Food is a universal gift. It can be sent during special holidays such as Christmas or Thanksgiving or it can be sent in get well baskets, congratulation baskets and more. When you send food to someone who’s healthy, you can simply send the food items without giving it a second thought.
But for someone who has diabetes, you don’t want to do that. It can be hard to say no to an array of tempting goodies that can spike blood glucose levels. What you can do when you want to send a food gift basket to someone who’s dealing with diabetes is to send him or her one that’s designed for diabetics.
You can do that with the Diabetic Sampler Gift Basket. This basket is a beautifully decorated basket filled with foods that are sure to thrill any recipient. Not only are the foods great tasting, but they’re useful in helping a diabetic be able to eat in a way that can help them keep good blood sugar levels.
The basket of food is useful for those who’ve been diagnosed as having prediabetes as well. Pasta is a staple in many meals and just because someone has diabetes, that’s no reason to stop eating it since it does have many benefits.
However, regular pasta should be avoided since it’s higher on the glycemic index and can spike sugar levels. This is why the basket comes with organic whole wheat pasta instead.
With this type of pasta, you still get the fiber, but not the high amount of carbohydrates. Along with the pasta, the receiver will also get Frank’s Pasta Sauce which is loaded with vitamin C.
For a diabetic, vitamin C is essential for helping keep blood glucose within a healthy range. Plus, it works to prevent damage from occurring to the blood vessels. The pasta and sauce can be used to make a great meal – but that’s not all the basket contains.
Besides those items, your friend or loved one will also receive delicious tea with cinnamon. This ingredient is useful in helping to manage blood glucose levels as well as help with cholesterol.
Water pistachios are in the basket, too. These work to balance blood glucose levels and help the heart. Plus, they can drop the risk of developing diabetes in someone who has been diagnosed as having prediabetes.
Cheese crisps, which are gluten and sugar free, are also included as a healthy option for when your loved one wants a snack. You’ll also get the Tamari almonds, which are organic almonds made with a delicious tasting soy sauce.