Say hello to the flavors of spring in this simple meal plan for better blood sugar.
Spring is such a beautiful season (hello, flowers!
), but it can also be a busy time.
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But, thats often not necessary or sustainable.
We also prioritizedproteinintake in this plan.
To help support healthy blood sugar levels, we include protein at each meal and snack.
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While we previously included meal plans and modifications for 1,200 calories, we no longer do.
Day 1
Breakfast (390 calories, 41g carbs)
A.M. Make it 1,500 calories:Omit banana at breakfast and pistachios at P.M. snack.
Make it 2,000 calories:Add 14 cup unsalted dry-roasted almonds as an evening snack.
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Make it 1,500 calories:Omit almond butter at A.M. snack and omit evening snack.
Make it 2,000 calories:Increase to 3 Tbsp.
almond butter at A.M. snack.
Kelsey Hansen
Day 3
A.M.
Snack (210 calories, 21g carbs)
P.M. Make it 1,500 calories:Omit edamame at A.M. snack and pear at lunch.
Snack (160 calories, 27g carbs)
P.M. Make it 1,500 calories:Omit edamame at P.M. snack and omit evening snack.
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Day 5
Ali Redmond
P.M. Make it 1,500 calories:Omit pear at lunch and omit evening snack.
Make it 1,500 calories:Omit almond butter at A.M. snack and omit pear at lunch.
Make it 2,000 calories:Add 1 servingCottage Cheese-Berry Bowlas an evening snack.
Ali Redmond
Make it 2,000 calories:Add 1 servingMassaged Kale Saladto dinner.
How to Meal-Prep Your Week of Meals:
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, absolutely.
If its easier for your routine to eat the same breakfast and lunch every day, that works!
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We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans.
There is no one-size-fits-all recommendation for carbohydrate intake for people with diabetes.
StatPearls Publishing; 2023.
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Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
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American Diabetes Association.The Importance of Protein for People with Diabetes.
