Diabetes Diet and Diabetes Recipes
Diabetes Food Pyramid
The Diabetes Food Pyramid divides food into six groups. These groups or sections on the pyramid vary in size. The largest group — grains, beans, and starchy vegetables — is on the bottom. This means that you should eat more servings of grains, beans, and starchy vegetables than of any of the other foods. The smallest group — fats, sweets, and alcohol — is at the top of the pyramid. This tells you to eat very few servings from these food groups.
Recipe Categories
Appetizers and Beverages, Breads
Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
Dips, Sauces & Condiments, Entrees, Beef-Pork-Lamb
Entrees, Poultry, Entrees, Seafood
Entrees, Vegetable, Pasta Dishes
Seasonal, Snacks
Soups, Salads & Sandwiches
Diabetes Recipes Diet
Diabetic diet planning can be hard. Whether you are a type 1 or type 2 diabetic a special diet is needed to control your blood sugar levels and maintain your health. You should talk to your team of medical professionals to find out your special diet needs. The recipes on this site are generally lower in sugar and calories than their traditional counterparts. With a little creativity ingredients can be left out or substituted in most recipes to make them diabetic friendly. There are some great recipes here. Try one of the categories on the left or use the search feature in the top right corner.
Diabetic diet is it should be individualized. Diet plan should be design individually by a physician when diagnosis is made, and periodically thereafter. Young diabetic will usually need more calories as they are in the growing stage. Physically active person with diabetes will also need more calories. Diabetic who are sedentary and overweight will require less calories. A physician can help you to customized you diabetic diet according to your goal.
Sugar and sweets can be part of a diabetic diet, but should be combined with other foods to lessen their impact on blood sugar. If you choose to have dessert, plan ahead, substituting it for other carbohydrates in the meal (like pasta, rice, or bread). When preparing desserts, reduce the sugar, when possible, to about 1/3 to 1/2 of the original amount, or use sugar substitutes.
Weight loss and daily exercise lower blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol — which in turn may lower amount of medication you need.
Whole grains, beans, and starchy vegetables (like potatoes and corn) are low in fat and cholesterol. They’re also packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Diabetic Diet Main Dishes
Asian Tofu Salad
Baked Cod Casserole
Chicken Cutlets with Grape-Shallot Sauce
Chicken Thighs with Leeks & Shiitakes
Crab Quesadillas
Elise’s Sesame Noodles
Fennel-Crusted Salmon on White Beans
Spring Into Healthy Dining
When combined with tender onions and sweet peas, these versatile turkey cutlets are the perfect dish to help usher in spring. From start to finish, this satisfying meal is swiftly prepared in just 30 minutes.
Vegetable Group: 1 cup raw vegetable; 1/2 cup vegetable juice
Fruit Group: 1 medium-size fresh fruit; 1/2 cup canned fruit; 1/2 cup fruit juice
Milk Group: 1 cup (8 ounces) milk or yogurt
Eat living and uncooked organic foods: Living raw foods retain a higher level of enzymes, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and fibers.
Eat smaller portions: Reduce the burden from the digestive system for optimum health and longevity.
