30-Day Meal Plan for People with Diabetes Day 8BreakfastLunch
- Lentil and Rice Salad
- Cherry Tomato and Zucchini Salad (1/2 cup each halved cherry tomatoes and zucchini cubes, drizzled with 2 teaspoons olive oil and 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar)
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
Dinner
- 4 ounces grilled scallops
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup sautéed red and yellow peppers with onion (sauté red and yellow bell pepper strips with thinly sliced red onion in 1 teaspoon olive oil, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon dried basil)
- 1/2 cup sliced grapes tossed with 1/2 cup sugar-free, fat-free vanilla yogurt
Snacks
- 1 ounce reduced-fat string cheese with 1 ounce whole grain crackers
- 1 cup low-fat, low-sodium vegetable soup
Today's Takeaway Tip: Berry nice! Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants more than most other fruits. In addition, blueberries rank low on the glycemic index, an indicator on how carbohydrates effect blood sugar levels. Foods with lower scores raise blood sugar less.

Learn more about nutritionist and author Robyn Webb.
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