Consistency and Variety
It may sound like a hard thing to do – be consistent and have variety
in your diet at the same time. But it is possible and it is the best
way to control your diabetes with your diet. The consistency comes
in at specific meal times and the same servings from the different food
groups. And the variety refers to trying as many different foods in the
food groups as you can.
It can be easy to find a few meals that work well with your blood sugars
and are easy to prepare and just stick with them. You are more than likely
to get bored with this and you probably aren’t getting all of the
nutrients you need from a set amount of foods.
Whether you are on the carbohydrate counting diet or the exchange diet,
you have a lot of room for flexibility. You can combine different foods
together for something new or try foods you have never had before.
You can meet with your dietician to get additional ideas for recipes
and other foods that you can eat to add more variety to your diet.
There will be times that you try a new food and your blood sugars are
higher as a result. Think back about anything else that you had done
differently that day – less activity or taking your insulin later than usual.
If the new food is the only change you experienced talk to your dietician.
You may be able to prepare the food differently or eat it with something
else or you may have to avoid that food if it doesn’t work for your diabetic
diet.
Just because you have diabetes doesn’t mean that you can’ be adventurous
and try something new, just do it at regular meal times and within the
recommended portion sizes.
More Info at: The 6-Week Diabetes Detox
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