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Consistent carbohydrate menu

Medical City North Hills offers a special meal service for consistent carbohydrate needs associated with diabetes.

Menu at a Glance

Dial *51651 or (817) 255-1651 to speak with the diet office and place your order.


Hours of service
Breakfast: 6:30 am or day before | Lunch: 10:30 am or before | Dinner: 3:30 pm or before

Breakfast


Daily specials

Sunday

Scrambled Eggs, Belgian Waffle (26g), Sausage Patty (1g), Special K (13g), 1/2 Banana (14g), 2% Milk (12g), and Coffee

Monday

Scrambled Eggs, Whole Wheat Toast (15g), Bacon Strips, Honey Nut Cheerios (22g), Fresh Fruit Cup (16g), 2% Milk (12g), and Coffee

Tuesday

Scrambled Eggs, Whole Wheat Toast (15g), Sausage Patty (1g), Rice Krispies (13g), 1/2 Banana (14g), 2% Milk (12g), and Coffee

Wednesday

Scrambled Eggs, Whole Wheat Toast (15g), Bacon Strips, Cornflakes (18g), Fresh Fruit Cup (16g), 2% Milk (12g), and Coffee

Thursday

Scrambled Eggs, French Toast (33g), Sausage Patty (1g), Special K (13g), 1/2 Banana (14g), 2% Milk (12g), and Coffee

Friday

Scrambled Eggs, Pancake (15g), Bacon Strips, Cheerios (14g), Fresh Fruit Cup (16g), 2% Milk (12g), and Coffee

Saturday

Scrambled Eggs, Whole Wheat Toast (15g), Bacon Strips, Cornflakes (18g), 1/2 Banana (14g), 2% Milk (12g), and Coffee


Everyday alternative breakfast selections

Breakfast Entrees

  • French Toast
  • Pancakes
  • Hard Boiled Egg
  • Fried Egg
  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Sausage Patty
  • Sausage Link
  • Turkey Sausage
  • Bacon Strips
  • Breakfast Potatoes

Build Your Own Omelet

  • Sausage
  • Bacon
  • Bell Peppers
  • Onions
  • Mushrooms
  • Spinach
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Swiss Cheese
  • Egg Whites

Hot and Cold Cereals

  • Oatmeal
  • Cream of Wheat
  • Grits
  • Frosted Flakes
  • Cheerios
  • Raisin Bran
  • Froot Loops
  • Rice Krispies
  • Special K

Breads

  • Whole Wheat Toast
  • White Toast
  • Blueberry Muffin
  • Plain Bagel
  • English Muffin

Fruits

  • Fresh Fruit Cup
  • Orange Wedges
  • Apple
  • Banana
  • Grapes
  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Tropical Fruit Cup
  • Cottage Cheese

Yogurts

  • Vanilla
  • Strawberry
  • Plain

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Lunch & Dinner


Lunch daily specials

Sunday

Beef Lasagna (39g), Seasoned Squash & Zucchini (5g), Garlic Toast (17g), Fresh Grapes (18g), Sugar Cookies (18g), Unsweetened Iced Tea

Monday

Hamburger (34g) with Lettuce and Tomatoes, Garden Salad (4g), Sun Chips (19g), Orange Wedges (14g), Unsweetened Iced Tea

Tuesday

Tuscan Chicken (6g), Basmati Rice (18g), Seasoned Squash (4g), White Roll (18g), Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding (10g), Unsweetened Iced Tea

Wednesday

Beef Brisket (15g), Creamed Sweet Potato (18g), Steamed Broccoli (5g), White Roll (18g), Mixed Berries with Whipped Cream (16g), Unsweetened Iced Tea

Thursday

Roasted Turkey Breast with Gravy (5g), Cornbread Dressing (25g), Vegetable Medley (10g), White Roll (18g), Fresh Grapes (19g), Unsweetened Iced Tea

Friday

Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas (11g), Rice Pilaf (18g), Garden Salad (4g), Seasoned Green Beans (5g), Fresh Pineapple (16g), Unsweetened Iced Tea

Saturday

Grilled Chicken with Gravy (5g), Seasoned Red Potatoes (16g), Broccoli and Cauliflower Blend (6g), White Roll (18g), Fresh Strawberries (15g), Unsweetened Iced Tea


Dinner daily specials

Sunday

Beef & Veggie Stir Fry (5g), White Rice (20g), Garden Salad (4g), Strawberry Cake (23g), Unsweetened Iced Tea

Monday

Parmesan Chicken with Bowtie Pasta (28g), Seasoned Broccoli (5g), White Roll (18g), Oatmeal Raisin Cookie (19g), Unsweetened Iced Tea

Tuesday

Grilled Beef Medallion with Demi Glaze, Garlic Mashed Potatoes (26g), Seasoned Green Beans (5g), White Roll (18g), Fresh Strawberries (15g), Unsweetened Iced Tea

Wednesday

Crispy Chicken with Cream Gravy (9g), Garlic Mashed Potatoes (25g), Steamed Zucchini (4g), White Roll (18g), Strawberry Cake (23g), Unsweetened Iced Tea

Thursday

Pot Roast with Gravy (7g), Seasoned Red Potatoes (16g), Steamed Baby Carrots (9g), White Roll (18g), Fresh Fruit Cup (16g), Unsweetened Iced Tea

Friday

Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce (13g), Steamed Asparagus, White Roll (18g), Sugar Free Gelatin Parfait (3g), Unsweetened Iced Tea

