"Gestational Diabetes Sample Meal Plan for Diabetes and Pregnancy "

Gestational Diabetes Sample Meal Plan

Breakfast

• One toast and 2 egg whites
• Half cup of tea or coffee without sugar or very less sugar
• 15 grams of fresh apple/ grapefruit/ peach/ blueberries/ kiwi/ orange/ sweet melon
• One cup of cow's milk

Morning Snacks

• Single low fat cheese cube or slice or cottage cheese
• Sugar free yogurt
• 15 grams of any of the fresh fruits

Lunch

• One boiled potato
• Whole wheat bread or multi grain bread
• Tuna fish or chicken or green peas or any other green vegetable
• Plain boiled rice
• Green salad of non starchy vegetables

Afternoon Snacks

• Celery stick or one toast with low fat peanut butter
• 3 almonds or small servings of other dry fruits

Dinner

• Mix vegetable soup or tomato soup
• Sprouted beans or chicken or tuna
• Whole wheat bread or boiled rice
• Carrot or cucumber salad with 15 grams of any of the fresh fruits

Generally, the gestational diabetes meal planner includes the above mentioned foods. The above gestational meal plan is for the reference purpose only. For the right serving sizes, you need to consult your doctor who will guide about the serving size as per your glucose level and medical history. The doctor can also guide you about how to cook a certain dish to retain the nutrients and will also help you schedule the eating timings.