7 day diabetic meal plan

Sydney Watson/Taste of HomeWhen you are a diabetic, the last thing you want to do is spend hours planning out your meal plans for the week. That’s why we did it for you here. None of these recipes are lacking in flavor, so you’ll never have to sacrifice taste for your health needs ever again.From savory ground beef diabetic-friendly recipes to easy and healthy chicken recipes, these are the recipes you will keep going back to again and again. Don’t forget to check out our top ten diabetes-friendly recipes before you go.Get the Meal Plan PDF 1/30 Baked Chicken Chalupas Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings From the Recipe Creator: I wanted an easy alternative to deep-fried chalupas, so I bake them with filling on top. This recipe is also great for meal planning for loved ones who have diabetes and want something more diabetic-friendly. —Magdalena Flores, Abilene, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 chalupa: 206 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. Nutrition Facts1 chalupa: 206 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 2/30 Ginger Halibut with Brussels Sprouts Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings From the Recipe Creator: I moved to the United States from Russia and love cooking Russian food for family and friends. Halibut with soy sauce, ginger and pepper is a favorite. —Margarita Parker, New Bern, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with brussels sprouts: 234 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable. Nutrition Facts1 fillet with Brussels sprouts: 234 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 3/30 Day 3: Chipotle Shredded Beef Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 10 servings From the Recipe Creator: This beef is delicious whether you serve it all rolled up in a tortilla, with corn salsa in a burrito, in a bun or over rice or mashed potatoes. So many options! It’s also perfect for leftovers and is a dream come true for people looking for a fun diabetes-friendly dinner. —Darcy Williams, Omaha, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup beef mixture with 1/2 cup cooked rice (calculated without optional ingredients): 345 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. Nutrition Facts2/3 cup

People with diabetes who regularly eat legumes have been found to have lower blood pressure and better blood sugar control compared to those who don’t. Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 213 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. Nutrition Facts1 slice: 213 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 23/30 Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings From the Recipe Creator: I've made quite a few tacos in my day, but you can't beat the tender filling made in a slow cooker. These are by far the best pork tacos we've had—and we've tried plenty. Make the mango salsa from scratch if you have time! Yum. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 282 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. Nutrition Facts2 tacos: 282 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 24/30 Sweet-and-Sour Beef Stew Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings From the Recipe Creator: This chunky meal in a bowl makes terrific use of nutrient-packed vegetables. It has a deliciously sweet and tangy taste that offers something unique for a 30-day meal plan when you have diabetes. —Frances Conklin, Cottonwood, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 290 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. Nutrition Facts1 cup: 290 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 25/30 Crispy Almond Tilapia Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings From the Recipe Creator: Since changing to a healthier style of cooking, I’ve come up with new coatings for baked fish. I use almonds, panko bread crumbs and a smidge of hot sauce to add crunchy texture with nice heat. —Amanda Flinner, Beaver, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 2 fillet pieces: 251 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat. Nutrition Facts2 fillet pieces: 251 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat. 26/30 Southwest Vegetarian Bake Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings From the Recipe Creator: This veggie-packed casserole hits the spot on chilly nights. It's a healthy canned vegetable recipe that's perfect any time I have a taste for Mexican food with all the fixings. —Patricia Gale, Monticello, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 285 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat. Nutrition Facts1 cup: 285 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 27/30 Goat Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Total Time 50 min Servings 2 servings From the Recipe Creator: This spinach-stuffed chicken breast recipe is special to me because it has so much flavor, yet not too many calories. I love Italian food, but most of the time it is too heavy. This is a healthy twist on an Italian dish! —Nicole Stevens, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed chicken breast: 347 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 7 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. Nutrition Facts1 stuffed chicken breast: 347 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 7 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 28/30 Mushroom and Brown Rice Hash with Poached Eggs Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings From the Recipe Creator: I made my mother’s famous roast beef hash healthier by using cremini mushrooms instead of beef and brown rice instead of potatoes. It’s ideal for a light main dish and a fantastic option to make when you’re planning out your diabetic-friendly meal plan. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 282 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 393mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat. Nutrition Facts1 serving: 282 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 393mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat. 29/30 Salmon with Mango-Citrus Salsa Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings (2 cups salsa) From the Recipe Creator: My mother would make this for us on weeknights in summer—this was the only way we would eat fish. You can make the salsa a day ahead of time. Just keep it in the refrigerator in a covered container until ready to use. —Najmussahar