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
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.
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)
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.
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