Diabetic Diet Plan for People of Maharashtra and Gujarat (West India)
In Western India the focus in more on two major states – Maharashtra and Gujarat. Since, the food habits of people in these regions differ, two different diet plans have been recommended.
Meal Pattern for the Traditional Maharashtrian Client with Type 2 Diabetes | ||
Meal | Typical | Modified |
Calories : 3402 Carbohydrate : 462 grams (54%) Protein : 114 grams (13%) Fat : 130 grams (33%) |
Calories : 2048 Carbohydrate : 326 grams (64%) Protein : 102 grams (19%) Fat : 40 grams (17%) |
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Breakfast 8:30 A.M. |
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Lunch 12:30 noon |
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Afternoon coffee 4.00 P.M. |
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Dinner 8:00 P.M. |
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Gujarati diet is for people from different regions of Gujarat like South and North Gujarat, Kathiavad and Kutch. Gujarati’s normally have sweet tooth and hence, diabetics from this region need to control more of their food habits.
Here goes the Gujarati diabetic diet plan:
Meal Pattern for the Traditional Gujarati Client with Type 2 Diabetes | ||
Meal | Typical | Modified |
Calories : 4244 Carbohydrate : 606 grams (57%) Protein : 99 grams (9%) Fat : 161 grams (35%) |
Calories : 1531 Carbohydrate : 247 grams (65%) Protein : 70 grams (18%) Fat : 37 grams (22%) |
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Breakfast 7:30 A.M. |
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Snack 10:30 am |
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Lunch 12:30 pm |
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Tea Time 3:30 pm |
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Dinner 8:00 P.M. |
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Snack 9 pm |
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List of healthy and not so healthy foods for Gujarati Diabetics
Eat Frequently | Eat Infrequently |
Dairy | |
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Source: The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)
* Though the diet plans are specially designed for diabetes patients by the expert group, we suggest you to check with your physician before practicing this diet, as the diet plans may vary based on the individual’s medical conditions.
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Diet plans for other Indian geographical regions:
South Indian Diabetic Diet Plan
North Indian Diabetic Diet Plan
Diabetic Diet Plan for People of Odisha and West Bengal (East India)