The American Diabetic Association and American Diabetes Association developed six exchange food lists to be included in the diet plan of diabetics. It may not easy to follow but the delicious recipes might help.
Below are some of the contents of the list by the American Diabetes Association for a variety of choices for a healthy diet plan.
For appetizers you may have avocado dip, apples with dip, Crispy potato skins, Eggplant with toasted spices, fresh fruit kebabs, fresh spring rolls with shrimp, Grilled pineapple, Sweet and spicy snack mix and white bean dip.
For beverages, have Fruit smoothies, Orange dream, Sweet ginger tisane and Watermelon-cranberry agua fresca.
For bread recipes: Apple corn muffins, Best honey whole-wheat bread, Buckwheat pancakes, Carrot and spice quickbread, Cinnamon rolls, Irish brown bread, Morning glory muffins, Muesli breakfast bars, Pumpkin-hazelnut tea cake
Raspberry chocolate scones, Rhubarb pecan muffins, Southwestern cornmeal muffins, Three-grain raspberry muffins and Whole-grain buttermilk biscuits.
The American Diabetes Association also have these foods as diet plan dessert recipes: Baked apples with cherries and almonds, Berries marinated in balsamic vinegar, Carrot cake, Cheesecake, Chocolate pudding pies, Creamy fruit dessert, Grapes and walnuts with lemon sour cream sauce, Grilled angel food cake, Strawberries and cream, tropical fruits with mint and spices and Warm chocolate souffles.
In your main dish recipes, you may have the following: Asian pork tenderloin
Asparagus, tomato and red pepper French bread pizza, Baked macaroni, Baked oatmeal, Baked salmon with Southeast Asian marinade, Broccoli, Chinese fried rice, Chinese noodles with spring vegetables, Cinnamon French toast, Lasagna, Oriental chicken with braised pineapple ring, Roasted salmon, Rolled ham and Swiss omelet, Stuffed eggplant, Thai crab cakes, Tuna steak sandwiches and Vegetarian kebabs.
The American Diabetes Association have these foods for the salad recipes diet plan: Apple salad with figs and almonds, Citrus salad, Crab salad, Cucumber pineapple salad, Mango tango salad, Tuna pasta salad, Warm coleslaw with honey dressing, Warm potato salad, Yellow pear and cherry tomato salad.
For sandwich recipes: Chicken and coleslaw wrap, Tuna salad sandwiches and turkey club sandwich.
For Sauce and dressing recipes: Lemon or lime glaze for chicken, fish or vegetables, Orange basil vinaigrette and Vegetable salsa.
For Side dish recipes: Black bean cakes, Chinese-style asparagus, Eggplant with toasted spices, Garlic mashed potatoes, Roasted potatoes and sweet carrots.
For Soup recipes: Carrot soup, Chicken adobo soup with bok choy, Creamy asparagus soup and summer vegetable soup.
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Monday, April 23, 2012
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Enjoy Fair Food without Ruining Your Diet Plan
Enjoy fair food without torpedoing your diabetic diet plan. Though the holidays can be a very enjoyable event, the food treats that go with the holidays can be dangerous to your health.
It is Christmas month – a month of fair food and treats. Your diet plan shall be ruined if you let yourself be carried away. Celebration of joyous family bondings, friends reunions, parties, discos, events and of course lots of food can be fine as long as you keep in control. This is the time of the year that people who are dieting or are diabetics find it a tough time for seeing food and cannot eat them all when they are supposed to enjoy.
However, you can actually enjoy food without ruining your diet plan. Here’s how:
Do the shopping yourself
You know what to do when shopping for food - plan ahead. List down what you need. You are not impulsive with fair food to destroy your diet plan. You already know what you need to buy, and buy the food in your list. Explore for tastier and healthier food. A lot of modern recipes nowadays have less sugar, more vegetables and are healthier than the less healthy foods that are full of calories.
Take lots of water and liquids
Drinking more water makes you hydrated especially when the weather is sunny. Drinking water can also dampens down the appetite.
