A well-balanced diet keeps blood glucose levels in the healthy range and lower the risk of complications such as heart disease and stroke. There is variety of choices like whole grains, vegetables, fruits, non-fat dairy products, lean meats, poultry and fish, make up the diet for diabetes.
Breakfast Menu
There are plenty of choices. One good on-the-go breakfast idea is low-sugar yogurt. When you have time to eat breakfast at home, make an egg white omelet with toppings of onions, mushrooms and bell peppers. You can also serve yourself a bowl of cereal and milk topped with fruits and nuts.
Lunch Menu
A lean-meat sandwich on whole-wheat bread, a portion of cooked green vegetables excellent idea for lunch. If you are eating out or with your friends or colleagues then a salad with no dressing is one way of having a nutritious meal. An apple for dessert is a good option.
Dinner Menu
Protein intake is recommended for the last meal of the day (such as cottage cheese and beans) and plenty of vegetables. Green vegetable salad and Fish is one excellent dinner choice.
Snacks Options
Small portion of snacks between meals helps in blood sugar from dropping low. Boiled egg, carrot sticks, nuts, celery with peanut butter, cottage cheese, fruits and low sugar granola bars are helpful.
Fruits for Diabetics
Fruits like strawberry and other berries, apples, peaches, pears, grapefruit, oranges and plums are beneficial for vitamins and fiber intake. It is great as an antioxidant.
Nuts and Seeds for Diabetes
Almonds, Butternuts, Walnut, Pista, Cashew-nut, Pumpkinseeds, Linseeds, Jamun seeds, Fenugreek seeds are some beneficial nuts which are recommended for Diabetic patients.
Starch and Non-Starch Veggies
The diet is advised to include non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, carrots, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms and green beans.
