Diabetic Diet

A healthy diet for diabetes is one that would be healthy for just about anyone. It focuses on four major categories of nutrition:

• Balanced carbohydrate intake, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
• Fiber-rich foods, such as nuts and legumes (fresh fruits, vegetables).
• Low fat and lean protein foods.
• Low fat choices and low fat cooking methods. 

Diabetic Diet Plan

The next step is creating a diet plan you can live with. There are several ways of doing this. For example as one option, the American Diabetes Association recommends the plate method: at every meal, give over half your plate to non-starchy vegetables, a quarter to lean meats, and a quarter to a whole grain or starchy item. 

There are many different approaches to meal planning with diabetes. Not sure what to eat? Contact us to schedule a session.

Nutrition and Diabetes at Baptist Health

Baptist Health can help with a healthy diet. Our diabetes educators will work with you to map out your long-term goals and create a meal plan that’s right for you. We can help with weight loss plans as well for long-term results.