Diet for Diabetes

• 2 cups of variety of fruit.
• 2.5 cups of richly colored vegetables
• 3 ounce of whole grains like whole-wheat bread. oatmeal or brown rice.
  up to 3 ounces of dairy foods ( a serving = 1 cup of low-fat milk or yogurt, 15 ounce of cheese).
• 5 ounces of meat, fish eggs, or legumes for protein
• 5 teaspoons of oils (including the oil found in nuts and fish)
• 130 to 295 discretionary calories such as sweets ( about 1 cookies or 1/2 cup of ice cream).

Avoid

glucose sugar, honey, chocolates and all candies.

Take in moderation

potatoes, yam, sweet potatoes, mangoes, grapes, bananas, alcoholic beverages, fried foods, dried or preserved fruits, salad oils, cakes and pastries.

Extra helping

Green leafy vegetables, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Radish, Buttermilk, tea and coffee (without sugar)