Diet Planning For A Diabetic

Diet Planning for A Diabetic

- Ms. Preety Tyagi

Food Groups for a Diabetic Diet

The common belief is that you must give up all your favorite foods as soon as you are diagnosed with Diabetes. It’s not true, but there are a few items that should be either avoided or eaten in moderation.

Before we proceed to our diabetic diet, let’s talk about the five important food groups that should be included in our everyday meals.

Group I: Non-starchy veggies: broccoli, capsicum, bottle gourd, carrot, cabbage, leafy vegetables, onion, lady’s finger.

Group II: Whole grains: like roti, brown rice, whole wheat bread, oats, bajra, jowar, barley, corn.

Group III: Lean Protein: like soybean, pulses, eggs, fish, nuts, skinless chicken.

Group IV: Dairy/Dairy products: like low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese.

Group V: Fruits: like apples, berries, papaya, melon