30-Day Meal Plan for People with Diabetes Day 9Breakfast- 1 small whole wheat waffle
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free maple syrup
- 1 ounce reduced-fat turkey sausage link
- 1/2 banana
Lunch
- 3 ounces lean low-sodium ham slices
- Waldorf Salad
- 1/2 toasted English muffin with 1 teaspoon canola margarine
Dinner
- Turkey Burgers with Tomato Corn Salsa
- 1/2 cup sautéed spinach
- 1 cup cabbage salad (3/4 cup green or red cabbage with 1/4 cup shredded carrots, 2 tablespoons chopped onion and 1 tablespoon low-calorie dressing)
Snacks
- 1/2 small whole wheat toasted bagel with 2 teaspoons sugar-free jam
- 1 sugar-free, fat-free chocolate pudding
Today's Takeaway Tip: The apples in Waldorf Salad are high in a fiber called pectin. This "soluble" fiber contributes to reduced cholesterol levels and helps you to feel full longer. Choosing low-calorie foods that keep you satisfied contribute to good weight control, an issue for many people with diabetes.

Learn more about nutritionist and author Robyn Webb.
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