Food Menu for Type 2 Diabetes

A high-fiber, low-fat food menu for type 2 diabetes that adheres to nutritionist- recommended portion sizes and caloric intake effectively provides weight maintenance, normal sugar levels, improved digestion and optimum organ function for a healthy lifestyle.

Breakfast

• One cup of blackberries or raspberries provides 8 g of fiber and 15 g of carbohydrates. Berries can be eaten over 1 cup of oatmeal, containing 4 g of fiber and 25 g of carbohydrates, or can be mixed with low-fat or non-fat yogurt or milk to make a breakfast smoothie.

Lunch

• One medium avocado contains 11 g of fiber and 17 g of carbohydrates, while 1/2 cup of black beans provides 7.3 g of fiber and 22 g of carbohydrates. Black bean dips and burritos can be made with onions, peppers, low-fat cheese and whole grain tortilla wraps and chips.

Dinner

• Small portions of lean and skinless protein such as chicken, extra-lean beef and fish can be added to a food menu for type 2 diabetes, in combination with sides of high-fiber vegetables such as spinach, asparagus, broccoli, eggplant and artichokes. Meals flavored with fresh herbs, olive oil, garlic and onion, instead of with high-calorie sauces, butters and fried batters, maintain sugar and weight more efficiently.

Combinations

• Soup and salad is a healthy meal choice. Vegetable soup is high in fiber and low in fat, with one cup containing 5 g of fiber and 22 g of carbohydrates. Salads can be topped with fruit, olive oil and flax oil rather than with creamy dressings containing saturated fats.

Healthy Snacks/Desserts

• Raw vegetables such as cauliflower and broccoli can be eaten with artichoke dip made from nonfat cream cheese. Broccoli pesto can be added to toasted whole grain bread. Apples and peaches can be used in low-fat, whole-grain muffin recipes made without sugar. Almond-stuffed pears, popcorn, olives and sugar-free, low-fat desserts are other healthy type 2 diabetes menu options.