Diet Plans for Diabetes, Hypertension Cardiovascular disease.
Food plays an important role in the
treatment of specific diseases like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular
diseases etc. The diet should be balanced and within the permissible calorie
limits. Food should be distributed into small frequent feeds. The daily
requirement should be well distributed between the different meals. Skipping a
meal or fasting is not really advisable.
General Instructions
1.
Different cereals contain almost the
same amount of carbohydrate and so the quantity of cereal consumed should be
noted rather than the type consumed.
2.
Whole grain cereals are better,
preferred for their fiber content and satiety value.
3.
Rice Gruel if consumed should be
done so by discarding the rice water, and adding hot water.
4.
Fish can be included in the diet, in
the curry form. Fried fish is the best avoided. Shell fishes like prawns,
lobsters etc should be avoided.
5.
Poultry (Without Skin) can be used
occasionally. Beef, Pork, mutton, liver etc should be avoided by cardiac
patients. Trim off Excess fat (if any) before cooking.
6.
Egg yolk has to be avoided by
individuals with hyperlipidemia.
7.
Use skimmed milk whenever possible,
otherwise cream has to be removed before consumption.
8.
Root Vegetable like Tapioca, yam,
potato, etc are better avoided and if used, should be in moderation instead of
cereals.
9.
Include more vegetables (esp. raw
salads and green leafy vegetables) in your diet, as it is rich in fiber which
in turn helps to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Raw salads with
sprouted pulses enhance the nutrient composition.
10.
Fruits are restricted for diabetics
and preferably should be consumed as such than having it in the form of juice.
Select low calorie fruits from exchange list.
11.
Cardiac and hypertensive patients
can take 3-4 servings of fruits. Whenever possible consume fruits with edible
skins eg. apple. guava etc.
12.
Sugar and sweet should be avoided by
diabetic patients. Low calorie sweeteners can be used in moderation as substitutes
for sugar, honey, sweets etc.
13.
Cardiac and hypertensive patients
should minimize their intake of sugar and sweets.
14.
Garlic, curry leaves, oatbran etc
have blood sugar and cholesterol loosing efforts. Ginger, foods in rich with
Vit- E and B Carotene reduces the risk of cardiac diseases.
15.
Alcohol intake injurious to health,
1 ml of Alcohol contains 7 calories. Alcohol can cause hypoglyemia and can
increase triglycerides which can be harmful for the heart.
16.
Cooking oil used should be minimized
and may be restricted to 10-15 ml/day. (2-3 tsp). Use cooking methods that
require little or no fat.
17.
Hidden fat in bakery products and
snacks should also be taken into account.
18.
Preferably use a combination of
cooking oils like sesame. ground nut, sunflower, rice bran, corn oil etc. use
of coconut and palm oil should be maintained at minimum levels.
19.
Dinner should be enjoyed two hours
before retiring.
20.
Include foods from all the different
food groups and thus consume a balanced diet.
21.
Regular exercise is most useful but
physical strain after a meal should be avoided.
Foods to be avoided by diabetics.
1.
Sugar, Honey,, Glucose and sweets of
all varieties like cake, pastries, jams, jelly, sweetened drinks etc.
2.
Roots and Tubers like potato,
tapioca, yam etc
3.
Butter and fried preparations.
4.
Horlicks, bournvita, boost etc
5.
Fruits like jackfruit, banana,
mango, sapota etc.
6.
Barley water, rice water etc.
Cholesterol rich foods (To be
avoided by cardiac patients)
1.
Whole milk and milk products
2.
Egg Yolk
3.
Shellfishes like prawn, crab,
lobster etc.
4.
Organ meats like kidney, liver,
brain etc.
5.
Chicken, duck with skin.
6.
Sweet like pastries, ice creams
etc.
7.
Butter, dalda, coconut oil, palmoil
8.
Fried foods like chips, Samosa
etc.
9.
Alcoholic drinks, creams soups etc.
Sodium rich foods (To be avoided by
Hypertensive Patients)
- Salt (Avoid extra salt in food and table)
- Baking powder, baking soda, ajinomoto etc
- Bakery Products like biscuits, cakes, pastries, chocolates, bread, bun etc.
- Salted chips, nuts, popcorn etc
- Pappads, pickles, dried fish etc
- Canned and Salt preserved foods
- Sauces, soup cubes
- Sausages, lobsters, meat and yeast extracts
- Carbonated beverages
- Readymade foods like cornflakes, noodles, fast foods etc.
- Proprietary drinks eg. Horlicks, complan, bournvita etc.
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