How do I know how many carbohydrates a meal or side has?Read the Nutrition Facts food label on the meal tray to find the number of carbohydrates for that meal. This is just like the food label on any other packaged food.

For some sides, such as a roll, fruit, cookie, or beverages included in your delivery, the nutrition information is contained on an insert in your box. You can find the number of carbohydrates on the list, along with other nutrition information.

For additional information regarding Diabetes or nutrition, in general, visit the following web sites: www.Diabetes.org and www.EatRight.org

We hope this information is helpful and lessens some of the confusion you may feel in managing your nutrition plan. Remember to always contact your health care provider with any specific questions regarding your Diabetes. If you have questions about our menu, meal ingredients or our program, feel free to contact our Customer Care team at 1.866.204.6111.

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Help Manage your Diabetes with Mom’s Meals NourishCare®

Questions and Answers for our Family of Customers Living with Diabetes

MOM’S MEALS NOURISHCAREMomsMeals.com1.866.204.6111

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Which Mom’s Meals are okay for me to eat? All of the meals on our menu can work for people managing Diabetes. It’s important, however, to understand that what you eat may impact your Diabetes.

Eating regular meals and snacks containing a variety of foods and nutrients, and sensible portion sizes may make it easier to control your blood sugar and Diabetes.

THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT MOM’S MEALS MAKES IT EASY, providing you with the building blocks for nutritious eating with Diabetes. Many of our meals are also low in fat and lower in sodium, making it easy to make good nutrition choices.

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How should I eat Mom’s Meals if I have Diabetes? Follow your eating plan as recommended by your health care provider. Stick to the range of carbohydrates that is recommended for each meal and snack. Here are a few simple tips:

• If the meal carbohydrate level is in your recommended range, you can eat the whole meal.

• If a meal includes a number of carbohydrates that is over your recommended level, you may need to eat a portion of the meal, and save the rest for a snack.

• When it’s time for a snack, you can eat the meal side, such as a roll or fruit, as part of your snack if it is in your health care provider’s recommended range.

You can order meals that are within your recommended level of carbohydrates. Our menus list the number of carbohydrates for entrees (the food included in the sealed tray) as well as for the whole meal (entrée plus sides and beverages) to make your selections easy.

Is sugar off limits for me with Diabetes? Not necessarily. All foods with carbohydrates, such as bread, pasta, milk, vegetables, and fruit, can impact a person’s blood glucose level.

Rather than simply avoiding something altogether, eating within a carbohydrate “budget” each day is important for Diabetes management. Everyone’s “budget” is unique, however, and is based on many factors—body weight and weight loss goals, activity level, diabetic medications usage and frequency, age, and other medical conditions. Follow the advice of your health care provider.

How many carbohydrates should I eat?Everyone’s carbohydrate needs are different. Ask your health care provider or your registered dietitian about an eating plan that is right for you. Your plan may include the number of meals and snacks, timing of eating and the grams of carbohydrates you should eat per day to control your blood sugar.

Many people with Diabetes have 3 meals and 2 snacks a day, eating every 4 – 5 hours. Their health care provider may recommend, for example, that they consume between 45 – 60 grams of carbohydrates at a meal, 15 – 20 grams at a snack, and have a total of 180 – 240 grams of carbohydrates per day. Your health care provider may recommend levels higher or lower than these based on factors such as your level of physical activity, medications and calorie needs.

Diabetes is a disease that results in high levels of blood sugar (glucose) circulating throughout the body. It may be managed by following a healthy eating plan that includes a variety of nutritious foods in moderate amounts, consumed at regular intervals throughout each day, engaging in regular exercise, taking medications as prescribed by your health care provider, and closely monitoring blood glucose levels.

At Mom’s Meals NourishCare®, we know that what you eat can make a difference in your health, which is why we provide nutritionally complete, condition appropriate meals to make it easier for those managing a chronic condition.

We recognize the challenge that you may face as you try to manage your Diabetes. At Mom’s Meals NourishCare, we’ve done our best to make this easier for you. Our menus are designed so that you can easily access the information you need to make the best choices. And, since there isn’t just one meal solution to manage Diabetes, we give you the option to choose the meals that best suit your particular needs—every meal, every order.

