Kick Diabetes Menus

The following two menus are designed to provide powerful results for people with type 2 diabetes. Each menu can supply 1,600, 2,000, or 2,400 calories (kcal), depending on the serving sizes consumed. The first menu features fast and easy preparation; the second requires moderate preparation time. Typically, the 1,600-calorie menus are suitable for weight loss in women. The 2,000-calorie menus are suitable for weight loss in men and weight maintenance in women. The 2,400-calorie menus are suitable for weight maintenance in men. Adjust the calorie content of these menus to suit your needs. If you’re not losing weight as expected (1–2 pounds/0.5–1 kg per week), you’ll need to exercise more, if possible, and slightly reduce your caloric intake. Analyses are done using unsweetened fortified soy milk, which is higher in protein than other nondairy milks. However, other unsweetened fortified nondairy milks could be used instead, as the menus provide more than enough protein for most people. The menus are designed to meet recommended nutrient intakes as long as vitamins B₁₂, D, and iodine requirements are met. If you use a multivitamin mineral supplement, choose one that includes calcium, iodine, and vitamins B₁₂, D, and E. Menus 1 and 2 feature the “good” carbs, mainly from whole grains and legumes, as well as good fats that provide beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. They also contain abundant plant protein and provide all the essential amino acids. The small amount of vitamin B₁₂ comes from the fortified nondairy milk.