{"id":3107,"date":"2023-04-12T01:53:22","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T14:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/2023\/04\/12\/prediabetes-diet-plan-free-2\/"},"modified":"2025-06-18T17:13:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T06:13:11","slug":"prediabetes-diet-plan-free-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/health-hub\/prediabetes-diet-plan-free-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Pre-diabetes Diet Plan: What meal plan and healthy habits are the best if you have been diagnosed with Pre-diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have pre-diabetes, it means that your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. That means that you may be able to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes with the tools and support to manage pre-diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to manage pre-diabetes and prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes is to include healthy eating in your everyday life. Not only do the right foods provide your body with important nutrients, but they can help to keep blood glucose levels in target range, in addition to supporting weight management.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Where can I find free recipes that help prevent type 2 diabetes?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<em> <em>Life!<\/em><\/em> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/health-hub\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Hub<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers delicious recipes that are easy to prepare, contain a variety of healthy ingredients and can fit your breakfast, lunch, dinner or in between.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Our latest recipes include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/health-hub\/heart-healthy-crackers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart healthy crackers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/health-hub\/healthy-salad-nicoise-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy salad nicoise<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/health-hub\/healthy-gourmet-vegetarian-sandwich-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy gourmet vegetarian sandwich<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/health-hub\/healthy-egg-avocado-sandwich-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy egg &amp; avocado sandwich<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What are some simple dietary habits that I can use that will help me with my pre-diabetes diet plan?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When trying to improve your diet it is important to eat a variety of colourful and nutritious foods and correct portion sizes. Not only will this help prevent type 2 diabetes, but it will also result in an overall health and wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Australian Dietary Guidelines provide a guide on serving sizes for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatforhealth.gov.au\/food-essentials\/how-much-do-we-need-each-day\/recommended-number-serves-adults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatforhealth.gov.au\/food-essentials\/how-much-do-we-need-each-day\/recommended-number-serves-children-adolescents-and-toddlers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">children, adolescents and toddlers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits and vegetables are an important part of any healthy diet, as they come with a variety of nutrients that boost the body\u2019s health.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A standard serve of fruit is about 150g (350kJ) or:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium apple, banana, orange or pear<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 small apricots, kiwi fruits or plums<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup diced or canned fruit (no added sugar)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Or only occasionally:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30g dried fruit (for example, 4 dried apricot halves, 1\u00bd tablespoons of sultanas)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-banner -half-image\">\n    <div class=\"-text\">\n        <h2 class=\"-eyebrow-heading\"><\/h2>\n        <h3 class=\"-large-heading\">Learn more about healthy eating from expert dietitians with our free <em>Life!<\/em> program.<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"-button\">\n            <a\n                href=\"#health-check\"\n                class=\"button\"\n            >CHECK IF YOU QUALIFY<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"-image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Diabetes-Vic_Life-Program_Shot-02_Individuals_122-min-scaled.jpg\"\n            alt=\"banner image\"\n        \/>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A standard serve of vegetables is about 75g (100\u2013350kJ) or:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup cooked green or orange vegetables (for example, broccoli, spinach, carrots or pumpkin)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup cooked dried or canned beans, peas or lentils (preferably with no added salt)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup green leafy or raw salad vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup sweet corn<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd medium potato or other starchy vegetables (sweet potato, taro or cassava)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium tomato<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Source: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatforhealth.gov.au\/food-essentials\/how-much-do-we-need-each-day\/serve-sizes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat For Health<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Include whole grains into your diet<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grain foods contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, as well as carbohydrates, protein and fibre, making them a great addition to a healthy diet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A serve of whole grain foods is 500kJ which is:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 slice (40g) bread<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd medium (40g) roll or flat bread<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup (75-120g) cooked rice, pasta, noodles, barley, buckwheat, semolina, polenta, bulgur or quinoa<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup (120g) cooked porridge<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b2\/\u00b3 cup (30g) wheat cereal flakes<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup (30g) muesli<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 (35g) crispbreads<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 (60g) crumpet<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 small (35g) English muffin or scone<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Aim for a variety of protein-rich foods<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order for your body to grow and repair itself, you need to eat protein-rich foods. There are two types of protein;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Plant-based <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protein, which is found in foods such as;<\/span>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legumes such as beans, chickpeas, lentils, split peas, soybeans, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tofu <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Animal-based <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protein, which is found in foods such as;<\/span>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish and seafood<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poultry such as chicken, turkey and duck<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red meat such as beef, veal, pork, lamb, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy such as milk, cheese and yoghurt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When trying to eat a healthy diet you need to be mindful of your red meat and dairy intake. For example, eating over 3 meals a week that contain red meat can contribute to heart disease. 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When your body digests the carbohydrates in your food, it converts those carbohydrates into energy that forms glucose in your blood.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High GI foods are quicker to digest, which causes a larger increase in blood glucose than lower GI foods, which take longer to digest <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Source: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/health.act.gov.au\/sites\/default\/files\/2018-09\/IGT%20Pre-diabetes%20booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACT Health<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Also, lower GI foods take longer to digest, and this means that they keep you feeling fuller for longer, which helps with weight management.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Examples of low GI foods include;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional rolled oats<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dense whole grain breads<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lentils and legumes<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet potato<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoghurt<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasta<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Get the right kinds of fats in your diet<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good kind of fats are called polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. The reason that these fats are good is because they help keep your heart healthy and are an important part of a healthy well-balanced diet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Polyunsaturated Fats<\/strong><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Monounsaturated Fats<\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oils such as sunflower, corn, soybean, flaxseed, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walnuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flax seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish (omega-3, which fish is particularly known for, is a type of polyunsaturated fat)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olive, peanut and canola oils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocados<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeds such as pumpkin, sesame, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Go for low fat dairy products<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy products have several health benefits, from being a great source of calcium to containing various vitamins and minerals.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A serve of milk, yoghurt, cheese is 500-600kJ which is:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup (250ml) fresh, UHT long life, reconstituted powdered milk or buttermilk<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup (120ml) evaporated milk<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 slices (40g) or 4 x 3 x 2cm cube (40g) of hard cheese, such as cheddar<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup (120g) ricotta cheese<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be cup (200g) yoghurt<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup (250ml) soy, rice or other cereal drink with at least 100 mg of added calcium per 100ml<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What are some additional dietary tips to help me manage pre-diabetes?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Avoid processed and unhealthy foods, such as;<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain meat products, such as the fat on red meat and the skin from poultry<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy products such as butter, lard, dripping, cream, sour cream, copha, coconut milk, coconut cream and hard-cooking margarines<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baked goods such as pastries, cakes, puddings, chocolate and cream biscuits<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-packaged biscuits, savoury packet snacks, cakes, frozen and convenience meals<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fried takeaway foods such as chips, fried chicken and battered fish<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pies, sausage rolls and pastries<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creamy sauces or dressings<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creamy style soups<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid eating too many high glycemic foods<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use herbs as an alternative to salt<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid overeating wherever possible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>How the <em><em>Life!<\/em><\/em> program can help you<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Life!<\/em><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a free healthy lifestyle program that helps you improve your eating habits, increase your physical activity and manage stress. You can choose from a group course or the telephone health coaching service.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our experienced health professionals will help you make small changes to your lifestyle so that you can achieve your health goals and reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.&nbsp; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Life!<\/em><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is managed by Diabetes Victoria and funded by the Victorian government. You can check your eligibility for the program <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lifeprogram.org.au\/learn-about-life\/#am-i-eligible\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"button teal\" href=\"#health-check\">Take the health check<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have pre-diabetes, it means that your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. That means that you may be able to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes with the tools and support to manage pre-diabetes. 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