Publisher's Synopsis
DescriptionWe created this free Diabetes Food Guide to help people with diabetes make healthier choices and live longer in good health.
A diabetes meal plan may help an individual keep track of the carbohydrates and calories they consume and make healthy eating more interesting by introducing some new ideas to the diet.
However, these meal plans may not provide enough calories for some people, including individuals who are very physically active, people who are pregnant or breast or chestfeeding, and those with certain health conditions.
Additionally, a low calorie diet can be restrictive and may make it more challenging to meet nutritional needs. Therefore, careful planning is essential.
The following plans include the number of carbohydrates for each meal and each day, based on calculations by the United States Department of AgricultureTrusted Source.
They incorporate three meals a day, plus snacks, all of which include a maximum of 3 servings of healthy, high fiber carbohydrates.
A person should consult a doctor or dietitian about whether the amounts below are suitable for them.
If needed, they can make adjustments by modifying portion sizes or adding extra snacks or meals.
They say the best things in life are free. When it comes to eating with diabetes, the good news is that there really are foods you can eat that have little to no effect on your blood sugars.
These are called "free foods" and chances are, you may be eating them already!
Here's the definition of a diabetes free food:
A food or a drink that has fewer than 20 calories and 5 grams of carbohydrate per serving.
Many of these free foods don't specify a serving size, either, meaning that you can eat or drink them without worrying about the portion.
Free foods are great for adding flavor and filling you up at meals or at snack time without blowing your carb budget or packing on the pounds.
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