DIET FOR A FILIPINO WITH DIABETES MELLITUS 1. Moderate carbohydrate intake (45-65%), No less than 130g daily is appropriate.

2. Increased intake of whole grains and dietary fiber to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of complications. 3. Eat at least 3 meals every day to help spread out foods that contain carbohydrate. Rice, pandesal, breads, cereals, noodles (pansit), pasta, fruits, milk products, beans, and sweets all have carbohydrate in them. Choose foods from all four food groups. 4. Avoid sweet foods, the sweeter something tastes, the smaller the portion should be. These include chocolates, candies, and mostFilipino desserts like leche flan, bibingka, cassava cake, buko pie, bitsu bitsu, and turon. 5. Choose lower fat foods as often as possible. Low-fat eating helps with weight loss and can reduce the risk of heart disease. (survey showed that 40% of Filipino households are taking their meals and snacks outside of home, and approximately 30% of the caloric intake in a day was derived from animal sources in 2008 as compared to 20% in 1978.) SAMPLE ONE DAY MENU BREAKFAST Cup Rice 1 medium egg MORNING SNACK 3 whole grain crackers and 1 slice low fat cheese LUNCH 1 cup rice Sinigang 1 medium piece of fruit cup 100% orange juice 1 cup 1% milk AFTERNOON SNACK 1 apple SUPPER Pansit

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