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This is not supposed to be perfect it is supposed to help you. Do as much as you can and follow up again the next week. Don’t have one week to plan? That’s all right, too. Remember, life happens! Go for this backup meal if you do not feel like cooking. It is especially helpful for me to prepare my meal the day after my food shop so that it doesn’t feel like a big task. Remember to search for new exciting recipes and inspiration from the Miyagi recipe books to add more variety.

Once you have a plan you can effectively make your grocery list for the upcoming week. You may find it useful to plan your meals out in advance using a digital or whiteboard planner.

Add a serving of fruit or dairy and a drink of water or unsweetened tea or coffee.

Include “good” fats such as nuts or avocados in small amounts.

Fill the last quarter with whole-grain items, such as brown rice, or starchy vegetables, such as green peas.

Fill a quarter of your plate with a protein, such as tuna, lean pork, or chicken.

Fill half of your plate with non-starchy vegetables, such as spinach, carrots, and tomatoes.

When preparing your plate, consider the following steps:

This helps to use the insulin you produce or receive within your body. It is important that you eat regular meals during the day to maintain blood sugar levels in a normal range. Despite your diabetes, the act of eating should be enjoyed and nourished. A healthy eating plan is a very important step towards reducing the stress associated with this illness. It may be overwhelming to live with diabetes.