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A diabetic diet is basically a balanced diet measured to provide the number of servings based on the individual's caloric requirement. [Consult serving sizes]. Not only the amount but the kind of foods and regularity of meals are considered.
Concentrated sweets and simple carbohydrates are avoided. The diabetic diet is high in fiber and low in fat. 1. Consult a licensed nutritionist-dietetician for your specific nutrient needs.
2. Ask for a calculated diet plan. 3. In case you don't have time to visit a licenzes nutritionist-dietiticain, be guided with the following: a. The Eating-Right Pyramid b. Suggested Meal Pattern c. What counts as one- serving-food-exchange-list 4. Plan,expirement, and present your diet plan to a licensed nutritionist-dietiticain for approval. 5. Do not eat too much or too little. 6. Avoid sugar and high-sugar containing foods such as candies, sweets. soft drinks, rich desserts, chocolates, sweetend juices, ice creams, cakes. 7. Eat a heavy breakfast, moderate lunch and a light supper. This is recommended unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor. Sometimes snacks are prescribed depending on medication or insulin injection. 8. Eat regularly. 9. Increase fiber intake by including a generous amount of leafy vegetables daily in your diet. 10. Use legumes and whole grains more than processed meat alternatives. They will help increase dietary fiber and contain no cholesterol. 11. Limit fruit to 3 servings per day. The fresher the better. Prcossesing and refining make natural sugars in fruits more readily absorbed which may lead to rapid rise in blood sugar. 12. Drink a cup of low fat milk daily. 13. Avoid coffee, alcoholic beverages including wine and liquor. 14. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily between meals. 15. Apply low salt and low fat diets, and low cholesterol diet suggestions. 16. Give good attention to your diet, attitude, medication, and physical activity. Control of blood sugar is better when these things are well-balanced.
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