A healthy diet may help reduce two main risk factors of diabetes: excess weight and high blood cholesterol. A healthy diet includes not only how much you eat but also what you eat.
Cut down on foods with saturated fat. Saturated fats are found in red meats,dairy products
coconut and palm oils.
Cut down on foods with hydrogenated fats or trans fats. Trans fats are found in packaged foods, fast foods,bakery goods, and doughnuts.
Choose unsaturated, healthy fats instead of saturated and trans fats.
Eat a lot of high-fiber foods like whole grain bread, fruits, and vegetables.
Each day, you need 6 to 8 servings of grains.
The way to approach portion control is NOT the same way you plunge into a diet. Instead of suddenly and temporarily changing your eating habits, make small and easy changes that last forever.