Meal Choices for Diabetes Patients

Diabetes Patients

Whether you want to maintain the right body weight or you want to be in the pinkest of your health, maintaining your diet is very important. And as we talk about diet, it is not all about choosing the nutrition-rich food, it is also the portion size that you take. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it is time you should keep a tab on what you eat. Diabetic patients should strictly add some of the food to their diet while avoiding some also. So, let us discuss a rough diabetic diet chart quickly.

As we talk about the diet chart for diabetics, your plate should have 1/4 carbohydrate, 1/4 protein, 1/2 non-starchy vegetables, and a teaspoon of fat.

Non-Starchy Vegetables: Beets, Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Greens (all), Pepper       Potatoes, Tomato, Pumpkin, Zucchini

Starches and Grains: Beans (black, kidney, pinto), Butternut squash, Bread (whole wheat), Corn, Oatmeal, Parsnips, Peas, Popcorn, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Quinoa        

Fruits: Apple, Banana, Berries, Cantaloupe, Grapes, Fresh Cherries, Mango, Orange, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Watermelon

Meat/Alternatives: Chicken breast, Prok, Salmon, Shrimp, Turkey Breast, Tofu, Low-fat Cheese

Fats: Cashews, Canola Oil, Avacado, Olive Oil, Pecans, Sesame Oil, Salad Dressing

Best foods for people who have diabetes

Once you are diagnosed with diabetes, you will certainly have restrictions on your diet. Here are some of the food that you can add to your diet.

Leafy Greens

You can indulge in eating leafy greens without a second doubt. However, you must go for leafy greens that do not have a lot of calories and have carbs that can easily be digested. Leafy greens are high in antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. Diabetic patients can have leafy greens like kale, spinach, etc.

Fatty Fish

Fret not when you are served a piece of salmon. As a matter of fact, fishes like salmon, mackerel, and sardines come under healthy foods. These are high in omega-3 fatty acids and help in decreasing the risk of inflammation, disease, and even stroke.

Greek Yogurt

if you are a dairy fan, you can have greek yogurt regularly. It helps in managing eight and also helps in body composition in type 2 diabetes people. Greek yogurt is probiotic; thus, helps in controlling blood sugar, and lessens the chances of developing cardiovascular ailments.

Eggs

Eggs are considered a healthy food. Once you start having eggs, it decreases the chances of heart disease, increases sensitivity to insulin in the body, and also normalizes the risk of eye diseases. Eggs are high in protein and manage blood sugar and cholesterol in the body.

Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are one of the most suitable foods for diabetic patients. These have low digestible carbs and high fiber. the fiber helps in controlling blood sugar in the body. As you consume these seeds, these will also suppress hunger, and lessen the chances of inflammation.

If you are diabetic or you have a family member who has diabetes, these foods should be taken regularly. Diabetes patients also need regular health check-ups and consultations with the doctor. In fact, the medicines taken by them are not very affordable for everyone. To save some money on these expenses, you can buy a health insurance policy. Several health insurance policies provide coverage on consultation with doctors and pharmacy costs. All that you need to do is find a health insurance policy that can provide you with the required coverage.

To find various health insurance policies, you can visit the website of IIFL. If you are wondering about the premium that you have to pay, you can use the health insurance premium calculator to get an idea of this.

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