Gestational diabetes ingredient guide

gestational diabetes ingredient guide

fIND FOODS WITH A LOWER GLYCEMIC INDEX

According to the American Diabetes Association

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Glycemic Index score
(100 - 70)

HIGH

Glycemic Index score
(69 - 50)

MEDIUM

Glycemic Index score
(20 - 49)

LOW

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BREAKFAST CEREALS

bread

FRUITS

VEGETABLES

BEANS

GRAINS

PROTEIN

nuts & oils

SNACKS

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  Glycemic Index

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  Measuring the effects of carbohydrates can help you manage glucose levels. The glycemic index is a tool that assigns a value to foods based on how quickly and how high they cause blood glucose levels to rise.

  Foods with a low glycemic index release glucose slowly and steadily.

  If you are diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, try to focus on low glycemic index foods since high-glycemic index foods can cause spikes in blood sugar levels.
  
  

  
  

• Plate Method - ADA

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  It is important to eat a healthy diet if a person has gestational diabetes. The American Diabetes Association recommends using the diabetes plate method to help a person eat the right balance of nutritious foods.

  To use this method, a person should fill half of a 9-inch plate with nonstarchy vegetables, a quarter with lean protein, and a quarter with a carbohydrate, such as a whole grain or starchy vegetable.

  
  

• Gestational diabetes food list

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Best foods to eat on a gestational diabetes diet:

  To help you understand how the foods you are eating might impact your blood glucose level, here is a visual guide of the glycemic index for more than 100+ common foods including:

  - High, Medium and Low Glycemic Index Cereals.

  - High, Medium and Low Glycemic Index Breads.

  - High, Medium and Low Glycemic Index Beans and Legumes.

  - High, Medium and Low Glycemic Index Fruits.

  - High, Medium and Low Glycemic Index Vegetables.

  - High, Medium and Low Glycemic Index Protein.

  - High, Medium and Low Glycemic Index Nuts & Oils.

  - High and Medium Glycemic Index Snacks.