Food Advice7

The general guidelines on diet

In a typical day’s meals and snacks,

Calories-1500-1800 Kcal

60% carbohydrate

20% fat 20% proteins DIABETIC FOOD PYRAMID

DIABETIC SAMPLE DIET Divide the plate

into ½ and the 2 nd half into equal ¼.

Fill the 1st half with non starch vegetables like spinach,carrots,tomatoes.

The ¼ with meat/proteins like egg,fish,chicken.

The remaining ¼ with rice,bread,potatoes,cereals.

1 serving of non fat sugar free yohurt or milk.

One serving of fruits like guava,apple.

ADVANTAGES

Even carbohyrate distribution throughout the day.

Lowers carbohydrate intake Contain more

fibre,antioxidants,photochemicals and quality proteins

GLYCEMIC INDEX DEFINITION- measure of effects of

carbohydrates on blood sugar. Lower Glycemic index-slower rates of

digestion & absorption,greater extraction from liver & periphery.

FACTORS- Type of starch,entrapment of starch,fat & protein content,presence of salt or organic acid.

GI = AUC of test food x 100 AUC of standard

GLYCEMIC INDEX OF FOODS

Classification

GI Range

Examples

LOW GI 55 or less Fruits & vegetables,bread, pulses,milk

MEDIUM GI 56-69 Whole wheat, sugar,white rice

HIGH GI 70 or above Cornflakes,potato, watermelon,glucose

BENEFITS

Increase body ‘s sensitivity to insulin

Improve diabetic control Reduce hunger & prolong physical

endurance Helps to re-feul carbohydrate stores Helps to reduce cholesterol

DO’S AND DONTS

Eat food at fixed day hours Have three proper meals & light

snacks in between The gaps between meals should

be short Drink a lot of water that will help

flush the toxins off Avoid fried foods and

sweetmeats Include fresh vegetable salad in

every meal Include sprouts in the diet

Don't fry foods instead bake or boil

Eat less high-fat red meat and fish. Avoid organ meats

Limit the use of condiments such as ketchup,- high in salt and sugar

Limit salt Avoid ready to eat and junk

foods Don't skip meals and medicine

SPECIAL FOOD FOR DIABETICS

BITTERGOURD- Plant Insulin BLACKBERRY- Contain glucoside GARLIC- contain potassium,zinc

& sulphur ONION- Diuretic & Digestive

property FIBRES- Aids slow digestion &

absorption of nutrition CINNAMON SOLUTION- Promote

glucose metabolism & reduce cholesterol

ANTIOXIDANT