November 21, 2022

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: The Foods You Eat

Choose healthier foods and drinks most of the time. Pick foods that are high in fiber and low in fat and sugar. Build a plate that includes a balance of vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates. Drink water instead of sweetened drinks or sodas. More information about preventing diabetes can be found here.

Examples of non-starchy vegetables (1/2 your plate)

Asparagus
Broccoli
Brussel sprouts
Carrots
Leafy greens
Green beans
Peppers
Zucchini
Tomatoes
Mushrooms

Examples of protein foods (1/4 of your plate)

Chicken/turkey
Eggs
Shellfish (e.g., shrimp, scallops, mussels)
Fish (e.g., salmon, tuna, tilapia)
Lean beef cuts (sirloin, chuck, flank, tenderloin)
Lean pork (center loin chop or tenderloin)
Lean deli meats
Cheese
Beans / lentils
Nuts
Tofu

Examples of Carbohydrate foods (1/4 of your plate)

Whole grains (e.g., brown rice, oats, quinoa)
Starchy vegetables (e.g., squash, potato, yams, greens peas)
Fruits and dried fruits
Dairy products (e.g., milk, yogurt)

TIP: Try to incorporate meal planning into your weekly schedule. If you take some time over the weekend to plan out your meals and your snacks and then do your grocery shopping according to your plan, you will be less likely to say “we have nothing for dinner” during the week and then decide to eat out or grab something unhealthy as your Plan B.

Check out the Healthy Eating Blog on the American Diabetes Association page for some great ideas.

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