I am diabetic & need info on low carb vegetarian diet.

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[gangadharan_nair]

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...

nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dia...

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerob...

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Try boiled vegetables with seasoning and replace at least one chapathi with boiled sprouts.