I am diabetic & need info on low carb veget... - Diabetes India
I am diabetic & need info on low carb vegetarian diet.
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Weight reduction with diet
* Avoid single high concentrated meals.
* Small frequent meals, more times in a day.
* Avoid consuming food after 6:00 pm.
* Exercise (brisk walking) daily for about 30 minutes.
Check your blood sugar daily and avoid/ reduce foods that cause elevated blood sugar levels.
* Food high in fibre content like vegetables, whole pulses, fruits, etc.
Ideal combination of diabetic diet should be:--
Carbohydrates: 55-60%.
Fat: 30%.
Proteins: 15-20% (0.8g /kg /body wt).
Fibres 40 g/day.
DIABETIC DIET
Do not eat at all:--
Sugar, jam, syrups, honey, sweets, chocolates, fruit juices, ice creams, cold drinks, glucose drinks, cakes and pastries,
sweet biscuits, puddings and protein powder with sugar.
Eat in moderation:--
Bread, chapatis, oat porridge, cornflakes (No sugar), Cheese, butter, Noodles or spaghetti, macroni, Thick soups, Milk & milk products.
Take unrestricted:--
* Salads (cucumber, tomato, onion, raddish, salad leaves).
* Vegetables (cabbage, baigan, lady fingers, french beans, methi, palak).
* Fruits (except banana, chockoo or mangoes).
* Sprouted beans and pulses.
* Marie biscuit (with less sugar).
* Clear soups, Lemon juice, Buttermilk
Sources:--
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabe...
Try boiled vegetables with seasoning and replace at least one chapathi with boiled sprouts.