Canadian Diabetic Diet Meal Plan
This healthy 1,500-calorie 7-day diabetes meal plan is nutritionally balanced and delicious. It features diabetes-friendly foods, such as low glycemic index carbohydrates and lean protein, and healthy fats like canola oil. The carbohydrates are balanced throughout each day with each meal containing 30-45 grams of net carbohydrates and snacks containing around 15 grams of carbohydrates. Depending on your goals and lifestyle, your calories and carbohydrates may need to be higher, adjust the number of snacks or portion sizes accordingly. Day 1 Breakfast: 1 apricot oat muffin , 1 cup (250 mL) low-fat milk (282 calories, 37 g carbohydrates, 2 g fibre) Lunch: 2 cups (500 mL) red lentil soup , green salad, 1 tbsp (15 mL) light salad dressing (432 calories, 59 g carbohydrates, 14 g fibre) Dinner: 1 serving skil