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7-Day Diabetic Meal Plan
Low glycemic index meals with balanced carbs, protein, and fat. Built around common US grocery staples you can find at any supermarket.
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7-Day Diabetic Meal Plan
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About this plan
Each day includes breakfast, a mid-day snack, lunch, and dinner. Every meal targets a low glycemic index using whole grains, legumes, lean proteins, and non-starchy vegetables. Carbohydrate portions are kept moderate (around 30-45g per main meal) with fat and protein to slow glucose absorption. Adjust portions to match your calorie needs and always consult your care team when changing your diet.
- ✓Whole grains over refined carbs
- ✓Lean proteins at every main meal
- ✓Non-starchy vegetables as the base
- ✓Healthy fats from avocado, nuts, olive oil
- ✓Low-sodium, low-added-sugar throughout
- ✓Available at any US supermarket
Day 1: Monday
Breakfast
Greek yogurt bowl
Plain low-fat Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup mixed berries, 1 tbsp chopped walnuts, cinnamon
Snack
Apple with peanut butter
1 medium apple, sliced, with 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
Lunch
Grilled chicken and quinoa
4 oz grilled chicken breast, 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, 1 cup roasted broccoli with olive oil and garlic
Dinner
Baked salmon with green beans
5 oz salmon fillet baked with lemon and dill, 1 cup steamed green beans, 1/3 cup brown rice
Day 2: Tuesday
Breakfast
Spinach scrambled eggs
2 eggs scrambled with 1 cup fresh spinach and diced tomatoes, 1 slice whole-grain toast
Snack
Celery and hummus
4 celery stalks with 3 tbsp store-bought hummus
Lunch
Tuna salad sandwich
1 can light tuna with 1 tsp light mayo, Dijon, and relish on whole-grain bread with romaine and tomato
Dinner
Turkey stir-fry with cauliflower rice
4 oz lean ground turkey, bell peppers, snap peas, low-sodium soy sauce, ginger, over 1 cup riced cauliflower
Day 3: Wednesday
Breakfast
Steel-cut oatmeal
1/2 cup dry steel-cut oats cooked with water, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 tsp chia seeds, cinnamon, no added sugar
Snack
Hard-boiled egg and almonds
1 hard-boiled egg and 12 raw almonds
Lunch
Chickpea and feta salad
Romaine, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup chickpeas, 1 oz crumbled feta, olive oil and lemon dressing
Dinner
Pork tenderloin with sweet potato
4 oz roasted pork tenderloin, 1 small baked sweet potato (no butter), 1 cup sauteed kale with garlic
Day 4: Thursday
Breakfast
Veggie omelet
2-egg omelet with diced bell pepper, mushrooms, and red onion; cooked in 1 tsp olive oil
Snack
Edamame
1/2 cup shelled edamame, lightly salted
Lunch
Chicken vegetable soup
Low-sodium broth with 3 oz shredded chicken, carrots, celery, zucchini, and diced tomatoes; 5 whole-grain crackers
Dinner
Shrimp tacos
4 oz grilled shrimp in 2 small corn tortillas with shredded cabbage, sliced avocado, pico de gallo, and lime
Day 5: Friday
Breakfast
Cottage cheese with strawberries
3/4 cup 2% cottage cheese, 1/2 cup sliced strawberries, 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
Snack
Carrot sticks and guacamole
1 cup baby carrots with 3 tbsp guacamole
Lunch
Lentil soup
1.5 cups lentil soup with low-sodium vegetable broth, carrots, spinach, and cumin; 1 small whole-grain roll
Dinner
Baked chicken thighs with wild rice
4 oz bone-in chicken thigh (skin removed), baked with herbs, 1/3 cup cooked wild rice, 1 cup roasted asparagus
Day 6: Saturday
Breakfast
Avocado toast with poached egg
1 slice whole-grain toast with 1/4 avocado, 1 poached egg, cherry tomatoes, red pepper flakes
Snack
Yogurt and pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Lunch
Salmon and cucumber salad
3 oz canned or leftover salmon over mixed greens with sliced cucumber, red onion, and lemon vinaigrette
Dinner
Turkey meatballs over zucchini noodles
4 oz turkey meatballs baked, served over 2 cups spiralized zucchini with low-sugar marinara sauce and Parmesan
Day 7: Sunday
Breakfast
Veggie scramble
2 eggs scrambled with spinach, diced tomato, and red onion; 1 slice whole-grain toast
Snack
Citrus and almonds
1 small orange and 10 raw almonds
Lunch
Black bean burrito bowl
1/3 cup brown rice, 1/2 cup black beans, 1/4 cup salsa, shredded romaine, 1 tbsp sour cream, lime wedge
Dinner
Baked tilapia with quinoa
5 oz tilapia baked with lemon, garlic, and paprika; 1/2 cup cooked quinoa; 1 cup roasted Brussels sprouts
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