Foot wears
Always wear comfortable, protective foot wears. With these, you shall be at ease in whatever you do such as walking, running and staying active. Being active is highly recommended to burn your calories.
Eat before going to the fair
Eat before you go. Or bring your own food so as not to make mistake with fair food so as not to ruin your diet plan. This shall not tempt you to try unhealthy food or even expensive food. With this you save money as well.
Spread your favorite food
Do not take all your favorite foods at the fair at once. Spread the treats throughout your time or better just enjoy one or two each visit. Take your time and do not be in a hurry to take all you want to take. Ideal diet plan has fruits, grains, vegetables, moderate fat, lean meat and adequate magnesium.
It is Christmas month – a month of fair food and treats. Your diet plan shall be ruined if you let yourself be carried away. Celebration of joyous family bondings, friends reunions, parties, discos, events and of course lots of food can be fine as long as you keep in control. This is the time of the year that people who are dieting or are diabetics find it a tough time for seeing food and cannot eat them all when they are supposed to enjoy.
However, you can actually enjoy food without ruining your diet plan. Here’s how:
Do the shopping yourself
You know what to do when shopping for food - plan ahead. List down what you need. You are not impulsive with fair food to destroy your diet plan. You already know what you need to buy, and buy the food in your list. Explore for tastier and healthier food. A lot of modern recipes nowadays have less sugar, more vegetables and are healthier than the less healthy foods that are full of calories.
Take lots of water and liquids
Drinking more water makes you hydrated especially when the weather is sunny. Drinking water can also dampens down the appetite.
Foot wears
Always wear comfortable, protective foot wears. With these, you shall be at ease in whatever you do such as walking, running and staying active. Being active is highly recommended to burn your calories.
Eat before going to the fair
Eat before you go. Or bring your own food so as not to make mistake with fair food so as not to ruin your diet plan. This shall not tempt you to try unhealthy food or even expensive food. With this you save money as well.
Spread your favorite food
Do not take all your favorite foods at the fair at once. Spread the treats throughout your time or better just enjoy one or two each visit. Take your time and do not be in a hurry to take all you want to take. Ideal diet plan has fruits, grains, vegetables, moderate fat, lean meat and adequate magnesium.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes
A good diet plan can help prevent gestational diabetes. About 4% of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes when their bodies cannot maintain healthy levels of blood glucose. This does not mean the mother will have diabetes after giving birth, as mostly, they are free of diabetes again when they are not pregnant. This can be controlled with a proper diet through the help of a good diet plan.
The right food in a diet plan is important most especially during pregnancy and if gestational diabetes occurs. Diabetes happens when blood sugar is high either because of lack of insulin or because the body does not listen to insulin. Insulin pushes the sugar in the blood to the cells to turn it into usable fuel for body energy.
High blood sugar can be damaging for both the mother and her baby. Thus, it is essential to keep blood sugar at normal level. One way of doing so is to watch food intake. Following a diet plan can be very helpful. It is highly recommended to see a dietitian who is the best person who can make sure that he formulates a diet plan for your gestational diabetes that suits you with consideration to your height, weight, physical activity, glucose intolerance, personal food preferences and your growing baby’s needs. If you are taking insulin shots and some medications, your dietitian takes that into account too.
The dietitian determines your needs for daily calories and portion sizes. He takes notes of your present eating habits to ensure you get enough minerals and vitamins. He balances your meals for the right amounts of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
General guide
Eat various foods, evenly distributing carbohydrates and calories for the day. It is recommended that you take 3 small or moderate meals and 2 to 4 snacks daily and that includes snacks after dinner. Ideally, carbohydrates in the diet plan for gestational diabetes ideally are those with more fiber. Protein should be present at every meal and snacks and it can be paired with carbs. Protein helps sustain energy as well as helps give better control of blood sugar.
Foods that are high-fiber, vegetables, fruits, cereals, whole grain breads, peas, dried peas and other legumes are better than simple carbohydrates since the body absorbs them slower and that can help your blood sugar levels safe especially after meals.
