Preliminary Diet Information for Gestational Diabetes

 Preliminary Diet Information for Gestational Diabetes

Diet Pattern: - 3 meals and 3 or more snacks spaced every 2 to 3 hours apart.

- Carbohydrates are limited to the stated quantity.

- There is no limit on protein or vegetables.

Diet Example

Breakfast: - 1 slices of wheat bread OR 1/2 English muffin

(15 gm carbohydrate) - Eggs/ cheese/ or other protein

Snack: - 1 medium piece of fruit and 12 wheat thins; 10 almonds

(30 gm carbohydrate)

Lunch:

(45 gm carbohydrate) - Starch: 2 slices of wheat bread OR 3 corn tortillas OR

1 cup pasta OR 1 cup rice

PLUS

- Beef, chicken, pork, fish or other protein

- Cooked or raw vegetables (corn, peas, potatoes and beans are considered starch - see above)

Snack: - 1 medium piece of fruit and Greek yogurt

(30 gm carbohydrate)

Dinner: - Starch: 2 slices of wheat bread OR 3 corn tortillas OR

(45 gm carbohydrate) 1 cup pasta OR 1 cup rice

PLUS

- Beef, chicken, pork, fish or other protein

- Cooked or raw vegetables

Bedtime snack: -  12 Wheat thin crackers or 1 slice of whole wheat bread

(15-30 gm carbohydrate) - Cheese, peanut butter or other protein

- 8 oz. milk

- DO NOT INCLUDE FRUIT AT BEDTIME

AVOID: - Fruit juice and regular soda

- Any foods containing sugar

- Cold cereals and bagels

- Fast food and restaurant food

OK to have: - Diet soda or Crystal Light® drink mix

- Nutrasweet® or Splenda®