Which food is calculated in Bread Units (BE)?
To be calculated in BE | Not to be calculated in BE |
Corn and corn products (bread, flour,..) | Vegetables and salads |
Side dishes like rice, noodles, potatoes, dumplings,.. | Butter, margarine, oils (use only in small amounts) |
Fruits, products made of fruits | mushrooms |
Fruit and vegetable juices | nuts |
Liquid milk products like milk, yoghourt, ... | fish |
Sweet corn | Meat, sausages (care for fat!) |
Hidden sugar | cheese |
Sugar supplements | eggs |
Sweets for diabetics (see label); Note: many sweets for diabetics are rich in energy and fat |
Artificial sweeteners |
legumes |