"Diabetic, Low Fat,Low Salt Diet Help"

Here is a good place to start. I just Googled "Diabetic meal plans" and this was one of the first to come up

http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/weight_loss_diet_plans/diet_meal_plans/7_day_diabetes_meal_plan

If you cook you'll have control over sodium, while processed/pre-packaged foods tend to be high.

Less processed - less sodium. i generally don't use salt much in cooking, as I use other seasonings (big on garlic).

Easy enough to modify recipes to reduce sodium. Just don't add it. Replace with spices, onion, and garlic. I show this plate to everyone learning to eat like a diabetic. You may eat very much like you have before, only portion things differently, limit the sauces.

Shop for inexpensive vegetables in the freezer aisle, get sturdy vegetables like carrots and cabbage, and the rest buy small amounts frequently on sale and in season.

Processed foods are more expensive and have more salt. The more you cook for yourself, the more money you will save and the food is better for you at the same time.

Stews are inexpensive and if you make yourself, you can eliminate the salt.

Chicken thighs are cheaper than chicken breasts, and you can cook in bulk to make your own "fast food".

Why are you eating low fat and low sodium? Neither is an issue for diabetics.

If you're running into issues with meal plans having too much salt, it's just a matter of making those recipes at home without the salt added. Going to have to cook more if you need that serious of a low-sodium intake.

auddii wrote: »

This may be a random question, but I don't typically see low fat and low sodium diets prescribed to diabetics (they're usually told to count carbs and stay within limit per meal and per day). Have you spoken to a registered dietitian about an appropriate diet for your medical condition(s)?

Low sodium is sometimes prescribed for diabetics if there is high blood pressure along with the high blood sugar. One does not necessarily go with the other, but they are frequently co-morbid conditions.

I am also on a low sodium low fat diet because of blood pressure issues. I cook all my foods from scratch. Eat a lot of fresh vegetables.
I have searched low sodium light recipes online and found many great recipes. Most regular light recipes can be adjusted to make them low sodium.
Canned tomatoes, tomato sauces and tomato paste are very high in sodium. Only purchase no salt added of those.
I completely avoid canned soups. I make and freeze my own.
Most shelf dressings, ketchup, and sauces are very high in sodium. Purchase no salt added versions or make from scratch.
Mrs. Dash offers some great seasonings and seasoning packets (try Target) that are no salt added.
Mr. Spice offers some great sauces online with no salt added.
Broth/bouillon are very high in salt, even the low sodium versions. I buy Herb Ox chicken or Beef no sodium bouillon packets, and add to water when I need broth/stock for a soup or recipe.
Cheese has a lot of sodium, use sparingly. (no something I could cut completely)
I try to stay away from boxed meals. Watch out for beans and vegetables that are canned unless they state "no salt added". Often frozen meats have added salt for preservation.
Bread has a lot of sodium also. Ezekial makes a great low sodium version and that is typically found in the freezer aisle.

I remove all added salt in all the recipes I make.

It has been easy for me to eat less calories and fat but adding in low sodium was the toughest part.
You can look at any of my recipes to see how I have made changes. If you have questions I would be happy to answer them.
A guideline that I try to follow is that each mg of sodium in something should be equal or less than each calorie. 100 calories should have equal to or less than 100 mg of sodium.
I wish you luck in what you are trying to achieve.

MzBarb15 wrote: »

I have been googling till my eyes pop out. Lol. The problem is a lot of recipes have too much sodium. Thank you for sharing that link. I will check it out

Just add less salt than recommended. Mrs. Dash or similar salt-free seasoning blends are great for cooking without adding salt. Fresh herbs are also great for adding flavor without salt.

I love the @SomeGirlSomewhere pictures. All low salt except for the ham. I hope her examples gives you some ideas for meals.

I would suggest looking at www.diabetes.org and www.heart.org for advice and recipes, if you can't afford to see a dietician.

These are the American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association web sites. Lots of good info and receipes on there.

jgnatca wrote: »

You might want to check the DASH diet. The emphasis on portions is very similar to the diabetic diet.

Yes! This is also good advice.

Wow...very limiting. Low fat, low salt, low sugar...that pretty much limits you to eating potatoes!

Naa, I got no advice for any of that, but I can tell you (my conclusion based on my observations) that if you have some sort of heart or cv issue, sodium in the diet is not the culprit. People automatically assume that fat and sodium are bad for you, but fat might actually be what you need. It is worth looking into. Dont just do it, I dont want you to fall over and die bc of something I said. But do some research. You will find what you need.