A person diabetic must have the following food care:
- Make 5 to 6 meals / snacks daily, ingesting an amount of energy that is adequate for physical activity;
- Daily food should contain 50-60% carbohydrates, most of which are in complex form (rice, bread, potatoes, cereals, pasta);
- Diabetics should consume foods rich in fiber, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, beans and whole grains;
- The total amount of fat ingested should be at most 30% of the diet, and saturated fatty acids should not exceed 1/3 of those 30% and cholesterol should not exceed 300 mg / day;
- Avoid foods with sucrose (common sugar) to prevent large variations in blood glucose;
- When consuming foods with sucrose, the limit is 20 to 30 g of sugar per day, and should be consumed in a fractional way and replacing another carbohydrate;
- Drink alcohol moderately and preferably with meals. The daily limit is one to two doses, ie 10 to 20 g of alcohol / day. (glass of wine = 1.1 dose, beer can = 1.7 dose, one dose of distillate = 2 doses of alcohol) Individuals with hypertriglyceridemia or poor metabolic control should not drink alcohol;
- Consume non-caloric sweeteners (cyclamate, sucralose, saccharin, aspartame, acesulfame, and stevia) in suitable amounts.
The foods dietary may be recommended, but you must be aware of its caloric content and its nutrients.
Foods diet are sugar free when intended for diabetic people, but may have high calorific value due to their fat content or other components. The food light have few calories when compared to conventional foods.
Soft drinks and gelatins diet have almost zero calories and can be consumed. On the other hand, chocolate, ice cream and gluten foods, even if they are diet are caloric and should be avoided by diabetics.
Calcium sweeteners, such as honey, should be used with restriction, respecting the limits indicated in dietary guidance.
The dietician is the right professional to prescribe adequate nutrition for a diabetic person.
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