- Try to avoid eating a lot of sugar, or other carbohydrates, at one meal. An ounce is 28.35 grams. My suggestion would be to have no more than 25-30 grams (1 oz) of carbs at any given meal.
- For the most part, avoid cereal at breakfast as it is usually high in carbs. There are exceptions, of course, such as oatmeal. Try something high in protein instead, such as eggs. Have a look at the Eat This, Not That website to get some great ideas for high protein breakfasts.
- Check your blood sugar level 2 hours or so after meals. That way, you get to learn what foods work for you and you can plan menus accordingly.
- Avoid white foods. This is definitely something you will want to experiment with. White food generally refers to foods that are white in color and that have been processed and refined, like rice, pasta, bread, cereal, spaghetti, and sugars. I usually substitute brown bread, brown rice, and brown noodles. I also find that I need smaller portions because they make me feel full for a longer period of time. On the other hand, I find that my body can handle potatoes quite well so this is not an exhaustive list by any means. Try and find out exactly what you can eat without spiking your blood sugar.
- Fill half of your plate with vegetables – and eat them!
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