Avoid beverages and foods with simple sugars like fruit juice, soda, flavored waters, flavored teas and desserts. They can quickly increase blood sugar. If you need some sweets or want to use artificial sweeteners, ask advice from your healthcare professional.
Eating habits
Be consistent in following your gestational diet plan. Your gestational diabetes shall remain controlled and your blood sugar shall be stable if your food is consistently spread throughout the day. Do not skip meals. Eat breakfast as blood sugar levels likely gets out of control in the morning. To keep it at a healthy level, limit carbs (cereal, milk, fruit, bread). Boost protein (cheese, peanut butter, eggs, nuts) instead and avoid juice.
Gradually increase exercise and physical activity to keep you healthy. Ask guidance from your health practitioner for the intensity of exercise. With the right lifestyle and diet, you can have a safe pregnancy and deliver a healthy baby.
The right food in a diet plan is important most especially during pregnancy and if gestational diabetes occurs. Diabetes happens when blood sugar is high either because of lack of insulin or because the body does not listen to insulin. Insulin pushes the sugar in the blood to the cells to turn it into usable fuel for body energy.
High blood sugar can be damaging for both the mother and her baby. Thus, it is essential to keep blood sugar at normal level. One way of doing so is to watch food intake. Following a diet plan can be very helpful. It is highly recommended to see a dietitian who is the best person who can make sure that he formulates a diet plan for your gestational diabetes that suits you with consideration to your height, weight, physical activity, glucose intolerance, personal food preferences and your growing baby’s needs. If you are taking insulin shots and some medications, your dietitian takes that into account too.
The dietitian determines your needs for daily calories and portion sizes. He takes notes of your present eating habits to ensure you get enough minerals and vitamins. He balances your meals for the right amounts of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
General guide
Eat various foods, evenly distributing carbohydrates and calories for the day. It is recommended that you take 3 small or moderate meals and 2 to 4 snacks daily and that includes snacks after dinner. Ideally, carbohydrates in the diet plan for gestational diabetes ideally are those with more fiber. Protein should be present at every meal and snacks and it can be paired with carbs. Protein helps sustain energy as well as helps give better control of blood sugar.
Foods that are high-fiber, vegetables, fruits, cereals, whole grain breads, peas, dried peas and other legumes are better than simple carbohydrates since the body absorbs them slower and that can help your blood sugar levels safe especially after meals.
Avoid beverages and foods with simple sugars like fruit juice, soda, flavored waters, flavored teas and desserts. They can quickly increase blood sugar. If you need some sweets or want to use artificial sweeteners, ask advice from your healthcare professional.
Eating habits
Be consistent in following your gestational diet plan. Your gestational diabetes shall remain controlled and your blood sugar shall be stable if your food is consistently spread throughout the day. Do not skip meals. Eat breakfast as blood sugar levels likely gets out of control in the morning. To keep it at a healthy level, limit carbs (cereal, milk, fruit, bread). Boost protein (cheese, peanut butter, eggs, nuts) instead and avoid juice.
Gradually increase exercise and physical activity to keep you healthy. Ask guidance from your health practitioner for the intensity of exercise. With the right lifestyle and diet, you can have a safe pregnancy and deliver a healthy baby.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes
A good diet plan can help prevent gestational diabetes. About 4% of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes when their bodies cannot maintain healthy levels of blood glucose. This does not mean the mother will have diabetes after giving birth, as mostly, they are free of diabetes again when they are not pregnant. This can be controlled with a proper diet through the help of a good diet plan.
The right food in a diet plan is important most especially during pregnancy and if gestational diabetes occurs. Diabetes happens when blood sugar is high either because of lack of insulin or because the body does not listen to insulin. Insulin pushes the sugar in the blood to the cells to turn it into usable fuel for body energy.
High blood sugar can be damaging for both the mother and her baby. Thus, it is essential to keep blood sugar at normal level. One way of doing so is to watch food intake. Following a diet plan can be very helpful. It is highly recommended to see a dietitian who is the best person who can make sure that he formulates a diet plan for your gestational diabetes that suits you with consideration to your height, weight, physical activity, glucose intolerance, personal food preferences and your growing baby’s needs. If you are taking insulin shots and some medications, your dietitian takes that into account too.
