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+<br>With type 2 diabetes, it is always important to eat a balanced diet and monitor your carbohydrate intake, since this macronutrient can have a direct effect on your [GlycoMode Blood Sugar support](http://www.playersunity.fr/forums/topic/understanding-glyco-mode-blood-sugar-a-comprehensive-overview/) sugar. How much you should limit the amount of carbs you eat depends on your personal health profile. "There is no blanket answer for the amount of carbs to eat, as that amount depends on many factors," says Amy Gorin, RDN, a nutritionist in Stamford, Connecticut. That being said, with a little flexibility and ingenuity, and an understanding of the basics of eating with diabetes, you can still enjoy healthy meals. Here are some healthy dietary tips to keep in mind if you have type 2 diabetes. Another quarter should come from lean protein, such as chicken (without the skin), fatty fish like salmon, and plant-based protein like tofu. Half the plate should be devoted to nonstarchy vegetables, such as salad, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and carrots.<br>
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+<br>According to the CDC, carb portions are 15 grams each: 15 grams of carbohydrates equates to a small piece of fruit, such as an apple; a slice of whole-wheat bread; 1/3 cup cooked whole-wheat pasta or brown rice; or ½ cup black beans, says Gorin. Abby McWaters, RDN, an outpatient diabetes dietitian in endocrinology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, recommends eating a variety of whole grains, low-fat dairy, lean protein, fruit, and nonstarchy vegetables, as well as steering clear of saturated fats. Junk food, which tends to be high in saturated fat and sodium. Research has shown that regular consumption of highly processed ready-to-eat foods, especially those that contain monosodium glutamate, is linked to diabetes. Soda, fruit punch, and other sugar-sweetened drinks. These are often chock-full of sugar - 12 ounces of fruit punch can contain as much as 43 g of [GlycoMode Blood Sugar support](http://www.playersunity.fr/forums/topic/understanding-glyco-mode-blood-sugar-a-comprehensive-overview/). While [diet sodas](http://dig.ccmixter.org/search?searchp=diet%20sodas) may be considered a better alternative, some research has shown that these drinks may be associated with higher caloric intake and thus weight gain.<br>
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+<br>Bake or broil instead of frying to reduce fat. Avoid trans fats (found in some processed foods and foods cooked in oil, though they’re gradually being phased out) and limit saturated fats (found in meat and whole milk) to less than 20 g per day if possible. Limit sodium to 2,000 g to 2,400 g per day, unless you’re on a sodium-restricted diet. In that case, you should follow your doctor’s recommendations. Choose fresh or frozen foods, or canned foods with no salt. Eating well is one of the pleasures of life. If you have type 2 diabetes, you don’t have to forgo the enjoyment of food. You just have to adapt and change your eating habits and, maybe, some of the foods you eat. Home-cooked meals are preferable to takeout orders because you have total control over portions and ingredients. However, if you’re craving a break from meal preparation, try to order the most diabetes-friendly options you can. There are few yummier - or healthier - simple pleasures than fresh fare from your garden, a farmers market, or a roadside stand. But to get a wider variety of fruits and vegetables, you can also enjoy nutritional foods that are canned, frozen, or dried. "Go for a combination of frozen fruits and vegetables, frozen lean protein such as seafood, canned beans, bagged brown rice, canned vegetables, spices, and healthy fats such as olive oil," says Gorin. As you enjoy healthy meals at home, take time to consider what you’ll do once you get up from the table. Many people head straight to the couch after dinner, but try using this time to incorporate movement into your routine instead.<br>