The foods you eat can make a big difference. You have plenty of good choices,but remember it’s always best to first check with your doctor. Non-starchy Vegetables: Green beans, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers and spinach. (Fresh, frozen or canned without added salt) Fruit: Apples, blueberries, oranges, peaches, pears. (Fresh, frozen or canned without added sugars)Milk: Fat-free or low-fat 1%, unflavored soy milk, plain, nonfat yogurt (choose milk and yogurt without added sugars)Grains & starchy vegetables: Whole grain foods, beans, peas and lentils (without added fats, sugars or salt)Look for cereals and breads with whole grains listed at the first ingredient. The best choices for beans; kidney, pinto and black beans. Lentils and dried peas, fat-free refried beans and vegetarian baked beans. Highland Valley Elder Services can help with nutrition counseling.

Our Registered Dietitian Brandon Walton can assist older adults who have questions about diabetes. For information on Nutrition Counseling call 413-586-2000 and ask for the Information and Referral Department.