24 Tips For Healthy Eating With Diabetes

1. Always follow a healthy eating plan.

2. Eat a wide variety of foods with fresh fruits and vegetables. Try to add one new fruit or vegetable a week.

3. Lower you salt intake.

4. Watch your portion size.

5. Increase your water intake.

6. Limit your intake of refined products. Try more whole grain products.

7. Never rush while eating. Take your time.

8. Never skip breakfast.

9. Increase your fiber intake.

10. Limit your caffeine intake.

11. For healthier bones, don’t forget to drink (or eat) enough dairy products.

12. Eat more fish high in Omega-3s (salmon, albacore tuna, etc.)

13.Try to eat at least one main dish vegetarian meal a week.

14. Eat at regular intervals. Never go more than 5 hours without a meal or snack.

15. No food is all bad. You may just have to limit the amount or frequency.

16. Make any changes in your diet gradually.

17. Spice it up. Spices added to dishes may decrease the need for salt or sugar.

18. Always carry healthy snacks with you. This may reduce the temptation to hit the junk machines.

19. When eating out order steamed vegetables instead of a starchy side dish.

20. Ask your doctor about taking a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement.

21. Consider becoming a vegetarian at least a few days a week. If you simply cannot face it try - semi-vegetarianism (eating no pork or beef).

22.Try sugar-free gum to keep your mouth busy.

23. Keep fresh vegetables cut up and in front of the refrigerator. Carrot and celery sticks or green peppers are good choices.

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