Assignment - Question E

e.     Justify your choices and explain why the items selected are suitable. (500 words from each partner individually on your blog)

The items we chose are suitable as they suit the needs of a Type 2 diabetic and the things that they can and cannot eat. For a type 2 diabetic it can be hard to enjoy nice things that suit your diet so that’s why we decided to chose 3 different deserts that were a yummy alternative that someone with the disease could enjoy. Our first choice was Apple and Custard Tarts. This recipe is well suited to be presented at a high tea because it caters for someone with osteoporosis and suffering with type 2 diabetes. The milk in the recipe is a good source of vitamin D. This recipe is low in sugar and has no butter, which is good for a person with type 2 diabetes, trying to control their blood pressure. This recipe also contains one of the three main food categories that people with type 2 diabetes need in their diet, which is carbohydrates. The carbohydrates in this recipe include: custard powder, milk, apples and pastry. Banana Cake is a good recipe to chose for someone that is suffering with type 2 diabetes as the ingredients match with what their diet includes and helps them keep their blood pressure from increasing. This recipe only requires a small amount of butter and no sugar. Our final choice was Rice Pudding. This recipe is low fat and is rich in calcium. There is milk, rice, eggs, vanilla, sugar and cinnamon. Carbohydrates are one of the major food categories  in a type 2 diabetes diet. There are two types of carbohydrates; simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are easily broken down providing quick and short energy. Complex carbohydrates provide a slow and steady release of energy as their breakdown is slower. The complex carbohydrate in this recipe is the main ingredient; rice. The simple carbohydrates in this recipe include milk and sugar. This recipe is ideal for a person with type 2 diabetes because it provides one of their main sources of energy and help keep their blood pressure low.