Caribbean Exchange List for Diabetics

By Candice S.

This quick guide serves to provide an easy-to-understand insight as to what an exchange list for diabetics is and the incorporation of Caribbean influences. Before enrolling in my coaching program my clients have longed complained of how difficult it was to find information that was suited to their Caribbean lifestyle. It was rather difficult to create meals that were "healthy" with the foods they had at home or based on their Caribbean cuisine. With that being said, I wanted to make a knowledgeable contribution for both my clients and others who are aimed at creating a healthier lifestyle with diabetes.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Candice S.
• Release date: Apr 22, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201618612

Candice S.

Candice Senior is a Nutrition Health Coach with a BSc. Dietetics and Nutrition from the University of Technology in Jamaica. She is also the owner of Vital Health with Nutrition, a health coaching platform that helps individuals suffering from Diabetes, Hypertension, and Emotional Eating to regain their confidence and health. Graduating as an Assistant Dietitian and experiencing the working world of said career, she has noted that some patients that were willing to change their dietary habits to obtain one that was considered healthy were sometimes provided with a general guide. She believes that health transformations are a big step for anyone to make. But with coaching, her clients can create personalized detailed road maps that make the journey easier and more achievable.

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Caribbean Exchange List for Diabetics

HAVE YOU WONDERED HOW the exchange list for diabetics is used or how to manage your carbohydrate intake while still eating some of the foods you love? Well, you are in the right place. You will learn how to use the exchange food list for diabetics to create meals that not only taste delicious but are packed nutritiously and reduces blood glucose spikes after consumption. Let’s get started.

The exchange food list is also known as the food choice list. It gathers food into categories based on the amount of carbohydrate, protein, or fat they have per serving. Foods within a category can be exchanged while still maintaining the value of nutrients as well as calories consumed. The list is