Being on a menu for diabetics can be a tad overwhelming, especially since you have to figure out how much you should eat of something and when you ought to eat. Moreover, you also need to learn the nitty gritty stuff such as the effect of carbohydrates on insulin and glucose levels. These can be a bit challenging, but having a simple and easy to follow meal plan will make the diet a bit more enjoyable.
Meal planning, of course, is very important in a diabetic diet. It helps you factor in things like how much weight you need to lose or how you can control the condition. Preparation and also modification are the keys to this – it will help you make things balanced and at the same time healthy. With proper meal planning, you will be able to reduce your need for medication, control your blood sugar, exercise proper portions and other things.
Of course, this does not mean having to resort to bland tasting meals. You can still make it delicious with – again – careful planning and a bit of thought and care. Consider a smart sample menu which is not only going to lead you to a healthy eating lifestyle but also keeps you feeling full and satisfied.
For the first day, a breakfast of bran muffins, half cup of blueberries and a cup of fat free milk is good. Follow this up with a small banana for snack and a lunch that consists of: a small whole wheat pita, spinach salad, 2 ounces of low sodium turkey breast, tomato slices, mustard for flavor, an orange for dessert and a cup of fat free milk. Your late afternoon snack would be twenty almonds, a small cup of low fat yogurt and a cup of herbal tea. When it’s time for dinner, consider grilled shrimp, 3/4s cup of whole wheat pasta, half a cup of black beans and some steamed broccoli.
On the second day, have two slices of whole wheat toast with peanut butter, a banana and a cup of tea for breakfast. Your snack ought to be a cup of herbal tea, half cup of unsweetened applesauce with two tablespoons of chopped walnuts. For lunch, some lean roast beef with a side of whole wheat bread, steamed cauliflower and a cup of coffee would taste really good. An afternoon snack of two small fig cookies and milk ought to do the trick. And finally, for dinner have some chicken breast sautéed with 1 cup of veggies and two thirds cup of brown rice.
On the third day, have some bran cereal for breakfast topped with a cup of strawberries plus a cup of milk. For snack, have a dozen green or red grapes with half a cup of cottage cheese. For lunch, sip on some barley soup, nibble on a multigrain roll and have one apple for dessert, washed down with some coffee. As a snack, have one fourth cup of sunflower seeds and a small cup of low fat yogurt. And finally, for dinner have some broiled halibut with a mixed green salad, two thirds cup of whole wheat couscous, and a cup of tea or coffee.
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I enjoyed reading your blog…. I am type 2 diabetic and on meds (not insulin) and although I am being very careful with portion controls and checking carbs, I don’t seem to be able to lower my blood sugar. I also do some walking and exercise dancing almost every day. Don’t know what is wrong…My meals are interesting and tasteful or I would not be able to stick to it.
For example: Dinner would consist of a large Mache salad with tomatoes and cucumbers, oilive oil and white balsamic vinaigre, Baked chicken breast or baked tilapia, quinoa (1/4 cup) with mixed frozen vegetables.
I will be checking with the diabetic specialist on the 30th and see what we can do. I do hope he does not put me on insulin.
I will keep reading your blog and looking for more great ideas and recipies.
Regards,
Paula
that were good informations about diabetic diet. tthank you so much!