Can a diabetic eat beef jerky? Jane asked aloud at the grocery store, and attract lots of strange stirs

If you’re like me, I’m sure you’ve asked this questions:

• can a Diabetic eat beef jerky every day 

• Does beef jerky raise blood sugar
• Are there risk links to eating beef jerky?
• Why does beef jerky I picked up at stores have sugar?

If you’ve asked any of these questions you’re right.

I might not know you but here’s what I guess about you.

I know you want to manage your diabetes (prevent diabetes complications) without fear’s, worries, and anxiety.

As you read to the end of this article, here’s all I want to show you.

• Risk associated with eating beef jerky, plus how to protect you and your loved ones.
• Why beef jerky could raise your cholesterol level plus a great alternative.
• How to spot unhealthy beef jerky that can raise blood sugar level by taking a look at the labels.
• The common ingredients in beef jerky that can lead to heart and kidney disease. plus what to do.
• Are you aware of the Health risk associated with beef jerky by the American Cancer institute? Find out more.
• Plus the brutal honest truth most blogs will never tell you…I’d hope you’re honest to accept these facts?

If all these seem interesting, then let’s get going.

However, let me answer the question, can a diabetic eat beef jerky?

Can diabetics eat beef jerky?

Yes, a diabetic can safely enjoy beef jerky(a high protein, sugar-free snacks made from grass fed animals, and free from sodium nitrites as preservatives.

A diabetic can incorporate beef jerky in their diet only If it’s homemade beef jerky.

Here’s why.

It contain low carbohydrate and does not spike blood sugar levels.

If you’re a diabetic please read this carefully.

Most commercial Beef jerky sticks are processed:

• marinated 
• Prep with spice rub
• Smoked.
• Vacuum packing and chemical preservatives 
• Plus brown sugar added as sweetener.

But that’s not all.

If you’re a diabetic please write this down.

Avoid beef jerky sticks and snacks that are highly pro 

cessed using sodium nitride 

Here’s why.

Sodium nitrite increases risk of type ii diabetes and it’s complications.source

Make sure you get this important diabetes management tips.

Diabetic friendly snacks should contain less processed ingredients, sugars and preservatives.

If you’ll continue reading this post I’ll show you:

• Mistakes millions of diabetic make daily that leads to diabetic complications.
• Plus risks associated with eating beef jerky based on research from the American Cancer Institute.

…And how to avoid these risks.

but I’ll save the best for last.

I’ll reveal to you secrets diabetes bloggers and books don’t want to tell you.

It’s the most important diabetes education, I’d wish someone told me years ago.

Also, check out if a diabetic can safely eat: scrapple, slim Jim and fig newtons.

What kind of beef jerky can a diabetic eat?

A diabetic can eat lean cuts of beef jerky or sticks made from traditional sliced whole-muscle meats with no sodium nitride,sweetner or preservatives.

Beef jerky in the market today are made from:

• high fat cuts of highly processed meats 
• chopped and formed meats.

Processed meat increases risk of diabetic complications.

If you’re health conscious like most people please pay attention.

I’m sure you’re not aware beef jerky is made from any of the following meats;

Game animal 

• Deer
• Kuda
• Springbok 
• Kangaroo 
• Bison 

but that’s not all.

• Beef
• Pork 
• Goat
• Mutton and lamb

But there’s more.

Also animals like:

•  turkey
• ostrich
• salmon
• chicken 
• duck
• goose 
• shrimps 
• oxen 
• squids 
• octopuses 
• alligator 
• pigeon
• crocodile 
• tuna
• Emu
• horse
• Camel
• lion
• Bear
• snake and earthworm are used to make beef jerky source.

Here’s what you can do as a diabetic.

• Limit portion size.
• Avoid beef jerky that’s processed with sodium nitride as it increases risk of diabetic complications.
• Check food labels to make sure there is no added sugar or excess salting preservatives.

Does beef jerky have lots of sugar?

The simple answer to this question is Yes, most beef jerky have between 0 grams of sugar per serving to 9-10g of sugar per serving.

If you’ve asked the question:

why does every beef jerky I picked from the store has eugar

 Here’s the truth most food companies will never tell you.

Brown Sugar is added as a preservative to enhance the taste and shelf life.

But that’s not all.

