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Low carb diet is the basic diet recommended for all diabetic individuals. Reduced carbohydrates results in lower calories and lower blood sugars. Carbohydrate rich foods like rice, pasta, potatoes, white bread, pancakes, ready to eat cereal, milk shakes, ice creams etc.
Mediterranean diet is proven to be effective for diabetics. It is low in carbohydrates, high in fruits, and vegetables. Fish, chicken, olives, legumes, and whole grains are included. Red meat, and butter are avoided. This diet is also very effective for heart health.
DASH is short for Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet plan is rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat milk and milk products, whole grains, fish, poultry, beans, seeds, and nuts. Incidentally, these are also good food choices for people with diabetes.
Flexitarian is a combination of the words flexible and vegetarian. The flexitarian diet is not aimed at diabetics in particular. However, it recommends healthy food choices that enable sustainable weight loss and the maintenance of optimal health. In this diet, processed grains, sugars, cereals, and other high carbohydrate foods are avoided.
