A few useful tips for diabetics - follow proper diet

#diabetic #eathealthy Diabetes is a disease that everyone dreads and does not want to be associated with and whether you are pre-diabetic or borderline diabetic, or diabetes is part of your family, following a diabetic diet is a must. Basically, a diabetic diet should be high on fiber, must contain milk without cream, buttermilk, fresh seasonal fruits, green vegetables etcetera. And, care must be taken to consume food in moderation.
In the Indian context the ratio should preferably be 60:20:20 for carbs, fats and proteins. The daily intake of calorie should be between 1,500-1,800 calories and there should be at least two seasonal fruits and three vegetables in the diet plan. Fresh fruits are always better than dry fruits.
Drinking tomato juice with salt and pepper every morning on an empty stomach is also good for diabetics. Moreover, whole grains, oats, millets and other high fiber foods should be included in the meals. In case one craves for pasta or noodles, it should be accompanied with vegetable/sprouts.
It is better to include peas, beans, broccoli and spinach /leafy vegetables in one's diet to counter the effects of diabetes. As far as fruits are concerned papaya, apple, orange, pear and guava are preferable over mangoes, bananas, and grapes because the sugar content for these is high.