Diabetes Meal Planning | ADA - American Diabetes Association
There are seven recognized meal patterns that are recommended for people with diabetes. Work with your health care team to identify the right pattern for you. The Diabetes Plate is the easiest way to create healthy meals that can help manage blood glucose.
Healthy Food Choices for People with Diabetes What Can I Eat? Making Choices Managing diabetes from day to day is up to you. A large part of it is making choices about the foods you eat. Everyone knows that vegetables are healthier than cookies. But there are also best choices within each food group. A best choice is a food that is better
Tips for Eating Well - American Diabetes Association
Eating well is key to managing diabetes. Learn about diabetes plate method, non-starchy vegetables, protein, fruits, fats, and diabetes superfoods.
Each section of the plate (based on a nine-inch plate) is for the following three food groups: vegetables, grains, and protein. Off to the side is dairy and fruit. These five food groups are the foundation for healthy eating. Fill 1/2 of the plate with non-starchy vegetables. • Non starchy vegetables are low in carbohydrates.
Each exchange list contains foods that are alike; each food choice on a list contains about the same amount of carbohydrate, protein, fat, and calories as the other choices on that list. The following chart shows the amounts of nutrients in one serving from each exchange list.
What Can I Eat? - American Diabetes Association
Features sample meals as well as information on carbohydrate counting, the plate method and the glycemic index as well as tips for eating at restaurants, quick meal and snack ideas, including sweets in your meal plan, and selecting healthy fats.
Can I prevent type 2 diabetes? Yes, you may be able to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes. Studies have shown that even a small weight loss, like 10 to 15 pounds, can help. You can do this by: • Eating a lowfat diet with fewer calories. • Being active about 30 minutes every day. These 30 minutes don’t have to be completed