How to control my Diabetes through diet pla... - Diabetes India
How to control my Diabetes through diet planning?
Type 2 diabetes can be controlled by diet and exercise in early stages.
Weight reduction with diet
* Avoid single high concentrated meals.
* Small frequent meals, more times in a day.
* Avoid consuming food at night.(Alternate medicine).
* Exercise (brisk walking) for about 30 minutes daily.
* 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, Chicken, lean meat, fish.
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
Some people advocate for low carb, high fat diet. I don't want to enter medical controversy with them.
Sources:--
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabe...
nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dia...