What is a dieabetic diet?

Answer 1

There is much controversy regarding what diet to recommend to sufferers of Diabetes mellitus. The diet most often recommended is high in dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber, but low in fat (especially saturated fat). Recommendations of the fraction of total calories to be obtained from carbohydrate intake range from 1/6 to 75% - a 2006 review found recommendations varying from 40 to 65%.[1] Patients may be encouraged to reduce their intake of carbohydrates that have a high glycemic index

The goal of a diabetic diet is to avoid any surges in the blood glucose levels at any time of the day. This can be easily accomplished by following a "three meals and three small snacks" pattern. Portion control, avoiding foods that cause the sugar levels to soar (e.g. sugars, sweets) and choosing foods high in fiber are also the key to maintaining a near normal level of blood sugar throughout the day. A diet rich in fiber can help by slowing down or reducing the absorption/release of glucose into the blood stream. Diabetics are also more prone to developing Heart diseases, so a diet low in total fat will help to prevent heart diseases in the near future.

OptionEarly MorningBreakfastMid MorningLunchEveningDinnerBedtime

1Tea or Coffee (with 1% fat milk)Wheat flakes, 1 % fat milkAppleBrown Rice, Mixed Veg Khadi (no pakora), Bhindi sabzi/palya, Cucumber salad, Buttermilk (Chaach)Sprouted Black Channa ChaatWhole Wheat Phulkas/ Rotis (no oil/ghee), Palak tofu, Mixed Veg Salad, Yogurt (Fat free)Milk (1%fat)2WalnutsVeg upma (less oil)ApricotWhole Wheat Phulkas/ Rotis(no oil/ghee), Carrot Peas Sabzi/palya, Dal fry, Tomato raitaBaked Vegetarian CutletsBrown rice, Capsicum Curry, Veg Sambar, Tomato salad, Yogurt (fat free)Marie lite3Karela juiceVegetable Sandwiches (100% whole wheat bread)GrapefruitKichidi (with mixed veg), Khadi (no pakora), Steamed broccoli( with salt/pepper)Sprouted Moong DalRagi Rotis, Dal Palak, Beans Sabzi/palya, Mixed Veg raitaRusks4Green teaDalia porridge, (with 1% fat milk,no sugar)Papaya100% Whole Wheat Tortillas, Grilled Chicken, Tomato Salsa, Green SaladIdli with sambarBrown rice, Collard Greens Sabzi/palya, Channa masala, Cabbage and green papaya saladRagi porridge/kanji5Wheat grass juiceOatmeal porridge (with 1% fat milk,no sugar)CanteloupeClear Tomato soup, Wheat rolls, Tuna Salad, Yogurt (fat free)Baked Beans on toast (100% wheat bread)Whole Wheat Turkey Wrap, Asparagus stir-fry, Cucumber saladMilk (1%fat)

Complex carbohydrates from whole grains combined with good amounts of fiber and low quantities of fats are great recipes to control your blood sugar. Consult with your dietitian to monitor your diet according to your blood glucose levels.