How to Eat Healthy For Your Type 2 Diabetes Without Giving up some Favorite Foods

This can be tricky for just about anybody, let alone someone with Type 2 Diabetes. Does this mean you need to give up eating some of your favorite foods all together? Not necessarily. Before changing your food routine though, be sure to check with your doctor and/or a Registered Dietitian first on foods to stay clear from and others that still can be part of a healthy diet...in moderation.

After all, every person is different and even a variety of people that have Type 2 Diabetes have different tastes and needs. Perhaps some naturally like to eat more fruits or vegetables or what if they prefer to not give up meat all together? These are just some things to think about and certainly consult with a professional about too. But, here are some healthy ways that could potentially work for you...

(1) Ask your doctor about getting a recommendation to a Registered Dietitian that listens to your questions and concerns. As previously mentioned, every person is different and one may have a particular taste for steak on occasion or another person may have a real sweet tooth. How can they be accommodated with a diet that doesn't leave them feeling like they are missing out! 

(2) What about 'tweaking' your current recipes that you've been making over the years before you became a diabetic? Once again, ask your current health professional if there are ways to make healthier substitutions without leaving you all together 'hungry'.

(3) Practice moderation. This is a big one and very important. Many times once a person fully comprehends that they will need to make serious lifestyle changes, depression can hit. But, in consulting a helpful and wise health professional, many foods can be limited rather than completely eliminated. Here are some ideas: 

• "decide how much you will eat beforehand and stick to that goal
• put the portion on a small bowl or plate, rather than eating from a package
• omit or remove high-calorie garnishes, such as whipped cream 
• split a serving with a friend or other dining companion
• consciously savor each bite, instead of mindlessly munching".

(4) Lastly, it's important to note that in order to keep your diabetes in check and prevent further complications, having good control of blood glucose levels is key. Hence, having some guidance from a registered dietitian can be extremely helpful, especially when it comes to making healthy and practical adjustments to one's diet.