If you have diabetes, the first step to eating smart is to control portion size. Look at your dinner plate and imagine three sections, as shown below. Starches and proteins go in the small sections, and the biggest section can be filled with non-starchy vegetables. Add fruit and low-fat dairy on the side. Now you have a balanced meal!
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TIP: What Does Healthy Eating Really Mean?
- Eating a variety of foods, including vegetables, whole grains, fruits, non-fat dairy foods, healthy fats, and lean meats or meat substitutes
- Trying not to eat too much food
- Trying not to eat too much of one type of food
- Spacing your meals evenly throughout the day
- Not skipping meals
Talk with your health care provider about diabetes and the help available through UPMC Centers for Diabetes Education and Support. Learn more at UPMC.com/Diabetes. If you don’t have a health care provider, schedule an appointment with a UPMC physician by calling 1-800-533-UPMC.
Source:
American Diabetes Association Where do I Begin brochure.
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