Also sugar helps binds the meat together and fill the gaps created.

As you’re well aware sugar increases craving.

 …so you eat more without feeling satisfied.

In short, it’s because it increases the profit margin of food companies by increasing your cravings.

Guess what it’ll ultimately increase your waistline.

If you’re a diabetic here’s how you can tell these food companies thanks but no thanks 

Please write this down.

Read the labels and avoid beef jerky with:

Artificial sweeteners like

• High fructose corn syrup
• Sucralose and 
• Aspartame 

Here’s why 

The used of these ingredients in foods and drinks have been proven to increase cravings.

But that’s not all.

Most of the carbonhyrate from beef jerky comes from added sugar.

Even the so-called healthy store brought beej jerky.

But there’s more.

Also fructose as sugar affect plasma. lipids level. source

I just show you an important diabetes education I’d wish someone told me years ago. 

Don’t gloss over it.

You’ll never get this from most blogs.

Here’s why 

They promote beef jerky as a healthy snacks because they make commission from recommending these unhealthy foods to you.

Make no mistakes beef jerky is a good source of protein.

However, it’s highly processed and not suitable for diabetic, 

Does beef jerky raise blood sugar?

The simple answer to this question is No, beef jerky made with high quality meats contain more protein and minerals like zinc, folate, phosphorus etc, and does not raise blood sugar level.

However beef jerky made from highly processed meats using:

• Brown Sugar
• Spice rub and 
• Sodium nitride and artificial flavor will raise blood sugar level quickly.

If you’re a diabetic please note.

Although beef jerky is an excellent source of lean protein and low glycemic index, but it’s highly processed.

Highly processed food increase blood sugar levels quickly.

Does beef jerky raise blood pressure?

The simple answer to this question is yes, beef jerky sticks would raise blood pressure level because of its high amount of sodium use during its processing.

High amount of sodium from beef jerky can cause high blood pressure.

Which increase risk of:

• Stroke 
• Cardiovascular disease 
• Water retention in the body.
• bloating, 
• and in most cases excess and quick weight gain

Here a few tips to help diabetics: 

• Limit eating beef jerky containing sodium nitride.
• Check food labels for hidden sugar and preservatives that can cause high blood sugar level.

Here’s tips you can share in diabetic forums to help diabetics.

Anything fried in lots of oil or made from lots of fats are bad for both blood pressure and cholesterol level.

Is beef jerky bad for cholesterol?

The short answer to this question is yes beef jerky contains a lot of saturated fats, and eating too much saturated fats increases blood cholesterol level.

Also beef jerky are highly processed meats.

But that’s not all.

Beef jerky is preserved using sodium nitride and other preservatives techniques(oxygen absorbers)

These chemical and preservatives are added to reduce spoilage increases shelf life 

If you’ve heart, kidney and Type II diabetes…

Avoid beef jerky because of its high saturated fats, and sodium content.

Please write this one down.

Diabetics need polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats in your diets..

Heres why

It decrease the risk of type ii diabetes complications source.

Who should not eat beef jerky?

Anyone that is Diabetics, has High blood pressure, meat allergies or is pregnant.

Here’s advice from the American cancer society.

“diabetics should limit their intake of processed meats”source

Also the world health organization research institute on cancer studies show…

eating beef jerky sticks every day increases risk of colorectal cancer by 18%.

But Cara beef jerky contain more protein.

And you’re right, 

However processing (morden vacuum packing and chemicals preservatives increase risk of spoilage.

These chemical and preservatives affect diabetics.

Is beef jerky healthy?

The simple answer to this question is yes beef jerky made with traditional sliced whole muscle meat is healthy and a great snacks food that’s high in protein and low in carbs and a source of essential vitamin and mineral including zinc.

However store brought beef jerky made from highly processed chopped or formed meats can be unhealthy.

• If you’re Type II Diabetics. 
• have issues with kidney, heart or high blood pressure

Beef jerky is unhealthy because of its fats and sodium content.

Also if you don’t have any of the above conditions then follow the advice of the American cancer institute…

The institute advises that beef jerky and other processed meats should be avoided.

Here’s why.

It’s because it increases the risk of colorectal cancer.

Are there any health risks if you eat beef jerky every day?

