You have just obtained a diagnosis of Type ii diabetes. Does that mean you must never visit your favorite Mexican restaurant again? The answer is a no. You can still enjoy Mexican food. You can actually enjoy just about any food you want. There is definitely one proviso though. So, you must watch what you eat as well how much you eat. Mexican restaurants are known to serve foods which are high in carbohydrates. Be aware of what you are eating. That basket of chips they bring to the table is the place to start using caution. The corn contained in the tortillas have high levels of carbohydrates. The deep fried chips often bring high levels of fat. Some salsas have a really high degree of salt or sodium.

What else does one need to watch when eating at a Mexican restaurant? Rice is certainly not your friend. They make most rice dishes with refined white rice. Having too much rice can easily spike blood glucose levels. Beans may be another red flag. Legumes are good sources for healthy fats and fiber. Beans in a Mexican restaurant will likely send your glucose into the stratosphere. Refried beans have added fat and calories that is often saturated. The refrying process breaks down the fibre value also. You get the taste of beans but none of the nutritional value. Tortillas, either corn or flour, are not good either. Both come from refined grains that hold little nutritional value and high levels of carbohydrates.

What can one enjoy at a Mexican eatery? Chicken fajitas are a good choice. You get a pile of chicken and vegetables. You can moderate the amount of sour cream and cheese you add as well as the tortillas you eat with it. Shrimp fajitas are also good options. Soft tacos with chicken or broiled fish are also another option. Getting a taco salad and not eating the deep fried shell is another option. All of these options allow you to control the amount of rice, tortillas, and beans you eat.

Portion control is vital with any restaurant. If you order an entree, think about requesting a container at the start of the meal. Put half in the container and take it home with you. You get to enjoy your food and don't have to deal with a glucose spike in the process. Getting a diagnosis of type 2 Diabetes doesn't mean you have to stop eating your favorite foods. It is a question of getting control of portion size and regulating when you eat.