The calorie and carbohydrate totals are listed next to each meal and snack so you can swap foods with similar nutrition in and out as you like. Eating with diabetes doesnt need to be restrictive or complicated. Incorporating a variety of foods, as we do in this meal plan, is a healthy and sustainable approach to managing diabetes. How To Keep Sparkling Wine From Going Flat. Not sure if this is the right plan for you Calculate your calorie level and find the diet meal plan that will work best for you. Day 1. Meal Prep Tip Cook or set aside an extra 12 cup of black beans tonight at dinner to have for lunch on Day 2. Be sure to rinse canned beans to get rid of excess salt. Breakfast 2. 98 calories, 3. Greek yogurt 12 cup blueberries 1 12 Tbsp. Top yogurt with blueberries, walnuts and honey. Note We use a small amount of added sweetener, in this case honey, in plain yogurt. People with diabetes can still eat small amounts of sweet foods. And adding the honey to plain yogurt, rather than buying sugary flavored yogurt, allows you to control the amount of sugar. Pairing carbohydrates with protein and fiber slows down the digestion and absorption process, helping to keep your blood sugar from rising too quickly. A. M. Snack 5. 1 calories, 1. Note When buying dried fruits read the ingredient list and try to avoid any with added sugar. Lunch 3. 33 calories, 3. Turkey Cheese Melt 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 slice whole wheat bread 2 thin slices low sodium deli turkey 2 ounces 2 slices tomato 1 slice provolone cheese. Spread mustard on bread and top with turkey, tomato and cheese. Toast until the cheese begins to melt. Note The carbohydrate and fiber content of store bought breads can vary greatly. Aim for a bread that delivers around 1 carbohydrate serving 1. P. M. Snack 6. 2 calories, 1. Dinner 4. 91 calories, 4. Shrimp Spiced Black Beans 5 oz. Garnish with cilantro lime for extra flavor. Note Black beans deliver a combination of a fiber, carbs and proteina mix that helps to keep blood sugar balanced and helps you feel more satisfied. Day 2. Pictured Recipe Millet Stuffed Peppers with Ginger Tofu. Breakfast 2. 95 calories, 3. Egg Avocado Toast 1 slice whole wheat bread, toasted 14 avocado, mashed 1 large egg, cooked in 14 tsp. Top toast with mashed avocado and egg and season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. A. M. Snack 9. 5 calories, 2. Lunch 3. 35 calories, 4. Green Salad with Black Beans Veggies 2 cups mixed greens 12 cup black beans, left over from last nights dinner 12 medium tomato, diced 12 cup cucumber slices 12 medium bell pepper, diced. Combine ingredients and top with a mix of 1 Tbsp. Tbsp. lime juice and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. P. M. Snack 5. 0 calories, 1. Dinner 4. 25 calories, 4. Millet Stuffed Peppers with Ginger Tofu 1 cup roasted broccoli tossed with 1 12 tsp. Day 3. Pictured Recipe Sausage Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini. Breakfast 2. 63 calories, 3. Oatmeal with Fruit Nuts 12 cup old fashioned oats, cooked in 12 cup each milk and water 14 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 14 cup blueberries 1 Tbsp. Cook oats and top with yogurt, blueberries and walnuts. Note Oats are a great high fiber option for breakfast. The less processed the oat, the higher the fiber contentinstead of instant oats, try old fashioned, rolled or steel cut oats. Old fashioned oats take 1. If youre feeling rushed in the mornings, try this recipe for overnight oats that can be heated up in the microwave or pull out your crock pot to make a bigger batch of creamy oats. A. M. Snack 1. 01 calories, 2. Lunch 3. 36 calories, 3. Tomato Cheese Toast 1 slice whole wheat bread 14 avocado, mashed 12 medium tomato, sliced 1 slice provolone cheese. Top bread with avocado, tomato and cheese and toast until the cheese begins to melt. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. P. M. Snack 7. 5 calories, 1. Dinner 4. 41 calories, 5. Sausage Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini 1 cup mixed greens topped with a mix of 1 tsp. Note This meal plan is controlled for calories, carbohydrates, fiber, saturated fat and sodium. If another nutrient is of particular concern, speak with your health care provider about altering this meal plan to better suit your individual health needs. Dont Miss The Best 3. Day Diabetes Meal Plan. The Best Foods for Diabetes. Day Diet Meal Plan to Lose Weight 1,2. Calories. 3 Day Low Carb Vegetarian Meal Plan 1,2. Calories. 7 Day Vegetarian Meal Plan 1,2. Calories. 7 Day Mediterranean Meal Plan 1,2. Calories. Watch Eat These Foods For Better Blood Sugar.