my dad is dibetic and eats microwaveble meals what 1s r ok?

Question

he lives in a supported home where they try to make them independend he also has mental health probs so he cant use an oven or cook 4 his self
please help

Answer 1

Most of your Healthy choice and lean cuisine meals, even weight watchers will be fine. I'd avoid the Hungry man, and bnaquet meals as they are high in carbs and fat. Carbs just raise the blood sugar. Also, even though Corn is served as a veggie, it is a 'starch' or carbohydrate and will raise the blood sugar, as will a lot of your beans. Beans are good for their fiber content but should be eaten in minimal quantities!
Most people mistake fruuits as healthy items for diabetics too, in small servings they are ok, but a small apple or half an orange is a complete serving- he just has to be careful!!
Stay healthy!

Answer 2

As always, just check the carbs. How many should he get per meal ? His doctor or dietitian should help you with that.
There is never a huge amount of corn on those meals and corn is just fine, regardless of what another poster said.It is a good source of fiber.[ 15 carbs per 1/2 cup serving.]
Not all people with diabetes need to watch salt or fat.If your dad does, then you have more to read on the back of the frozen meals.
They now make veggies in all microwave bags and he can always add this to any frozen meal.
Perhaps someone can stop by with fresh fruit or low sugar canned fruit ?
Good luck

Answer 3

Sure it is as long as they're healthy ones (check the nutritional info cos some are v high in fat, sugar and salt), it's prob best to eat some proper food for some meals too if there are times when someone could help him cook even simple things like egg and chips.

Answer 4

Has your dad thought about meals on wheels, that way not only does he get freshly cooked foods but also someone to visit him every day and make sure he's OK? I think you'll probably get the number from your social services department.

Alternatively someone like Wiltshire foods can deliver meals which he just heats up in the microwave: ttp://www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com

If all else fails you maybe could try cooking an extra portion when you do your own dinners and pop it over to him...

Answer 5

Hey there! Well, you can go to a Whole Foods Market or a Trader Joes and get him some "Amy's" natural frozen dinners that are better for him than many other brands. Also, some regular grocery stores carry Amy's brand since she is becoming pretty well known for the flavors of her meals. They are all natural, and healthy. Maybe you can get your dad some fresh fruit and veggies that he can snack on. Pears, apples and grapes make a good base for him to snack on as far as fruits go. They last a little longer and can be left out to be eaten at room temperature. Strawberries can be cleaned and put in a container in the fridge for him as well. Carrots and celery are good sources of vitamins and minerals that denatured, frozen foods won't give him. This should help to balance out the lesser nutrients in his frozen foods. Amy's has lots of meals to choose from, that are vegetarian or vegan in nature, giving him a lot better nutrition for your money.

There is a book out entitled, The China Study, by T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. that looks at the direct link of heart disease, diabetes and the American Diet. If you want to improve his diet and help his mental acuity, read this book. You can purchase it through Amazon.com as a used book and then pass it on to someone else who might need it. It is mind-blowing to say the least and it will help you to make the right choices for your dad, now that he can't make some of them for himself.

I sure hope this helps in some way. Best of luck to you, my dear.

Answer 6

With him being diabetic it is not a good idea for him to eat microwavable meals there high in sugar, and Carbs which break down into sugars. So does starches. If he must eat these try to get him ones without potatos, and corn. Corn is full of sugar. Also avoid ones with breading on them or ones that are snadwiches . Use the Weight watchers frozen or the other low fat meals you can find in the freezer section and read the nutrition facts label on the back of all packages, also be aware of "sugar alcohol" in things like sugar free ice cream it isn't really sugar free it has sugar alcohol in it which can mess with your sugar levels. If he eats bread give him whole wheat it's lower in sugars.

Answer 7

My mom is diabetic but can take of herself
You have to watch the sodium intake also....check out the labels to see which are better.
You may also want to check with the elder-care locator's 1-800-677-1116
maybe they can point you in the right direction in your State
It's hard I know I think no matter where he is they have to provide the proper meal for his health.......(check on his rights with seniors or medicare)
Maybe you or a family member can bring his food..........(hard I know)
Your a good son not many would care
good luck

One more thing you can try a health food store

Answer 8

Low fat, low sugar, NOT too much fruit (it has natural sugars) but his daily dietary intake of food should be about 1/3 carbohydrate (wholemeal) bread, pasta, rice, and potatoes. The rest should be made up of protein (fish, lean meat, eggs-about 3 wkly-and skimmed milk) and fibre (vegetables, some fruit). Weight Watcher's meals should be OK. Why doesn't he have a health care worker, to assist him at mealtimes? Ask your dad's social worker or doctor about it

Answer 9

Although I don't eat them myself but from what I've seen a lot of microwaveable meals have a healthy alternative, look for low fat, low salt versions. Also encourage him to eat plenty of fresh fruit and perhaps wholemeal bread.

Answer 10

He needs to be eating the Healthy Choice ones. Regular ones like Banquet and those others have sugar and high amounts of salt in them.