Being a diabetic means watching carbs, counting them,
then finding and eliminating certain foods from your
diet to improve your BG (blood glucose) and A1C
results. Do you miss milk and its by products? There is
an alternative out there, SOY.

Yes, soy is a healthy alternative to milk and its carb
impact is minimal. Many studies have proven the
effectiveness of soy in lowering fasting blood sugar
levels among other benefits.

Other benefits include the lowering of cholesterol and
a preventative of cancer.

Just comparing the carb count of Soy milk versus Non-
Fat milk is revealing.

Non-Fat Milk has between 11 to 14 grams of carbs per 8
oz serving.

Soy Milk, which is unsweetened, carries a carb count
of 8 grams per 8 oz serving.

By carefully reading the labels, you can find a soy
product with lower carbs to incorporate in your diet.
There are as many products of soy for milk by
products as other milk products.

Yogurts, ice cream along with cottage cheese can be
found in the diary isle. Also to be found are soy milk
products which don’t require refrigeration. These can
be found in the powdered milk section of your local
supermarket.

Soy is a versatile product and can be found in the
frozen food aisle as a meat substitute. Soy takes on
any seasonings. Another good source of soy is tofu.
Tofu comes in different consistencies for whatever
cooking purpose you need.

Don’t be afraid of soy! Try it once and see if you like it.
Soy has many benefits and rewards. Use of soy
products can also help in weight reduction as many
studies have shown.

Soy! Eat healthy!

By: Cindy Kimura