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Published: October 06, 2021
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Meat is a centerpiece of the meal in many cultures. Unless you
are a vegetarian or vegan, who would say no to a flavorful, juicy steak or a
delicious pastrami sandwich? But once you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you
have to seriously adjust your diet, eliminating processed and fatty types of
meat. Although that might be a challenging task, since some of your favorite
cold cuts and red meats will most likely become off limits, there are still
many meat choices available to you.
As a general rule, the leaner the meat, the better it is for
you, which makes turkey and skinless chicken breast your best choice of meat. But
these kinds of poultry aren’t the only meats you can enjoy. In fact, the
variety of diabetes-friendly meats is quite rich. Your dinner menu may feature
such lean cuts of beef as tenderloin, sirloin, and flank steak. You can also
enjoy lean pork, veal, rabbit, and even goose and duck if you avoid eating the
skin.
If that is not enough, some fattier meats can also be
consumed in moderation. Among them are T-bone steak, chuck steak, ground beef
and turkey, pork chops, and liver.
With such a selection of meat choices, you have plenty of
room for imagination in the kitchen. Check out some of our favorite meat
recipes for inspiration:
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