Tips for Diabetics:

• Increase the fiber content of the diet by including more whole grains and wheat. Prefer more wheat, bajra, ragi and jowar than rice or pasta.
• Sugar, honey or fruit juice has to be avoided.
• Consume more whole pulses or legumes than opting for the split up ones.
• Soy flour can be incorporated into the recipes to provide a good quality protein in the diet.
• Consumption of raw vegetables like carrot, cucumber, cabbage and other green leafy vegetables can be increased.
• Choose fruits that have minimum amount of sugars in it.

• Increase the intake of clear soups such as a vegetable soup.
• Root vegetables has to be avoided
• Opt for lean meats and fish rather than fatty meat cuts.
• Reduce the fat content in the diet and opt for cooking with less fat such as boiling, steaming or grilling the foods.
• Keep away from Alcoholic Beverages and quit smoking.