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Advice on Diabetes Sample Diet
The basic principles of a diabetic diet are low fat, high fibre and moderate protein and carbohydrates in the diet. A sample diet is based on your present intake. Insufficient information regarding your intake and other features, such as age, gender, activity pattern are available. I shall list down the basic guidelines, as a sample diet is prescribed based on the existing diet. Exchange meal is available which gives variety to the diet. Proportionate amount of other foodstuffs that are acceptable by a diabetic is noted. A low fat, moderate protein and moderate carbohydrate is suggested. Complex carbohydrates prove more beneficial in decreasing teh blood sugar levels. The intake of fibre is increased to 40 grams per day. Eating 4 to 5 meals is preferred. Avoid skipping meals. Eating at regular intervals in smaller amounts is effective in curbing blood glucose rise. Processed and fried foods are better avoided. Boiling, pressure cooking, microwave and steaming are preferred methods of cooking. Deep fat frying is not allowed. Starchy tubers are omitted. Fruits such as mango, jackfruit, banana and grapes are not recommended. Foods with high glycemic index are not taken. For individualised diets, refer to your nutritionist.
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