Here are answers to the more common questions we receive from some of our valued customers living with Diabetes.

What are carbohydrates?Carbohydrates are one of the three main nutrients that make up the foods we eat; protein and fat are the other two, in addition to a variety of vitamins and minerals. Foods that provide carbohydrates include grains (breads, pasta, rice), starchy vegetables (corn, peas, potatoes), fruits, dairy and other sweets or sugars. Carbohydrates (in any form) are broken down by the body into glucose (blood sugar), which is the body’s primary and preferred source of energy. 

How many carbohydrates are in Mom’s Meals?Most Mom’s Meals have between 80 – 120 grams of carbohydrates. It’s important to understand that there are two carbohydrate amounts—one for the entrée (tray only) and one for the whole meal (entrée plus sides and/or beverages).

ITEM American Classics CARBS (g)

017 Beef Pot Pie and Spiced Blueberry & Apple Crisp and Whole Wheat Dinner Roll 77 102

020 Chicken Pot Pie and Apple & Raisin Crisp 100 112

023 Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy, Roasted Potatoes and Seasoned Green Beans, Orange, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll and Margarine 34 77

041 Beef Goulash and Seasoned Vegetables, Orange and Whole Wheat Dinner Roll 44 88

057 Grilled Chicken Breast with Orange Wild Rice Salad and Spiced Fruit Medley and Granola

59 106

090 NEW Beef Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy over Pasta and Seasoned Country Blend Vegetables, Applesauce and Granola

49 111

091 Ham with Parsley Potatoes and Seasoned Mixed Vegetables, Orange and Maple Oatmeal Cookie

28 86

114 BBQ Chicken with Roasted Potato Medley and Seasoned Country Blend Vegetables, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll and Fruit Juice

51 92

120 NEW Turkey Tetrazini and Brown Sugar Peaches and Maple Oatmeal Cookie 59 98

141 NEW Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Cranberry Sauce over Rice and Steamed Vegetables , Whole Wheat Dinner Roll and Fruit Juice

65 106

376 Beef & Noodles and Cheesy Broccoli-Cauliflower Blend, Blueberry Applesauce and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie

32 87

406 Homestyle Beef Meatloaf with Roasted Potatoes and Seasoned Vegetables, Fruit Juice and Whole Wheat Dinner Roll 46 87

716 Tuna Casserole with Vegetables and Spiced Blueberry and Apple Crisp 91 103

889 Creamy Macaroni & Cheese with All Beef Lil’ Smokies and Seasoned Peas, Fruit Juice and Granola 38 100

V 890 Creamy Macaroni & Cheese and Seasoned Vegetable Blend, Orange, and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie 43 100

Soup & Sandwich

063 Sloppy Joe (Bar-B-Que Sauce and Beef) and Seasoned Mixed Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bun, Fruit Juice and Fudge Round 26 98

065 Cheeseburger and Seasoned Mixed Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bun, Applesauce and Granola 18 102

098 Improved Beef Chili with Beans and Cornbread, Orange and Fruit Juice 45 90

101 Improved BBQ Pulled Pork and German Style Potato Salad, Whole Wheat Bun and Orange 23 76

ITEM Soup & Sandwich (continued) CARBS (g)

V 124 NEW Corn Chowder and Peaches with Cherries and Granola 71 118

128 NEW Rib Patty Sandwich and Pasta Salad with Bacon and Peas, Whole Wheat Bun and Orange

40 93

V 135 NEW Broccoli Cheese Soup and Spiced Blueberry and Apple Crisp and Maple Oatmeal Cookie

66 106

International Flavors

013 Spaghetti & Meatballs with Marinara Sauce and Italian Style Peas, Orange and Maple Oatmeal Cookie 53 110

V 015 Cheese Lasagna with Marinara Sauce and Seasoned Vegetables, Orange and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie 43 100

V 033 Mushroom Risotto and Italian Style Peas, Orange and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie 49 105

035 Chicken Marsala with Gluten Free Rotini Pasta and Seasoned Vegetables, Orange and Maple Oatmeal Cookie

51 108

V 060 Improved Coconut Curry Vegetables and Brown Rice, Pineapple Cup and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie

