Diabetes Mellitus

Adhering strictly to this diet can yield significant benefits for individuals with diabetes. It constitutes a well-balanced nutritional plan that sufficiently supports the body's essential functions. Various food options are available across all three categories. Consuming the items in PLATE A will likely eliminate the need for the other plates. Moreover, even if you do opt for foods from PLATE B, your inclination to select them may decrease by 50%. PLATE C includes foods that can cause irreversible harm to your health after a certain threshold. Therefore, it is imperative to consider your well-being and make informed choices.

diet plan for Diabetes Mellitus

PLATE A (THE RESCUER) – 100% FOLLOW

NUTS

5 to 7 almonds soaked overnight, 2 to 3 cashew nuts, 1 walnut, and 1 fig

NOTE: To Be Soaked Overnight or At Least for 8 Hours

LEAVES & GREENS

Radish leaves, Mint leaves, Coriander leaves, Spinach leaves, Rocket leaves, Lettuce, Kale, Lemon grass, Wheat grass, Spirulina

STEAMED VEGETABLES

Potatoes, Cabbage, Bottle gourd, Pumpkin, Peas, Beans, Broccoli, Cauliflower

FRUITS

Pears, Papaya, Melons, Cherries, Berries, Oranges, Peaches, Apples, Jamun

SALAD

Carrots, Cucumber, Radish, Beetroot

BEVERAGES

Fresh Water, Coconut water

JUICES

• 30 ml bitter gourd juice mixed with half cup of water should be
  consumed on an empty stomach.
  NOTE: (10 ml for children below 12 years of age)
• 1 glass of bottle gourd juice can also be consumed.
• Wheat grass juice or 1 tsp. of powder mixed in a glass of water is beneficial.

SPROUTS

Green lentils, Bengal grams, Bean sprouts, Chick peas, Fenugreek

HERBAL TEAS

• Boil 1tsp each of Fennel (Saunf), Jeera (Cumin), Dhaniya (Coriander), Ajwain (Carom seeds) and in 4 cups of water till it’s reduced to 2 cups. This herbal
  concoction can be taken twice a day.
• Green tea can be consumed, too.

NOTE: Consume Plate A in big quantity at least 2 times per day.

PLATE B (THE OXYMORONIC) – 50% FOLLOW

• Grilled chicken
• Grilled fish
• A bowl of boiled rice preferably brown rice
• 1 chapatti (missi roti, raw fenugreek leaves can also be mixed in the dough)
• Milk is a boon for some and bane for others
• Vata and Pitta prakriti people with fast metabolism can consume milk
  without any ill effects whereas people with kaphaj prakriti and low
  metabolism should avoid milk and milk products totally as it causes
  obstruction in the channels.
• In case of Autoimmune disorders, milk and milk products should be
  strictly avoided but if the patients wants to, he can consume Red or
  white wine as it helps in dissolving toxins and promotes a
  faster metabolic rate.

NOTE: Can be consumed in smaller quantities only after consuming Plate-A.

PLATE C (THE DAMAGER) – STRICTLY AVOID

Milk & milk products, packaged foods, refined sugars, Processed foods, Confectionary items, Biscuits, Oats, Corn flakes, Aerated drinks, French fries, Other junk foods

NOTE:

• Foods made in factories must be avoided. Forest / Earth / Field Naturally Grown Foods should be consumed.
• Do not Consume Plate-C. Avoid it completely.

Things in this diet chart may vary patient to patient due to the Associated Health Issues, so better to consult Ayurveda Experts for better results.