Diet Plans for Patients with Diabetes and Obesity

Although long-term improvement in dietary habits requires replacing unhealthy eating patterns with balanced meals, many patients with diabetes and obesity prefer following structured meal plans. Below are examples of dietary models suitable for diabetic and overweight patients.

First Model

Breakfast

• Half a loaf of local bread
• One boiled egg
• Tomato, cucumber, lettuce
• One cup of skim milk

Lunch

• 4 tablespoons of rice
• One serving of cooked vegetables (zucchini, green beans, okra, etc.)
• One piece of meat or a quarter chicken (boiled or grilled)
• One fruit (orange, apple, or banana)

Dinner

• Half a loaf of local bread
• One plate of fava beans (ful medames) without oil
• Tomato, cucumber, lettuce
• One cup of yogurt

Second Model

Breakfast

• Half a loaf of local bread
• A piece of white cheese
• Tomato, cucumber, lettuce
• One fruit (orange, apple, or banana)

Lunch

• 4 tablespoons of rice
• A large green salad plate
• 200 g grilled fish
• One fruit

Dinner

• Half a loaf of local bread
• Lentil soup or 2 pieces of falafel (taameya)
• Tomato, cucumber, lettuce
• One cup of yogurt