1500 Calorie Diabetic Diet

Here is a 3 days 1500 calorie diabetic diet. The purpose is to give you an idea on how you can plan for your breakfasts, lunches, or dinners ahead. The diabetic diet plan provides about 50% of calorie from carbohydrate, 20% from protein and 30% from fat.

Day 1 - 1500 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan

BREAKFAST:
- 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 1/2 cup peppers
- 1 oz low-fat cheese
- 2 slices wheat toast
- 2 tsp margarine
- 2 small plums
- 8 fl oz skim milk

LUNCH:
- 1 6-in pita bread
- 1/3 cup bulgur
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 3 tomato slices
- 1 cup melon
- Tea or Coffee

DINNER:
- 1/2 cup veggie lasagna
- 1 breadstick
- 1 cup mix salad greens
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp dressing
- 17 small green grapes
- 8 fl oz skim milk

Day 2 - 1500 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan

BREAKFAST:
- 1 cup low-fat yogurt
- 3/4 cup gooseberries
- 1/4 cup granola
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- Coffee or tea

LUNCH:
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup mango slices
- 1/2 cup pear slices
- 2 dinner rolls
- 2 tsp margarine
- Tea or water

DINNER:
- 3 oz roasted pork
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup veggie stir-fry
- 2 tsp stir-fry sauce
- 2 tsp peanut oil
- 1 cup low-fat yogurt
- Tea or water


Day 3 - 1500 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan

BREAKFAST:
- 2 4½-in waffles
- 4 Tbsp light syrup
- 2 tsp margarine
- 1 cup yogurt
- 3/4 cup blackberries
- Coffee or tea

LUNCH:
- 1 cup chili with beans
- 12 crackers
- 1/2 cup broccoli
- 1/2 cup cauliflower
- 2 Tbsp dip
- 1 apple
- Diet soda

DINNER:
- 4 oz hamburger
- 1 hamburger bun
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 2 tomato slices
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 1¼ cup watermelon
- 8 fl oz skim milk

Enjoy your food and have great diabetic diet plans!