The dietitian determines your needs for daily calories and portion sizes. He takes notes of your present eating habits to ensure you get enough minerals and vitamins. He balances your meals for the right amounts of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
General guide
Eat various foods, evenly distributing carbohydrates and calories for the day. It is recommended that you take 3 small or moderate meals and 2 to 4 snacks daily and that includes snacks after dinner. Ideally, carbohydrates in the diet plan for gestational diabetes ideally are those with more fiber. Protein should be present at every meal and snacks and it can be paired with carbs. Protein helps sustain energy as well as helps give better control of blood sugar.
Foods that are high-fiber, vegetables, fruits, cereals, whole grain breads, peas, dried peas and other legumes are better than simple carbohydrates since the body absorbs them slower and that can help your blood sugar levels safe especially after meals.
Avoid beverages and foods with simple sugars like fruit juice, soda, flavored waters, flavored teas and desserts. They can quickly increase blood sugar. If you need some sweets or want to use artificial sweeteners, ask advice from your healthcare professional.
Eating habits
Be consistent in following your gestational diet plan. Your gestational diabetes shall remain controlled and your blood sugar shall be stable if your food is consistently spread throughout the day. Do not skip meals. Eat breakfast as blood sugar levels likely gets out of control in the morning. To keep it at a healthy level, limit carbs (cereal, milk, fruit, bread). Boost protein (cheese, peanut butter, eggs, nuts) instead and avoid juice.
Gradually increase exercise and physical activity to keep you healthy. Ask guidance from your health practitioner for the intensity of exercise. With the right lifestyle and diet, you can have a safe pregnancy and deliver a healthy baby.
The right food in a diet plan is important most especially during pregnancy and if gestational diabetes occurs. Diabetes happens when blood sugar is high either because of lack of insulin or because the body does not listen to insulin. Insulin pushes the sugar in the blood to the cells to turn it into usable fuel for body energy.
High blood sugar can be damaging for both the mother and her baby. Thus, it is essential to keep blood sugar at normal level. One way of doing so is to watch food intake. Following a diet plan can be very helpful. It is highly recommended to see a dietitian who is the best person who can make sure that he formulates a diet plan for your gestational diabetes that suits you with consideration to your height, weight, physical activity, glucose intolerance, personal food preferences and your growing baby’s needs. If you are taking insulin shots and some medications, your dietitian takes that into account too.
The dietitian determines your needs for daily calories and portion sizes. He takes notes of your present eating habits to ensure you get enough minerals and vitamins. He balances your meals for the right amounts of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
General guide
Eat various foods, evenly distributing carbohydrates and calories for the day. It is recommended that you take 3 small or moderate meals and 2 to 4 snacks daily and that includes snacks after dinner. Ideally, carbohydrates in the diet plan for gestational diabetes ideally are those with more fiber. Protein should be present at every meal and snacks and it can be paired with carbs. Protein helps sustain energy as well as helps give better control of blood sugar.
Foods that are high-fiber, vegetables, fruits, cereals, whole grain breads, peas, dried peas and other legumes are better than simple carbohydrates since the body absorbs them slower and that can help your blood sugar levels safe especially after meals.
Avoid beverages and foods with simple sugars like fruit juice, soda, flavored waters, flavored teas and desserts. They can quickly increase blood sugar. If you need some sweets or want to use artificial sweeteners, ask advice from your healthcare professional.
Eating habits
Be consistent in following your gestational diet plan. Your gestational diabetes shall remain controlled and your blood sugar shall be stable if your food is consistently spread throughout the day. Do not skip meals. Eat breakfast as blood sugar levels likely gets out of control in the morning. To keep it at a healthy level, limit carbs (cereal, milk, fruit, bread). Boost protein (cheese, peanut butter, eggs, nuts) instead and avoid juice.
Gradually increase exercise and physical activity to keep you healthy. Ask guidance from your health practitioner for the intensity of exercise. With the right lifestyle and diet, you can have a safe pregnancy and deliver a healthy baby.
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