Reap the benefits of a vegetarian diet while skipping added sugars in this delicious meal plan for diabetes.
To help, we skippedadded sugarswhile focusing on more nutrient-dense options, like whole fruits, vegetables and legumes.
How We Create Meal Plans
Registered dietitians thoughtfully create EatingWells meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.
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In addition, we also paid close attention tofiberintake.
The seven-day average of fiber intake amounts to 38 grams per day.
Fiber is found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes.
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This important nutrient has a ton ofhealth benefitsand plays an important role in promoting more stable blood sugar levels.
Make adjustments to fit your lifestyle and taste preferences, if desired.
Check out all of ourDiabetes-Friendly Vegetarian Recipesfor more inspiration.
This 1,500-calorie meal plan has modifications for 2,000 calories to support those with differentcalorie needs.
While we previously included meal plans and modifications for 1,200 calories, we no longer do.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, absolutely!
Feel free to change out meals if theres an option you prefer.
Meals are meant to be enjoyed and we have manyvegetarian diabetes-friendlymeals to choose from.
Definitely, each breakfast and lunch option is relatively similar in calories.
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If you prefer to eat the same breakfast or lunch daily, go for it.
We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans.
Is the Vegetarian Diet Good for People with Diabetes?
And if youre not interested in being fully vegetarian but want to reap the health benefits, dont fret.
Day 2
Breakfast (368 calories, 26g carbohydrate)
A.M. ## Day 3
A.M.
Snack (215 calories, 12g carbohydrate)
P.M. almond butter as an evening snack.
Snack (142 calories, 13g carbohydrate)
P.M. almond butter as an evening snack.
Day 6
A.M. Increase to 2 Tbsp.
natural peanut butter at P.M. snack.
Greg DuPree
Day 7
P.M. American Heart Association.Added Sugars.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Get the Facts: Added Sugars.
U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
American Diabetes Association.Carb Counting and Diabetes.