49 102

074 Grilled Chicken Breast with Teriyaki Sauce over White Rice and Stir Fry Vegetables, Applesauce and Granola

51 113

V 085 Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice, Orange, String Cheese and Chocolate Pudding 65 118

V 095 Teriyaki Stir Fry Vegetables over Brown Rice and Brown Sugar Peaches, Fruit Juice and Granola

72 134

096 Chicken Alfredo and Italian Green Beans & Red Peppers, Applesauce and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie 40 92

104 Beef Tacos with Refried Beans and Fiesta Blend Vegetables, Flour Tortillas and Applesauce

34 86

118 NEW Pineapple Chicken over Rice and Green Beans and Sweet Potatoes and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie

62 100

122 NEW Chicken Carbonara and Italian Style Peas, Fruit Juice and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie

39 92

619 Chicken Fajitas with Spanish Rice, Flour Tortillas and Orange 27 84

V 872 Improved Moroccan Spiced Carrots and Raisins with Quinoa and Sweet Pineapple and Apples, Orange and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie

75 131

V 886 Improved Vegetable Primavera with Pasta and Strawberry Rhubarb Applesauce, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll and Peanut Butter

67 96

Carbs (g): Approximate grams of carbohydrates are shown for the entree (tray only) and the full meal Heart Friendly: <800mg Sodium <30% Fat <10% Sat. Fat Lower Sodium: <800mg sodium V Vegetarian : Free from meat protein - may include dairy, eggs, beans, plant protein and nuts.

Carbs (g): Approximate grams of carbohydrates are shown for the entree (tray only) and the full meal Heart Friendly: <800mg Sodium <30% Fat <10% Sat. Fat Lower Sodium: <800mg sodium V Vegetarian : Free from meat protein - may include dairy, eggs, beans, plant protein and nuts.

Customer Favorite Customer Favorite

Approximate grams of carbohydrates are shown for the entree (tray only) and the full meal with side(s) included.

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How should I eat Mom’s Meals if I have Diabetes? Follow your eating plan as recommended by your health care provider. Stick to the range of carbohydrates that is recommended for each meal and snack. Here are a few simple tips:

• If the meal carbohydrate level is in your recommended range, you can eat the whole meal.

• If a meal includes a number of carbohydrates that is over your recommended level, you may need to eat a portion of the meal, and save the rest for a snack.

• When it’s time for a snack, you can eat the meal side, such as a roll or fruit, as part of your snack if it is in your health care provider’s recommended range.

You can order meals that are within your recommended level of carbohydrates. Our menus list the number of carbohydrates for entrees (the food included in the sealed tray) as well as for the whole meal (entrée plus sides and beverages) to make your selections easy.

Is sugar off limits for me with Diabetes? Not necessarily. All foods with carbohydrates, such as bread, pasta, milk, vegetables, and fruit, can impact a person’s blood glucose level.

Rather than simply avoiding something altogether, eating within a carbohydrate “budget” each day is important for Diabetes management. Everyone’s “budget” is unique, however, and is based on many factors—body weight and weight loss goals, activity level, diabetic medications usage and frequency, age, and other medical conditions. Follow the advice of your health care provider.

How many carbohydrates should I eat?Everyone’s carbohydrate needs are different. Ask your health care provider or your registered dietitian about an eating plan that is right for you. Your plan may include the number of meals and snacks, timing of eating and the grams of carbohydrates you should eat per day to control your blood sugar.

Many people with Diabetes have 3 meals and 2 snacks a day, eating every 4 – 5 hours. Their health care provider may recommend, for example, that they consume between 45 – 60 grams of carbohydrates at a meal, 15 – 20 grams at a snack, and have a total of 180 – 240 grams of carbohydrates per day. Your health care provider may recommend levels higher or lower than these based on factors such as your level of physical activity, medications and calorie needs.

Diabetes is a disease that results in high levels of blood sugar (glucose) circulating throughout the body. It may be managed by following a healthy eating plan that includes a variety of nutritious foods in moderate amounts, consumed at regular intervals throughout each day, engaging in regular exercise, taking medications as prescribed by your health care provider, and closely monitoring blood glucose levels.

