The Diabetic Diet can be viewed simply as a normal diet with restrictions and strict schedule. Avoid foods that can worsen your condition while consuming more of those that can help make it better. Some basic guidelines should always be observed. Generally, the goal of the meal plan can be defined as mitigating the consumption of foods with high levels of sugar, salt, fats, and carbohydrates while increasing the intake of foods that are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Artificial preservatives and colorings should also be avoided and each meal of the day should work together to provide the recommended dietary allowance. Given below are the fundamental Diabetic Diet basics.
1. Meat - one should only eat the healthy types of meat products which are only the lean and the tendon and the daily consumption should range between 50-100g.
2. Beans - the average consumption of bean products for normal people is also recommended for diabetics.
3. Eggs - avoid eating egg yolk as much as possible because it is extremely rich in cholesterol.
4. Milk - the daily consumption of non-fat milk is recommended to be 250g.
5. Cooking Oil - use only salad oil whenever possible. If vegetable oil cannot be substituted limit the consumption to at most 25g each day.
Prohibited Foods in a Diabetic Diet
1. Glucose rich foods such as brown sugar, regular sweets, and honey should be avoided.
2. Fatty foods such as animal fats, blood, liver, fish, and brain should also be avoided.
3. Refrain from consuming foods rich in simple starch such as sweet potatoes.
4. Do not have extra meals in between the scheduled or planned meals.
5. Do not smoke.
Regulated Foods in a Diabetic Diet
1. Fruits - the sugar content of fruits can vary greatly; there are some with almost no glucose while there are some with alarmingly high glucose. Keep count of the carbohydrates and glucose each fruit you eat contain.
2. Pickles - restrain the consumption of pickles because of its high salt content. The intake of other seasonings that have high salt content such as soy sauce should also be strictly controlled.
3. Alcohol - greatly limit alcohol consumption. Never drink alcoholic beverages with an empty stomach to avoid sudden drops in blood glucose levels.
4. Fast Food - keep away from instant food because they are rich in artificial preservatives and flavorings that may disrupt the stability of glucose in your bloodstream.