Saturday

Meatloaf with Gravy (17g), Garlic Mashed Potatoes (26g), Seasoned Green Beans (5g), White Roll (18g), Angel Food Cake (23g), Unsweetened Iced Tea


Everyday alternative selections

You may choose the following items below if you do not want the Chef's Special of the Day. Please call us for your:

  • Lunch options by 10:30am
  • Dinner options by 2:30pm
  • Breakfast options by the day before at 6:00pm

Entrees

  • Grilled Tilapia
  • Grilled Salmon
  • Grilled Chicken
  • Chicken Tenders
  • Hamburger
  • Veggie Burger
  • Cheeseburger
  • Grilled Cheese
  • Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Build Your Own Sandwich

Proteins
  • Turkey
  • Ham
  • Roast Beef
  • Tuna Salad
  • Chicken Salad
  • Peanut Butter and Sugar Free Jelly
Breads
  • White
  • Wheat
  • Hamburger Bun
Cheese
  • Cheddar
  • American
  • Swiss

Build Your Own Quesadillas

Proteins
  • Chicken
  • Cheddar Cheese
Veggies
  • Spinach
  • Bell Peppers
  • Mushrooms
  • Onions

Salads

  • Chef Salad
  • Grilled Chicken Salad
  • Fresh Fruit & Cottage Cheese Plate

Sides

  • White Rice
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Green Beans
  • Carrots
  • Broccoli
  • Tossed Salad
  • Fresh Fruit Cup
  • Baked Potato Chips

Soups

  • Chicken Noodle
  • Cream of Mushroom
  • Cream of Potato
  • Beef Vegetable

Desserts

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie
  • Sugar Cookie
  • Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
  • Sugar Free Popsicles
  • Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding
  • Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding
  • Sugar Free Gelatin
  • Lemon Italian Ice
  • No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream

Other special items may be available. Please contact Food and Nutrition and our diet clerks will assist you.

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Beverages, Condiments and Snacks (available all day)


Beverages

  • Unsweetened Iced Tea
  • Hot Tea
  • Coffee
  • Decaf Coffee
  • Iced Coffee
  • Hot Cocoa
  • Bottled Water

Crystal Light

  • Fruit Punch
  • Lemonade
  • Raspberry Tea

Milk

  • Whole
  • 2%
  • Skim
  • Soy
  • Lactaid

Soda

  • Diet Pepsi
  • Diet Lemon Lime
  • Diet Cola

Snacks

Pudding

  • Sugar Free Vanilla
  • Sugar Free Chocolate

Gelatin

  • Sugar Free Strawberry
  • Sugar Free Orange

Ice Cream

  • No Sugar Added Vanilla
  • No Sugar Added Chocolate
  • Lemon Italian Ice

Condiments

Salt, Pepper, Mrs. Dash, Cream Cheese, Smart Balance Margarine, Sugar Free Grape or Strawberry Jelly, Peanut Butter, Splenda, Sweet N Low, Picante Hot Sauce, Diet Syrup, Half & Half, Non-Dairy Creamer, Gravy

(Other selections may be available by request)

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Special diet information

Consistent carbohydrate diet

In both diabetes mellitus type I and II, the pancreas is inefficient or unable to produce enough insulin to help maintain blood sugar control. The diet for diabetes focuses on maintaining consistent amounts or servings of carbohydrate containing foods at each meal to help promote normal blood sugar levels.

Carbohydrates are found in the following groups:

  • Starch Group: grains (bread, pasta, rice, cereal), starchy vegetables (potato, corn, peas) and legumes (dried beans, pea and lentils)
  • Fruit Group: fresh, canned, dried and juices
  • Milk Group: milk and yogurt
  • Sweets, Desserts and Other Carbohydrates Group: sugar, honey, desserts, sodas, etc.

A well-balanced diet can also assist in blood sugar control. Consume meals containing protein, carbohydrate, and unsaturated fat.

A serving of carbohydrate has 15 grams of carbohydrate. When meal planning, most adults will have between 3 to 5 servings of carbohydrates.

Utilize the food label to help determine the number of carbohydrates that a particular food item contains. Read the carbohydrates listed beside "Total Carbohydrates" as sugar is included in this number.

Make sure to include fiber in your daily diet as this has been shown to have a positive effect on good blood sugar control.

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How to place your order

Best times to call and place your order
Breakfast: 6:30 am or day before | Lunch: 10:30 am or before | Dinner: 3:30 pm or before


Order

Once your physician has ordered your diet prescription it is our goal to visit you personally to take your meal selections. A food service ambassador or Nurse will provide you with a menu tailored to your diet.

If your diet changes throughout your stay, your food service ambassador or nurse will provide you with a menu that reflects your new diet. Your food service ambassador will visit you daily to assist you with meal selections anytime from 10:30am to 12:30pm. If we miss you, please call us at *51651 or (817) 255-1651 to place your order. It is our mission to provide the best service and highest quality food to aide in your healing.

Food is also available through our Fresh Smart vending machines in the front lobby.

Guest trays can be purchased in the cafeteria during cafeteria hours. Present your receipt to the food service ambassador or call us at *51651 or (817) 255-1651 to place your order. Costis $10 per meal. You can prepay for as many as you like.

Cafeteria Hours for Guests

Monday - Friday
Breakfast: 7:00 - 9:30 am
Lunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dinner and Weekends: Closed

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