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Knowing which food you can eat is not always easy. That is why International Diabetic
Guidelines have been developed by the American Diabetes Association, based on
the latest scientific requirements. |
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Dietary fiber helps to control blood sugar level. It is also good for your digestion and
makes you feel full and satisfied. Try to eat at least 25 to 30 grams dietary fiber per
day. Fiber can be found in beans, fruit, vegetables and whole grains such as whole
wheat pasta. |
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The glycemic index (or GI) measures how fast and to what extent a food raises the
blood sugar level. A food with a high GI raises blood sugar more than a food with a
medium or low GI. Low Glycemic index foods that are rich in fiber and other important
nutrients are to be encouraged. |
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The largest group - bread, rice and other starchy vegetables like potatoes - is on the
bottom. This means that you should eat more servings of these products than of the
other foods. The smallest group - fats, oils and sweets - is at the top of the pyramid.
This tells you to eat very few servings from these food groups. |
