Lean meat such as turkey and chicken breast/leg, as well as fish are lower in fat and recommended for a weight loss diet. All vegetables are healthy options, however, portions of carrots, beetroot and pumpkin need to be controlled as they are slightly higher in carbohydrates than green veg.
Diabetics can have most foods and are advised to avoid foods with added sugar such as desserts, jam/jellies, condensed milk, sugar and honey. Thus, the most important point to note for a diabetic diet is portion control. It is generally recommended that the plate be divided into 3 components – ¼ fibre rich staples, ¼ lean protein and ½ vegetables. Snacks can be fruit with seeds/nuts, yogurt or homemade granola or trail mix. Check out this article for more information on healthy food choices 5 basic healthy eating tips | Caribbeanmoms.com
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Herbal supplements can be helpful and support overall health. However, they can interact with certain medications. Ideally, you should discuss selecting a herbal supplement with your doctor and dietitian and it should be based on health needs.