Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Carbohydrate Content of Beverages

BEVERAGE AMOUNT CARBOHYDRATE (GRAMS)

Apple juice 1/2 CUP 17
Apricot nectar 1/2 CUP 18
Cider, sweet 1 CUP 34
Coffee or tea 0
Cola drinks (with sugar) 1 CUP 28
Cranberry juice 1/2 CUP 18
Ginger Ale 1 CUP 21
Grapefruit juice 1/2 CUP 12
Grape juice 1/2 CUP 21
Lemonade, frozen 1/2 CUP 14
Low calorie soft drinks 0
Orange juice, unsweetened 1/2 CUP 13
Peach nectar 1/2 CUP 15.5
Pear nectar 1/2 CUP 16.5
Pineapple juice, unsweetened 1/2 CUP 13
Prune juice 1/2 CUP 21
Soda water 0
Tangerine juice, unsweetened 1/2 CUP 11
Tomato juice 1/2 CUP 5
Water 0

Monday, July 14, 2008

Legumes are good sources of protein

LEGUMES

Legumes are good sources of protein, yet contain virtually no cholesterol or fat. At the same time, they provide an abundance of complex carbohydrates, soluble fiber, vitamins and minerals. Due to their characteristics, legumes should be liberally included in the diet.

Choices include:

DRIED BEANS (COOKED) 1/2 cup

black mung
Great Northern navy
kidney pinto
lima white

DRIED PEAS 1/2 cup

black-eyed
chick (garbanzo)
cow
split

LENTILS 1/2 cup