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Please explain the exchange numbers. For instance, one food says 1/2 carb and 1 protein. When I read a label it says, numbers in grams like 25g carbs or 16g protein. How does one measurement translate to the other? I am just ending my first week.
Hi, Ch00Ch00. Our exchanges are similar to those of the American Diabetic Association (see ours here http://www.trimdownclub.com/exchanges-lists).
Each carb exchange is equal to 15 grams of carbohydrates and allows for 3 grams of protein
Each protein exchange is equal to 7 grams of protein and allows for up to 5 grams of fat
Each fat exchange is equal to 5 grams of fat
Each sweet exchange is equal to 15 grams of carbohydrate plus 5 grams of fat
Each fruit exchange is equal to 15 grams of carbohydrate
Each vegetable exchange is equal to 5 grams of carbohydrate and includes 2 grams of protein
Each free exchange generally has up to 2 grams of carbohydrate, protein, or fat.I am a diabetic on insulin using one unit of insulin for 7.5 grams of carbohydrates, therefore a + or – variation in carbs might make a difference of +1 or -1 unit, or more, insulin in my mealtime dosage. This amount of error could have serious consequenses for me especially if I take too great a dose of insulin. I would prefer actual nutrient content in grams instead of just exchanges. Thanks.
That is very helpful. Thank you. Guess I need Togo over the material again. I just finished my first week & I lost two lbs!
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