Diet plan

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General Guidelines

1. Carbohydrates: Moderate intake, focus on low glycaemic index (GI) carbs.

2. Proteins: Include lean proteins to support muscle health and maintain satiety.

3. Fats: Prefer healthy fats (e.g., nuts, seeds, avocado (not sure it is available in Pakistan), and
olive oil).

4. Fiber: Incorporate high-fibre foods like vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.

5. Hydration: Aim for 8–10 glasses of water daily.

6. Meal Timing: Eat 1 balanced meals and 1–2 small snacks to maintain steady blood sugar
levels.

7. Char chezin kam say kam: Chawal, cheeni (no cheeni at all), chapati (kam say kam)

Sample Weekly Meal Plan

Week 1

Breakfast

• Monday-Friday: 1 boiled egg/ poached, 1 small whole-grain roti, sautéed spinach with garlic,
and a handful of mixed nuts with tea coffee full fat milk.

• Saturday-Sunday: Greek yogurt with a tablespoon of chia seeds, a handful of fresh berries,
and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Mid-Morning Snack

• 1 small apple or pear with a tablespoon of peanut butter.

Afternoon Snack

• A small handful of almonds or walnuts and green tea.

Dinner

• Monday-Friday: Lentil soup with a side of 1 small multigrain roti and a mixed green salad
with olive oil and lemon dressing.

• Saturday-Sunday: Baked machli, roasted potato and mashed cauliflower.

Week 2-4 Adjustments

• Rotate protein sources: include eggs, chicken, fish, tofu, and legumes.

• Swap vegetables for variety: use okra, eggplant, and leafy greens.

• Reduce carb portions slightly for weeks 3-4 to further stabilize blood sugar.

Allowed Beverages

• Water, herbal teas, and black coffee (no sugar!!!!).NO coke, pepsi…. Water only!!!
• Avoid sugary drinks and limit fruit juices to occasional fresh-squeezed servings.

Key Snacks

• Cucumber slices with hummus.

• Hard-boiled eggs.

Additional Tips

• Exercise: Incorporate at least 30 minutes of moderate activity daily (e.g., brisk walking, yoga).
10000 steps 5 time a week…

• Monitoring: HBA1c every year at least!!

Shopping List

1. Proteins: Eggs, chicken breast, fish (trout, malee, rahoo), tofu, paneer.

2. Carbs: Whole-grain roti, brown rice,

3. Fats: Olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds.

4. Vegetables: Spinach, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, okra, eggplant.

5. Fruits: Apples, pears, berries.

6. Dairy: Greek yogurt, milk (optional).

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