What Is a Good Diabetic Lunch?
Diabetics need to eat balanced meals containing food from different food groups. There should not be too many carbohydrates, though some carbohydrates are essential for energy. A good diabetic lunch is low in fat, low in calories, but balanced with lean protein, carbohydrates and minimal fat.
Proteins
Consider 2 to 3 oz. of lean meat, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup baked beans, one egg, 4 oz. tofu, or 1 tbsp. peanut butter.
Carbohydrates
Consider two slices of wheat bread, 1/3 cup pasta, 1 cup of soup or a fruit salad.
Vegetables
Consider a tossed salad, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, celery sticks or carrot sticks.
Dairy
Consider 1/2 cup skim milk or 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt.
Sample Meals
Try 2 oz. of sliced turkey, two slices of wheat bread, lettuce and tomato, 2 tsp. of salad dressing and a small orange.
For another choice, try 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese, 1 cup of chicken noodle soup, celery sticks, six soda crackers and fruited sugar-free Jello.
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