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Update March 2012:

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The diabetes diet plan for individuals differ according to specific needs. The daily calorie intake that the diabetic person needs is determined by the body size, daily activities and gender of the person. The daily recommended calorie intake for a large sized active male would be higher than that of a small sized moderately active female. A few samples of a diabetic menu plan according to daily calorie requirements are discussed here. These have been made keeping the daily inclusion of starches, vegetables, fruits, milk, meat and fats in mind while planning.

1. Plan 1: This is a sample diet plan to be followed by a small sized person with moderate physical activities whose daily requirement is about 1200 to 1600 calories.

Breakfast- Unsweetened cereal with a cup of low fat milk. A small apple or a guava may be eaten.

Snack- A small orange or fresh unsweetened orange juice.

Lunch- A cup of salad with low fat dressing, small portion of lean chicken, a small potato and an ear of corn.

Snack- A hard-boiled egg and tomato soup

Dinner- A baked potato with low fat cheese, a cup of cooked beans, a cup of low fat yogurt any fruit for dessert.

2. Plan 2: This sample diet plan is for those who require 1600 to 2000 calories daily. They may be of medium build and moderate physical activities or small build with high levels of physical activities.

Breakfast- A small cup of cooked oatmeal with a cup of low fat milk. Include a large banana and a cup of orange juice or a small banana and and a glass of orange juice.

Snack- A small roll with low fat cheese.

Lunch- 2 slices of brown bread with a slice of chicken or turkey and a strip of bacon. An egg thats cooked in a teaspoon of oil. One cup of salad and low fat dressing. One cup of low fat yogurt.

Snack- Apple or apple juice and a small ear of corn

Dinner- One cup of tomato soup. One small potato and a medium portion of cooked lean meat. Two small sized tortilla and half cup of steamed vegetables.

3. Plan 3: This sample diabetes diet menu is for those people who need 2000 to 2400 calories daily. They may be of large build with high levels of physical activities.

Breakfast- A cup of cooked oatmeal or any other cereal with one cup of low fat milk. Half a grape fruit or a large banana.

Snack- 2 slices of brown bread with peanut butter.

Lunch- A cup of cooked brown rice with grilled fish seasoned with lemon juice and other spices. An egg cooked in low fat oil and a strip of bacon. A cup of cooked carrots and beans. A cup of orange juice.

Snack- A roll and an apple

Dinner- 2 tortilla with a slice of low fat cheese and a strip of bacon. A small portion of cooked meat. One cup of salad with low fat salad dressing. 2 small cups of strawberry or other fruits like guava or pear. One cup of low fat yogurt.

The diabetes diet menu can be planned keeping an eye on the daily calorie intake. Browse online and experiment to keep the menu interesting and delicious.

References:
1. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes-diet/DA00027
2. http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/eating_ez/