At Mom’s Meals NourishCare®, we know that what you eat can make a difference in your health, which is why we provide nutritionally complete, condition appropriate meals to make it easier for those managing a chronic condition.

We recognize the challenge that you may face as you try to manage your Diabetes. At Mom’s Meals NourishCare, we’ve done our best to make this easier for you. Our menus are designed so that you can easily access the information you need to make the best choices. And, since there isn’t just one meal solution to manage Diabetes, we give you the option to choose the meals that best suit your particular needs—every meal, every order.

Here are answers to the more common questions we receive from some of our valued customers living with Diabetes.

What are carbohydrates?Carbohydrates are one of the three main nutrients that make up the foods we eat; protein and fat are the other two, in addition to a variety of vitamins and minerals. Foods that provide carbohydrates include grains (breads, pasta, rice), starchy vegetables (corn, peas, potatoes), fruits, dairy and other sweets or sugars. Carbohydrates (in any form) are broken down by the body into glucose (blood sugar), which is the body’s primary and preferred source of energy. 

How many carbohydrates are in Mom’s Meals?Most Mom’s Meals have between 80 – 120 grams of carbohydrates. It’s important to understand that there are two carbohydrate amounts—one for the entrée (tray only) and one for the whole meal (entrée plus sides and/or beverages).

ITEM American Classics CARBS (g)

017 Beef Pot Pie and Spiced Blueberry & Apple Crisp and Whole Wheat Dinner Roll 77 102

020 Chicken Pot Pie and Apple & Raisin Crisp 100 112

023 Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy, Roasted Potatoes and Seasoned Green Beans, Orange, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll and Margarine 34 77

041 Beef Goulash and Seasoned Vegetables, Orange and Whole Wheat Dinner Roll 44 88

057 Grilled Chicken Breast with Orange Wild Rice Salad and Spiced Fruit Medley and Granola

59 106

090 NEW Beef Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy over Pasta and Seasoned Country Blend Vegetables, Applesauce and Granola

49 111

091 Ham with Parsley Potatoes and Seasoned Mixed Vegetables, Orange and Maple Oatmeal Cookie

28 86

114 BBQ Chicken with Roasted Potato Medley and Seasoned Country Blend Vegetables, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll and Fruit Juice

51 92

120 NEW Turkey Tetrazini and Brown Sugar Peaches and Maple Oatmeal Cookie 59 98

141 NEW Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Cranberry Sauce over Rice and Steamed Vegetables , Whole Wheat Dinner Roll and Fruit Juice

65 106

376 Beef & Noodles and Cheesy Broccoli-Cauliflower Blend, Blueberry Applesauce and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie

32 87

406 Homestyle Beef Meatloaf with Roasted Potatoes and Seasoned Vegetables, Fruit Juice and Whole Wheat Dinner Roll 46 87

716 Tuna Casserole with Vegetables and Spiced Blueberry and Apple Crisp 91 103

889 Creamy Macaroni & Cheese with All Beef Lil’ Smokies and Seasoned Peas, Fruit Juice and Granola 38 100

V 890 Creamy Macaroni & Cheese and Seasoned Vegetable Blend, Orange, and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie 43 100

Soup & Sandwich

063 Sloppy Joe (Bar-B-Que Sauce and Beef) and Seasoned Mixed Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bun, Fruit Juice and Fudge Round 26 98

065 Cheeseburger and Seasoned Mixed Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bun, Applesauce and Granola 18 102

098 Improved Beef Chili with Beans and Cornbread, Orange and Fruit Juice 45 90

101 Improved BBQ Pulled Pork and German Style Potato Salad, Whole Wheat Bun and Orange 23 76

ITEM Soup & Sandwich (continued) CARBS (g)

V 124 NEW Corn Chowder and Peaches with Cherries and Granola 71 118

128 NEW Rib Patty Sandwich and Pasta Salad with Bacon and Peas, Whole Wheat Bun and Orange

40 93

V 135 NEW Broccoli Cheese Soup and Spiced Blueberry and Apple Crisp and Maple Oatmeal Cookie

