Diabetes Diet Do’s and Don’ts

The key to eating with diabetes is to eat a variety of healthy foods from all food groups. The food groups are:

VEGETABLES

Non-starchy

includes broccoli, carrots, greens, peppers, and tomatoes

Starchy

includes , corn, and green peas

FRUITS

Includes oranges, melon, berries, apples, papaya

GRAINS

At least half of your grains for the day should be whole grains includes whole wheat, rice, oats, ragi, jowar, bajra, etc

Proteins

Beans and peas, such as chickpeas and split peas, Kala Chana, moong, toor dal, etc

MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS

paneer, low fat milk, curd, buttermilk etc

Eat foods with heart-healthy fats, which mainly come from these foods

OILS

that are liquid at room temperature, such as canola oil, olive oil, mustard oil, rice bran oil, etc

FOOD TO LIMIT

Fried foods and other foods high in saturated fat (butter, cheese) and trans fat (crackers, snack foods, commercially produced baked goods)

foods high in salt or sweets, such as baked goods, chocolates, and ice cream

Beverages with added sugars (packaged fruit juice , regular soda, and regular sports or energy drinks)

If you drink alcohol, drink moderately-no more than one drink a day is an important part of managing your blood glucose level and staying healthy.

Being active has many health benefits.

BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:-