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In this powerpoint you can learn how to plan meals to improve blood sugar control. Join Megrette Fletcher, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator as she explains how to Eat Around the Plate, for balance, moderation and variety.
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WelcomeTo Eat What You Love, Love What
You Eat with Diabetes.By Michelle May, MD &
Megrette Fletcher M.Ed, RD, CDE
Let’s learn about Meal Planning
Carbohydrateshave the single greatest effect
on your blood sugar.
You already learned that
What do Low Carbohydrate Vegetables and Protein do to blood sugar?
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The Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat with Diabetes Plate
Low Carbohydrates vegetables can be found on the left side of this diagram.
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The Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat with Diabetes Plate
Low Carbohydrates vegetables do not raise blood sugar. In fact the fiber in these foods can lowers blood sugar.
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The Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat with Diabetes Plate
Protein can be found in the bottom right quarter of this diagram.
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The Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat with Diabetes Plate
Meat, chicken, cheese, eggs, cottage cheese, nuts & tofu are examples of protein rich foods.
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The Eat What You Love with Diabetes Plate
Protein does not raise your blood sugar.In fact, pairing protein with a carbohydrate can improve blood sugar.
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The Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat with Diabetes Plate
Using this diagram, lets “Eat Around the Plate.”
which provides balance, moderation
and variety.
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Try to “Eat Around The Plate”
Start with Low Carbohydrate
vegetables
Add Protein
Then add Carbohydrates
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The Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat with Diabetes Plate
• Carbohydrates include bread, crackers, pasta, rice, cereal, snack foods and dessert.
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The Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat with Diabetes Plate
• Carbohydrates also include all milk,(soy, rice, hemp, whole or low fat) yogurt, or fruit.
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Nutrition Informationis a tool, not a weapon,
for better health.
Join us as we teach you more than WHAT to eat.
. Liscover
Mindful Eating can help you understand
WHY you are eating.
And help you become Aware
CuriousEngaged
Mindful
www.DiabetesandMindfulEating.com
By Michelle May, MDMegrette Fletcher MEd, RD, CDE
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