66 106

International Flavors

013 Spaghetti & Meatballs with Marinara Sauce and Italian Style Peas, Orange and Maple Oatmeal Cookie 53 110

V 015 Cheese Lasagna with Marinara Sauce and Seasoned Vegetables, Orange and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie 43 100

V 033 Mushroom Risotto and Italian Style Peas, Orange and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie 49 105

035 Chicken Marsala with Gluten Free Rotini Pasta and Seasoned Vegetables, Orange and Maple Oatmeal Cookie

51 108

V 060 Improved Coconut Curry Vegetables and Brown Rice, Pineapple Cup and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie

49 102

074 Grilled Chicken Breast with Teriyaki Sauce over White Rice and Stir Fry Vegetables, Applesauce and Granola

51 113

V 085 Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice, Orange, String Cheese and Chocolate Pudding 65 118

V 095 Teriyaki Stir Fry Vegetables over Brown Rice and Brown Sugar Peaches, Fruit Juice and Granola

72 134

096 Chicken Alfredo and Italian Green Beans & Red Peppers, Applesauce and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie 40 92

104 Beef Tacos with Refried Beans and Fiesta Blend Vegetables, Flour Tortillas and Applesauce

34 86

118 NEW Pineapple Chicken over Rice and Green Beans and Sweet Potatoes and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie

62 100

122 NEW Chicken Carbonara and Italian Style Peas, Fruit Juice and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie

39 92

619 Chicken Fajitas with Spanish Rice, Flour Tortillas and Orange 27 84

V 872 Improved Moroccan Spiced Carrots and Raisins with Quinoa and Sweet Pineapple and Apples, Orange and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie

75 131

V 886 Improved Vegetable Primavera with Pasta and Strawberry Rhubarb Applesauce, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll and Peanut Butter

67 96

Carbs (g): Approximate grams of carbohydrates are shown for the entree (tray only) and the full meal Heart Friendly: <800mg Sodium <30% Fat <10% Sat. Fat Lower Sodium: <800mg sodium V Vegetarian : Free from meat protein - may include dairy, eggs, beans, plant protein and nuts.

Carbs (g): Approximate grams of carbohydrates are shown for the entree (tray only) and the full meal Heart Friendly: <800mg Sodium <30% Fat <10% Sat. Fat Lower Sodium: <800mg sodium V Vegetarian : Free from meat protein - may include dairy, eggs, beans, plant protein and nuts.

Customer Favorite Customer Favorite

Approximate grams of carbohydrates are shown for the entree (tray only) and the full meal with side(s) included.

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How do I know how many carbohydrates a meal or side has?Read the Nutrition Facts food label on the meal tray to find the number of carbohydrates for that meal. This is just like the food label on any other packaged food.

For some sides, such as a roll, fruit, cookie, or beverages included in your delivery, the nutrition information is contained on an insert in your box. You can find the number of carbohydrates on the list, along with other nutrition information.

For additional information regarding Diabetes or nutrition, in general, visit the following web sites: www.Diabetes.org and www.EatRight.org

We hope this information is helpful and lessens some of the confusion you may feel in managing your nutrition plan. Remember to always contact your health care provider with any specific questions regarding your Diabetes. If you have questions about our menu, meal ingredients or our program, feel free to contact our Customer Care team at 1.866.204.6111.

*007008/3333*

Help Manage your Diabetes with Mom’s Meals NourishCare®

Questions and Answers for our Family of Customers Living with Diabetes

MOM’S MEALS NOURISHCAREMomsMeals.com1.866.204.6111

DF0817

Which Mom’s Meals are okay for me to eat? All of the meals on our menu can work for people managing Diabetes. It’s important, however, to understand that what you eat may impact your Diabetes.

Eating regular meals and snacks containing a variety of foods and nutrients, and sensible portion sizes may make it easier to control your blood sugar and Diabetes.

THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT MOM’S MEALS MAKES IT EASY, providing you with the building blocks for nutritious eating with Diabetes. Many of our meals are also low in fat and lower in sodium, making it easy to make good nutrition choices.

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