GESTATIONAL DIABETES DIET PLAN

Goal Of Gestational Diabetes Diet

In the time of pregnancy it is important to maintain healthy blood sugar level during twenty four hours. The fasting blood sugar level must be less than 95 mg/dl. The level of blood sugar two hours after meals should be less than 120 mg/dl. Smart choices and healthy eating habits are required to meet these goals.

Diet Plan

Breakfast

Melon 1 slice

English muffin    1 whole wheat

Margarine         1 tsp

Egg Whites       2   

Mid-morning 

Yogurt              6 ounces

Granola            ¼ cup

Lunch 

Whole wheat Bread      2 slices

Chicken or turkey         2 ounces

Cheese             1 slice

Apple               1 medium sized

Tomato slices

Lettuce leaves

Mayonnaise      1 Tbsp

Milk                 1 cup

Mid-afternoon Snack 

Hummus           ¼ cup

Raw vegetables            1 cup

Dinner 

Chicken Breast 5 ounces

Steamed Carrots          1 cup

Sweet Potato                1 baked

Sour Cream                  2 Tbsp

Evening Snack 

Milk                 1 cup

Strawberries     ½ cup