The short answer to this question is yes, there are health risks associated with eating beef jerky every day because it contain saturated fats, and processed with sodium nitrides, sugar and preservatives.

The American cancer institute warns about the danger of eating processed meats.

But that’s not all.

The American cancer institute also advises limiting its intake.

Here’s what the world health organization cancer research studies have shown.

“eating 2-3 beef jerky or other processed meat increase risk of colon cancer by as much as 18%.”source 

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The advice for diabetics is to:

• Limit intake of beef jerky 
• Find alternative meat that are not processed with sugar and preservatives.
• check food labels to ensure they are not fill with preservatives 

How much beef jerky is too much? 

2-3 large packs of beef jerky sticks increases risk of colorectal cancer by as much as 18%.According to the World Health Organization Institute of Cancer, i.e(eating 50 grams of processed meats everyday.)

But that’s not all 

• It increases blood cholesterol level.
• Increases risk of heart diseases and 
• Rapid weight gain.

Here’s how you can reduce this risk.

• Diabetics should limit serving size.
• Eat healthy beef jerky made from grass fed and minimalist processed meat.
• Avoid processed beef jerky with sodium nitrite.
• Avoid beef jerky sticks with a lot of unsaturated fats and high cholesterol from it’s meat.

Is homemade beef jerky bad?

The short answer to this question is yes, homemade beef jerky are great for consumption, however you can get sick from eating homemade beef jerky

However, you need to follow the USDA Meat and Poultry guidelines to heat beef jerky to 71°c 160°F, and those from poultry to 164°F to destroy all bacterias.

Also meats should be made from traditional sliced whole muscle meat.

Avoid high fats cuts of chopped or formed meats with high amounts of saturated fats.

Let me sound like a broken record.

Avoid saturated and trans fats.

Include only polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats in your diets.

If you noticed a strong rancid odur in any store brought beef jerky, then it’s sign of food spoilage.

Can a prediabetic eat beef jerky?

The short answer to this question is it depends on the processing, and ingredients used.

A predabetic can enjoy beef jerky that’s:

• sodium nitrite free, 
• No added sugar or chemicals.
• made from grass fed meats rather than chopped and processed meats.

Beef jerky (that contains pork rigs are highly processed, and contain lots of unsaturated fats) can be unhealthy due to high amount of fats and sodium nitrides.

Here’s why.

Beef jerky is preserved using sodium nitride that’s linked to pancreatic cancer and heart disease.

A predabetic should eat healthy snacks and beef sticks that contain: 

• more nutrients, 
• free from processed meats, sugar and carbs. 

Wrap up on can diabetic eat beef jerky?

If you’ve read to the end of this article I’d hope I have empowered you to answer the question with confidence: can a diabetic eat beef jerky?

If you’re reading this right now, you and I have a duty to help millions of diabetics who eat beef jerky daily as snacks.

Here’s a summary of all we have discussed so far, and you can share with them.

I’d hope you’re not like most people who procrastinate, 

I’d hope you will be willing to share it to millions of diabetics today.

• American institute of cancer has warn that eating beef jerky increase risk of colorectal cancer by 18%
• The easiest way to spot unhealthy beef jerky is to check for excess sodium, also the use of artificial sugar in the label.
• A diabetic should limit processed meats and rather eat grass fed nitrite free beef jerky, and reduce serving size and eat them occasionally.
• The presence of excess sodium used in processing and preserving beef jerky could lead to high blood pressure, heart and kidney disease.

If you’ve read this far, I’m sure you’re more honest than most people 

Here’s why.

It’s because you’d want to know more about beef jerky as it affects your health.

Here’s your opportunity to help millions of diabetics who are eating beef jerky daily.

Let’s help them reduce their risk of diabetic complications.

Remember you and I can make a difference in the fight against diabetes and other chronic conditions.

What you do by sharing this post would have effects on the lives of millions of diabetics.

While it’s fresh in your mind please share this post today on social media.

Remember, if you’re newly diagnosed with diabetes I want you to know or tell someone you know that…

They are diagnosed, they are not defeated. 

Tell it to yourself, or a loved one daily…

And see how worries, fears and anxiety get deflated from their lives like a punched balloon.

Remember, you’re diagnosed, you’re not defeated.

Cara Becca.