Medically reviewed by Dr. Unsa Mohsin.
Nutrition plays a very important role in the lifestyle of a diabetic patient. A healthy meal plan can help keep blood sugar levels in your target range. What a diabetic patient chooses to eat, how much they choose to eat and meal timings are all essential in keeping blood sugar levels within the range recommended by a healthcare provider. Diabetic patients assume that eating foods they love is not an option but the good news is that you can still enjoy your favourite foods by cutting down on the portion size.
The food groups that Diabetic patients can intake are as follows:
Vegetables: For Diabetes patients, it is recommended to have broccoli, greens, carrots, potatoes, corn, tomatoes and green peas.
Fruits: Melon, apples, bananas, grapes and berries are recommended.
Protein: Diabetic patients can have lean meat, turkey or chicken. Other forms of protein intake are eggs, fish and nuts.
It is recommended to visit a nutritionist and get a customized meal plan made.
Listing down a few healthy recipes diabetes patients can make easily:
EGG AND AVACADO TOAST
A healthy yet yummy breakfast is always a good idea. Poach the eggs by cracking them into the water, completely submerging them. Microwave for about a minute or so until the white is set and the yolk is starting to set. Toast the bread and spread each piece with mashed avocado. Sprinkle avocado with salt and pepper. Top each piece with poached eggs and then top the egg with some Greek yoghurt.
BUTTERY LEMON GRILLED FISH ON GRILLED ASPARAGUS!
Start by heating grill pan over medium heat. Coat the asparagus with cooking spray and cook for about 5 minutes until crisp, turning occasionally. Next coat both the sides of the fish, sprinkle with black pepper and cook on each side. Meanwhile combine light butter, lemon zest and salt in a bowl. Spoon the butter mixture over the asparagus and spread overall. Top with the fish and squeeze lemon juice over fish.
Since dessert goes straight to the heart here’s one yummy dessert recipe!
APPLE CRISP!
Preheat oven to 375 F simultaneously in a bowl combine brown sugar, flour, oats, margarine, cinnamon, nutmeg, and some vanilla. Blend with a fork until moistened and crumbly. Layer apples in oil sprayed pan and sprinkle brown sugar mixture evenly over top. Tada! A healthy yet yummy dessert will be ready in about 30 minutes.
