1600 kcal North Indian Diet Plan for Diabetes
1600 kcal North Indian Diet Plan for Diabetes
Meal | Item | Quantity | Calories (kcal) | Notes |
Early Morning | Warm water with lemon | 1 glass | 0 | Kickstart metabolism |
Almonds (unsalted) | 6 pieces | 42 | Rich in healthy fats and protein | |
Walnuts | 2 halves | 26 | Good source of omega-3 fatty acids | |
Breakfast | Vegetable stuffed paratha (without oil) | 1 (40g atta) | 110 | Use whole wheat flour and add grated vegetables |
Low-fat curd | 1 cup (150g) | 70 | Probiotic, supports digestion | |
Mint chutney (no sugar) | 2 tbsp | 10 | Low-calorie flavor enhancer | |
Tea (with skim milk, no sugar) | 1 cup | 30 | Use stevia if sweetener is needed | |
Mid-Morning Snack | Seasonal fruit (apple/guava/orange) | 1 medium | 60 | Low GI fruits, avoid high-sugar fruits like mango |
Roasted chana (without salt) | 20g | 69 | Rich in protein and fiber | |
Lunch | Chapati (without ghee) | 2 (30g each) | 150 | Use whole wheat flour |
Dal (yellow/moong, no tadka) | 1 cup (150g) | 120 | High in protein, low in fat | |
Mixed vegetable sabzi | 1 cup | 120 | Cook with minimal oil, use seasonal vegetables | |
Cucumber and tomato salad | 1 bowl | 30 | Fresh, low-calorie, high-fiber | |
Buttermilk (no salt) | 1 glass (200ml) | 50 | Light and cooling | |
Evening Snack | Tea (with skim milk, no sugar) | 1 cup | 30 | Low-calorie option |
Besan cheela (without oil) | 1 medium | 150 | High-protein snack | |
Mint chutney | 2 tbsp | 10 | Low-calorie addition | |
Dinner | Chapati (without ghee) | 2 (30g each) | 150 | Same as lunch |
Paneer bhurji (made with low-fat paneer) | 1/2 cup (75g) | 120 | High-protein, good fat option | |
Lauki (bottle gourd) sabzi | 1 cup | 90 | Light, easy to digest | |
Mixed salad | 1 bowl | 30 | Adds fiber and crunch | |
Post-Dinner | Skim milk (warm, unsweetened) | 1 cup (200ml) | 80 | Helps with sleep and adds calcium |
Total | 1600 kcal | Ensures balanced macronutrient intake |
Additional Tips
- Oil Usage: Limit to 3-4 tsp/day (use mustard, olive, or rice bran oil).
- Hydration: Drink 2-3 liters of water daily.
- Exercise: Engage in 30 minutes of light exercise, like walking.
- Spices: Use turmeric, fenugreek, and cinnamon, which may help improve insulin sensitivity.
- Salt: Restrict salt to less than 5g/day.
This chart provides a comprehensive, practical diet plan suited to North Indian cuisine while keeping diabetes management in focus.