Tips for Gestational Diabetes - Part 2
>Eat a variety of Foods
>Don't skip meals.
>Eat a good breakfast. Limit Carbs...Boost Protein...Avoid Fruit and Juice.
>Include High-fiber foods. Fresh fruit and vegetables...whole grain breads or cereal...beans and legumes
>Limit foods containing sugars...sodas, fruit juice, flavored teas, most desserts
>Limit milk intake to max. 2glasses per day - as lactose is a natural sugar
>WALK after meals... 15 to 30mins... will reduce your blood sugar levels.
>Snacks: Mixed Nuts...Dried Apricots, Plums, Prunes, Craisins...cheese...
>lentins/dal doesn't work for everyone... check your readings after meals...limit 1/2cup
>chappatis...limit 2 per meal
>make curries with base sause of Spinach or Tomato.
>Try tofu... it helps to bring down the numbers
>Salads fill up your tummy... pick smart ingredients.
>Greens are Good... Avocado, Spinach, green leafy veggies, Peas, Green beans, moong dal(easier to digest than other lentils)
>Servings of half cup fruits are fine.
>try recipes with Quinoa
>Chana dal - Garbanzo beans
>Karela (bitter gourd) does wonders... eat with chappati
>Steel Cut Oats (1/2cup)
>for Rice... cook in extra water... and drain when ready...washes out the carbs
>100%whole wheat wraps--better than chappati or whole wheat bread.
>Plain english muffin
>cucumbers, baby carrots, celery
Some More Tips from IHM Members
Eat Brown rice instead of white.
Mix soya or jawar or ragi flour with Chappati Atta.
Use Canola oil or EVOO
Drink 2% Milk... No more Whole Milk.
SAMPLE DIET FOR GESTATIONAL DIABETER
http://diet.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Sample_Diet_for_Gestational_Diabetes
OR
SAMPLE MENU'S
http://pregnancy.emedtv.com/gestational-diabetes/gestational-diabetes-sample-menu.html
OR
DIET PLAN
http://chinese-school.netfirms.com/diabetes-gestational-diet-plan.html
Hope this helps those going thru GD during their pregnancy.
Keep Smiling!!
>Don't skip meals.
>Eat a good breakfast. Limit Carbs...Boost Protein...Avoid Fruit and Juice.
>Include High-fiber foods. Fresh fruit and vegetables...whole grain breads or cereal...beans and legumes
>Limit foods containing sugars...sodas, fruit juice, flavored teas, most desserts
>Limit milk intake to max. 2glasses per day - as lactose is a natural sugar
>WALK after meals... 15 to 30mins... will reduce your blood sugar levels.
>Snacks: Mixed Nuts...Dried Apricots, Plums, Prunes, Craisins...cheese...
>lentins/dal doesn't work for everyone... check your readings after meals...limit 1/2cup
>chappatis...limit 2 per meal
>make curries with base sause of Spinach or Tomato.
>Try tofu... it helps to bring down the numbers
>Salads fill up your tummy... pick smart ingredients.
>Greens are Good... Avocado, Spinach, green leafy veggies, Peas, Green beans, moong dal(easier to digest than other lentils)
>Servings of half cup fruits are fine.
>try recipes with Quinoa
>Chana dal - Garbanzo beans
>Karela (bitter gourd) does wonders... eat with chappati
>Steel Cut Oats (1/2cup)
>for Rice... cook in extra water... and drain when ready...washes out the carbs
>100%whole wheat wraps--better than chappati or whole wheat bread.
>Plain english muffin
>cucumbers, baby carrots, celery
Some More Tips from IHM Members
Eat Brown rice instead of white.
Mix soya or jawar or ragi flour with Chappati Atta.
Use Canola oil or EVOO
Drink 2% Milk... No more Whole Milk.
SAMPLE DIET FOR GESTATIONAL DIABETER
http://diet.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Sample_Diet_for_Gestational_Diabetes
OR
SAMPLE MENU'S
http://pregnancy.emedtv.com/gestational-diabetes/gestational-diabetes-sample-menu.html
OR
DIET PLAN
http://chinese-school.netfirms.com/diabetes-gestational-diet-plan.html
Hope this helps those going thru GD during their pregnancy.
Keep Smiling!!
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