I just wrote about healthy food, so I guess it is time for me to write about unhealthy food — Sweets! I seem to be surrounded by sweets during the holidays. Even though I am diabetic, I think it is ok to have a few sweets, as long as I know the carbs and add insulin appropriately.
It is always hard to figure out carbs for candies — especially when it is in a stocking, or given as a gift.
Here are the few Christmas/Hanukkah foods that I could find.
Nutrient Info
| Serving Size | Calories | Fat | Sodium | Carbohyd | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spangler Standard Candy Canes | 1 piece (.50 oz) | 55 | 0 g | 0 mg | 14g | 0g |
| Beaners Chocolate Coins | 1 piece | 31 | 2g | 6 mg | 4g | 0g |
| Milk Chocolate | 1 oz | 152 | 8.4 g | 22 mg | 16.2 g | 2.2g |
Here is some info that I found at Insulinpumpers. The first section is Halloween, but the bottom is Christmas/Hanukkah.
HOLIDAY CANDIES
| name | size | carbs |
|---|---|---|
| fudge with nuts | 1 oz piece | 20 carbs |
| gelt | 1 oz. chocolate coin | 18 carbs |
| peppermint candy | 1 candy or small candy cane | 5-8 carbs |
| sugar cookie | 3 inch | 15 carbs |
| sugar free Trident for kids | 1 piece | 1 carb |
Most standard sized candy canes are 14-16 carbs.
What sweets do you eat during the Holidays?
