Diabetic Diet to Lose Weight

Nowadays the number of diabetes sufferers is increasing considerably. There are mainly three types of diabetes, out of which type 1 and type 2 diabetes are most common. Type 1 diabetes is caused when the immune systems starts destroying the insulin-producing cells that are present in the pancreas. Type 1 diabetes generally leads to type 2 diabetes. What happens in type 2 diabetes is that the cells stop responding to insulin. There are several causes that are responsible for this state, but two main causes are excessive fat and lack of exercise. So it is very important for diabetes patients to lose weight. There can be restrictions on exercise, which is why you have to depend on a diabetic diet to lose weight. Diabetic diet also has many restrictions, the diet needs to be followed religiously to keep diabetes in control. So while planning a diabetic diet, one needs to be very careful. Foods that help to lose weight should certainly be added, but at the same time you need to make sure that the same foods come in the list of diabetic foods to lose weight. This is no doubt a tough task, but you do not need to worry about it as the following write up will provide you with ready-made diabetic menu to lose weight.

Effective Diabetic Diet to Lose Weight

A diabetic diet will differ from person to person. It should be made keeping in mind the severity of the disease, other medical factors, and also the weight of the person. The diet plan should be balanced, consisting all the necessary nutrients. Secondly, it should be made of four-five small meals instead of three big meals. The foods that are included in the menu should have 10-20 percent calories that come from protein, 30 percent calories, maximum, from fats. The rest of 50-60 percent should be carbohydrates. The menu should contain yogurt, fresh vegetables, some specific fruits like apples and bananas, and meat. The following are some diabetic diet ideas for losing weight.

Diabetic Meal Plan to Lose Weight

Breakfast	Yogurt 1 Fruit
Lunch	Brown Rice or Pasta Chicken Breast Whole Wheat Sandwich
Supper	2 to 3 Fruits Berries
Dinner	Non-starchy Vegetable Salad (tomatoes, salad greens, spinach green and red peppers) Lean Meat

The following are some healthy recipes to lose weight.

Diabetic Recipes to Lose Weight

Wheat and Shrimp Salad

Ingredients

• Bulgur wheat, 1 cup
• Peeled cooked shrimp, 7 ounces
• Baby corn, sliced into rounds, 1 can (8 ounces)
• Cucumber, diced, ½
• Red onion, very thinly sliced, 1 small
• Carrot coarsely grated, 1
• Tomato, diced, 1
• Water, 3 cups
• Extra virgin olive oil, 3 tbs
• Crushed dried chilies, ¼ tsp
• Fresh lime juice, 2 tbs
• Garlic clove, crushed, 1
• Salt and pepper to taste

Process

To make this salad, add wheat and water to a large saucepan, bring to a boil and then simmer until wheat is tender and the water has been absorbed, it will take about 10 minutes. Spread the cooked wheat in a dish to cool. Meanwhile, mix onion, cucumber, carrot, corn, shrimp and tomato in a salad bowl, add the cooled wheat and stir until well incorporated. For dressing, add lime juice, chilies, oil and garlic in a small bowl, season with salt and pepper. Whisk with the help of a fork and then add the dressing to the salad, toss well so to coat evenly. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

Berry Muffins

Ingredients

• Whole-wheat flour, ½ cup
• White flour, ⅓ cup
• Mixed fresh berries, such as blueberries and raspberries, ¾ cup
• Egg, beaten, 1
• Fat-free milk, 1 cup
• Reduced-fat margarine spread, 2 tbs
• Light brown sugar, ¼ cup
• Baking powder, 1 tablespoon
• Pinch salt

Process

First preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, and also add paper muffin liners to a 9-cup muffin tray. Sift baking powder, salt and flour in a big bowl, gradually add in mixed berries. Add margarine to a small saucepan and when it melts, add in milk, sugar and egg. Make a well in the flour mixture and pour the berry mixture in it. Mix until combined. Spoon this batter into the prepared muffin cups, fill only two-third of the cups. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.

Following the above mentioned diet shouldn't be difficult as all the above mentioned foods are tasty!