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Best and Worst Meals for Diabetes-Savvy Dining
Balance Your Choices
Worse Bet: Farm Breakfast
Better Bet: New American Breakfast
Worse Bet: Chips, Salsa, Burrito
Better Bet: Beef and Bean Enchilada
Worse Bet: Southern Rib Plate
Better Bet: Pork Tenderloin Meal
Worse Bet: Shrimp Pasta Alfredo
Better Bet: Shrimp, Feta Pasta
Worse Bet: Tuna Sandwich Meal
Better Bet: Turkey-Veggie Sandwich
Worse Bet: Cajun Sausage Gumbo
Better Bet: Trim Chicken Gumbo
Worse Bet: Fried Chicken Meal
Better Bet: Roast Chicken Meal
Worse Bet: Hamburger Meal Deal
Better Bet: Asian Tuna Burger
Worse Bet: Fish Fry Platter
Better Bet: Grilled Fish and Veggies
Worse Bet: Chinese Combo
Better Bet: Stir-Fry Your Way
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American Diabetes Association. Complete Guide to Diabetes, 2011.
American Heart Association: "Fish and Omega 3 Fatty Acids."
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Panda Express.
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Perkins Family Restaurant & Bakery.
P.F. Chang's China Bistro.
Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture: "Nutrient Database."