TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR DIET THIS LOCKDOWN

Eating right is the key to keep your blood glucose level in range.1

LOCKDOWN SHOULD NOT LOCK YOUR HEALTH DOWN

Here are the tips for what and how much to eat

Have Vegetable and Fruits | Diet Tips

Vegetables and fruits are naturally low in calories and rich source of vitamins, minerals and fibre.2

Fruits & vegetables like carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, green peas, apples, oranges, grapes, watermelon, berries etc can be included.1,2

One should aim to eat at least five portions in a day. One portion is about what fits in the palm of your hand 2
Have Starchy Food | Diet Tip for Covid 19

Starchy foods like wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal and barley contain fibre that helps keep your digestive system healthy1,2

At least half of your grains for the day should be whole grains1
Have Protein Food | Diet Tip for Covid 19

Protein foods like chicken, lean meat, eggs, nuts and peanuts which are high in protein help keep your muscle healthy1,2

Try to have some food from this group every day. Although, you don’t need to eat non-veg everyday2
Low-fat dairy products | Diet Tip

Non-fat or low-fat dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese are a rich source of calcium and protein1,2

Try to have some dairy product every day2
Have Heart Healthy Fat Food | Diet Tip

Heart-healthy fat foods like olive oil, rapeseed oil, vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, avocado can be included.1,2

Though we need some amount of fats but it is important to include less saturated fats.2

Reference:
1. NIH. Diabetes Diet, Eating, & Physical Activity. Available from https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/ diet-eating-physical-activity#whatFood. Accessed on April 1, 2020.
2. Diabetes UK. What is a healthy, balanced diet for diabetes? Available from https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/enjoy-food/eating-with-diabetes/ what-is-a-healthy-balanced-diet. Accessed on April 1, 2020.