There is no such thing as a “diabetic diet” it is merely a healthy eating plan. Most of us know what we SHOULD be eating, yet we do not necessarily implement this in our daily lives.
Most of the health issues (diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol) that our society is burdened with today (locally and internationally) are related to unhealthy eating habits: too much fast food, too many sugary drinks, too many sweets and cakes and cookies, too much alcohol, too much food per meal…. and the list goes on. Along with our busy lifestyles, many of us don’t find the time to exercise either, and when one puts the 2 together you have a time bomb waiting to explode.
“If you cannot find time for health, find time for illness”
Some general principles that should be adopted as part of a healthy eating plan
PLEASE NOTE: The information below is merely a guide and should not replace the advice given to you by your doctor or dietician.
- Eat at regular intervals throughout the day, and try and distribute the carbohydrates evenly across all 3 meals. Instead of eating fruit with meals, save these and eat them as a snack mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Eat about 2-3 servings of medium-sized fruit per day.
- Manage the portions of food that are consumed at each meal
- Trim off any excess fat before cooking
- Avoid fast foods and sugar foods
