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Recommended Diabetic Diet

Goal is to count carbohydrates to control blood glucose level (1 serving = 15 grams of carbohydrates)

• 2 servings of milk products
• 3 servings of protein
• 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables
• 5 servings of grains

Menu

• Breakfast: banana, corn flakes, whole wheat bread, low fat milk
• Lunch: lean meat whole wheat bread, raw vegetables, low fat milk, apple
• Dinner: lean roast beef, baked potato, green beans, vegetable salad, fruit
• Snack: mini pretzels, canned apricots