sliced chicken, lettuce, tomato, mayo) (2) carrot and celery sticks 1 small apple (1), Coffee, tea, water or sugar free beverage Or:

1 cup soup (1) 6 saltine type crackers (1) Sliced tomatoes and cucumbers 1 small peach (1), Coffee, tea, water or sugar free beverage

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2 slices thin crust pizza (2) Tossed salad with 1 tablespoon dressing 1 fresh pear, sliced (1), Coffee, tea, water or sugar free beverage

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1 pork chop, grilled ½ cup mashed potatoes (1) 1 cup steamed green beans Carrot Sticks 1 cup skim or 1% milk (1) ½ cup sugar free pudding (1), Coffee, tea, water or sugar free beverage

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Hamburger on a bun with ketchup and mustard (2) Sliced tomato, lettuce and onion 1/3 cup baked beans (1) Tossed salad with one tablespoon of dressing, Coffee, tea, water or sugar free beverage

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1 cup casserole (2) 1 cup steamed broccoli/cauliflower blend 1 tomato, sliced ½ cup low fat ice cream (1), Coffee, tea, water or sugar free beverage

Mercy Diabetes Center Carb Log

Rev 05/14

*number in parentheses is the number of carb choices the food is worth.

4 carb choices lunch/dinner ideas (55-65 grams of carbohydrates) per meal 1 sandwich (2 slices whole grain bread, sliced chicken, lettuce, tomato, mayo) (2) Carrot and celery sticks 1 small apple (1) 1 cup skim or 1% milk (1) Coffee, tea, water or sugar free beverage Or:

1 ½ cup soup (1 ½) 9 saltine type crackers (1 ½) sliced tomato and cucumbers 1 small peach (1) Coffee, tea, water or sugar free beverage

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2 slices thin crust pizza (2) Tossed salad with 1 tablespoon dressing 1 bread stick (1) 1 small fresh pear, sliced (1) Coffee, tea, water or sugar free beverage

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1 pork chop, grilled ½ cup mashed potatoes (1) 1 cup steamed green beans Carrot sticks ½ cup unsweetened cinnamon applesauce (1) ½ cup sugar free pudding (1) 1 cup skim or 1% milk Coffee, tea, water or sugar free beverage

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Hamburger on a bun with ketchup and mustard (2) Sliced tomato, lettuce and onion 1-5 inch ear of sweet corn (1) 1/3 cup backed beans (1) Tossed salad with 1 tablespoon dressing Coffee, tea, water or sugar free beverage

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1 cup casserole (2) 1 cup steamed broccoli/cauliflower blend 1 tomato, sliced 1 slice whole grain bread (1) ½ cup low fat ice cream (1) Coffee, tea, water or sugar free beverage

Mercy Diabetes Center Carb Log

Rev 05/14

*number in parentheses is the number of carb choices the food is worth.