Recipes and meal ideas for gestational diabetes

Approximately 5% of all pregnant women in the US develop gestational diabetes. It is becoming more and more common these days as many people have bad eating habits. Even women younger than twenty can be diagnosed with gestational diabetes. There are many questions that pregnant women want to know the answers to, such as what types of food are safe to eat.

Well, the underlying problem that causes gestational diabetes in the first place is poor eating habits. Anyone who eats too much bad sugar and carbs is at risk. Eliminating a large amount of sugar and carbohydrates is difficult for some people, but it must be done to help treat gestational diabetes. The internet is teeming with thousands of gestational diabetes recipes that are easy to cook and prepare.

There are many ways to modify a certain recipe to meet a person’s personal dietary needs. It is possible for a woman with gestational diabetes to eat healthy foods without sacrificing taste. A sample diet plan is always a good place to start, and there are many recipes that can be included with it.

Here are some recipes for gestational diabetes.

Breakfast

Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal, so making a good choice for a breakfast recipe is essential. It’s okay, once in a while, to have a carbohydrate with breakfast. Protein-rich foods are also important.

Some good breakfast ideas include:

Whole wheat toast slice with egg

Small bowl of blueberries and some almonds

half banana

A small amount of natural peanut butter on a slice of whole wheat bread

Lunch

There are many simple gestational diabetes recipes that do not require a lot of time to prepare. These are great options for those who don’t have all the time to prepare a lunch. It is best to stick with 45 grams of carbohydrates for a midday meal.

Some good lunch ideas include:

bowl of fresh vegetables

Turkey sandwich with whole wheat bread, lettuce and tomato

small piece of fruit

Boneless, skinless chicken breast (can be prepared earlier in the day or the night before).

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Dinner

Dinner recipes for gestational diabetes usually consist of protein-rich foods, such as fish and steak. Both are carb free.

However, some carbs can be allowed with grilled chicken, salmon, or tuna. Some ideas include:

small portion of pasta

baked potatoes

sugar free yogurt

1 cup of fruit

1 cup steamed asparagus

desserts and snacks

Desserts and snacks can be eaten between meals.

Here is a mini cheesecake recipe that is very easy to make:

1 cup of water

Unflavored gelatin

16 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup of a sugar substitute

2 tablespoons sugar-free instant pudding

Sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let it sit for two minutes.

Microwave the mixture for 40-50 seconds and then stir.

Let the mixture rest for a couple of minutes.

Add cream cheese cubes and stir some more.

Put in the blender and mix well.

Add pudding mix, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute.

Pour into muffin tins or an 8″ pie plate.

Put in the freezer until firm.