Diabetes Meal Plans – Diet Plan for a Diabetic

Diabetes Meal Plans – Diet Plan for a Diabetic

Posted on September 29, 2009 in Diabetes Remedies

We enjoy food. Any restrictions placed on it can make us feel very uncomfortable. Diabetics also can enjoy the foods that they want but in a restricted manner and those which contain less sugar.

The diabetic diet is an appropriate combination of carbohydrates, proteins as well fats. These provide the required nutrients and result in an even release of the glucose into the diabetic’s patients blood.

How important is a diet plan for a diabetic?
A diabetic has to have the right kind of diet. His or her blood glucose levels have to be maintained. Whatever we eat it is broken up into glucose. we can maintain our glucose levels within the proper range by being aware of what to eat, when to eat and how to eat.

A normal person’s blood glucose levels has to be within a range of 70 to 120mg/DL.The levels goes up after eating and then comes down after 2 to 3 hours. By maintaining our glucose blood at tolerable levels we also must make sure our body gets all the necessary nutrients.

Carbohydrates are more easily converted into glucose as compared to fats and protein. Simple carbohydrates raise blood glucose levels faster, while complex carbohydrates take time to be converted into glucose.

A diabetic has to eat the right kinds of foods in order to make sure that his or her glucose levels are maintained at the right levels.

A diabetic diet is meant to maintain body weight and also provide adequate nutrition while maintain blood glucose levels.

What kind of a diet should a diabetic have?
A diabetic should have 4 meals rather than 2 meals per day. It is better to eat less 2 or 3 times per day. He or she must keep some snacks and have it when one feels dizzy. What should they eat?

Must eat plenty of vegetables and fruits.
Have whole grain foods rather than processed grain products.
One must have lentils and dried beans (pinto beans or kidney).
Have lean meats such as pork or beef that end in “loin” such as beef loin or pork loin.
Non-fat dairy milk also known as skimmed milk, non-fat cheese and non fat yoghurt.
One must take a calorie-free diet instead of regular sugar-sweetened drinks.
Use liquid oils for cooking rather solid fats which are high in saturated fats as well as trans fats.
Having more healthy foods can also make you put on weight. Keep an eye on the amount you take.
Cut of high calorie diet such as cookies, cream products, cakes etc.
One must have fiber in one’s diet.
Bakery products as well as fast foods must be substituted by ordinary whole cooked cereals.
One must avoid eating carbohydrates 2 hours before going to sleep.
At breakfast one can have cholesterol lowering oats.
Take nuts which are rich in mono unsaturated fat such as walnuts, pecan as well as almonds.
Have stew, pasta and leafy salads along with beans such as chick peas, kidney beans, peas and navy beans
Have egg whites.
Fish and white meat chicken are good.
One can add fenugreek seeds and flax seeds in the wheat flour.
Having cinnamon, onion, garlic, bitter melon, onion, guar gum reduces blood glucose levels.
Take about raw onion ( 20 to 25 grams) on daily basis.

A diabetic has to be careful about what he or she eats, how much he or she eats and when he or she eats. One must eat the right kinds of foods. Sugar and too much of carbohydrates must be avoided.

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