The Benefits of Following Gestational Diabetes Meal Plans

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• The Benefits of Following Gestational Diabetes
  Meal Plans
• By Mathea Ford, RD/LD
• www.healthydietmenusforyou.com

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What are the benefits of following gestational
diabetes meal plans?

• assures that both the mother and the baby receive
  adequate nutrition
• can lead to an active and healthy lifestyle for
  anyone, pregnant or not.

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What meal plan for gestational diabetes works
best?

• Fat and protein should be ingested in moderation
• plenty of fruits, vegetables, and complex
  carbohydrates should be incorporated into daily
  meals
• three small to moderately sized meals
• one to three snacks every day

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You can determine what meal planning method to
use

• Searching for recipes online, planning your meals
  yourself can be daunting
• Purchase an online meal plan with nutritionals,
  recipes and grocery list

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How can I control my gestational diabetes?

• eat your meals at regularly spaced intervals.
• Exercise often
• Consult your MD about special prenatal vitamins

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