LOOK AT YOUR PLATE

Do you ever take a look at your plate before you start eating?  If you don't, you should!  First of all, look at the quantity of food.  How big is the plate and how much food is it holding?  Secondly, what types of food are on your plate?  About half of your plate (this is especially important for diabetics) should be holding vegetables, and not just any vegetables!  We are talking a variety of colorful low carb vegetables, not french fries and onion rings.  Sorry 'bout that! :(  To complete that plate the other half should be divided in thirds, one-third for whole grains, one-third for beans, nuts, seeds, or low carb fruit, and the last third for protein including lean meat.  Studies have shown that the colorful vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals that help prevent disease.  And a plate that looks like what I have described above will promote good blood glucose levels.  That is why I said above that it is important for diabetics.  It is also a good rule for anyone who cares about their health and their diet.

Be sure that bread is whole-grain!