Diabetic Meal Plans

Meal planning can be a daunting task for someone diagnosed with diabetes. The amount of calories, carbohydrate and fat can be confusing when trying to create a meal plan that is tasty as well.

The amount of calories consumed should support a healthy body weight. If you need to lose weight, consuming less calories and increasing exercise will help. Focus on nutrient dense sources of calories over empty calorie sources as well. For example, choosing a glass of skim milk instead of a glass of cola will equate to about the same amount of calories but the milk offers calcium and other bone building nutrients.

When it comes to carbohydrate, adhering to portion sizes is important. In addition, choosing nutrient dense and fibrous sources of carbohydrate is beneficial. Select whole vegetables and fruits over juices to gain fiber. Choose more whole grains over refined flour foods.

The fat content of a meal plan should focus on monounsaturated fats. Include fat sources such as olive oil, canola oil, and avocados more often. Limit saturated fats such as lard and butter.

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