Diabetes Diet
What is a diabetes diet?
This is a healthy eating plan that will help you control your blood sugar. It involves eating the healthier foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular meal times.
A diabetes diet involves eating 3 meals a day at regular times. A a diabetes diet is one of the best ways to manage type 2 diabetes.
Importance of a diabetes diet
- It controls blood sugars
- It prevents hyperglycemia
- It controls weight gain
Recommended foods for a diabetes diet
Eating the right foods for diabetes means eating a variety of healthy foods from all the food groups:
- Fruits and vegetables
Whole grains, such as whole wheat, brown rice, barley, quinoa, and oats - Proteins, such as lean meats, chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, nuts, beans.
- Nonfat or low-fat dairy, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese
- Heart healthy fish such as salmon, Mackrel, tuna and sardines are highly recommended for type 2 diabetes because of the availability of a great amount of omega 3 fatty acids which helps in the management of diabetic dyslipidemia.
These fish may seem rare in most areas but this should not stop you from obtaining the important omega 3 that your body requires.
The omega 3 fatty acids are available in a variety of supplements at Ruth health Pharmacy just for you, and this can complete your diabetes diet so as to keep you healthy.
Foods you should limit to control your blood sugar.
To keep your blood sugar under control, you may need to cut back on foods and drinks that are high in carbs. This doesn’t mean that you can never enjoy them. But you will need to have them less often or in smaller amounts.
- The high-carb foods and drinks you should limit include:
- Sugary foods, such as candy, cookies, cake, ice cream, sweetened cereals, and canned fruits with added sugar.
- Drinks with added sugars, such as juice, regular soda, and regular sports or energy drinks
- White rice, tortillas, breads and pasta – especially those made with white flour
Starchy vegetables, such as white potatoes, corn, and peas - You may also need to limit how much alcohol you drink, as well as how much fat and salt you eat.
Put together a meal plan.
Figure out the amount of carbs, protein, and fat you can eat at meals and snacks throughout the day to keep your blood sugar levels steady. Most adults with diabetes aim for 45-60 grams of carbs per meal and 15-20 grams per snack. That number may go up or down, depending on how active you are and the medicines you take.
This meal plan will help you manage you blood sugar levels effortlessly.
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