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Sample Meals with 45 or 75 grams of Carbohydrates
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The Cleveland Clinic offers the following sample menus to help balance carbohydrate intake.
45-gram meal
3 oz of meat/protein (chicken breast, grilled salmon, or slices of lean beef)
2/3 cup of rice (30 g)
1 cup of broccoli
salad with low-fat, low-carbohydrate dressing
1 cup of low-fat milk OR a small roll or one slice of bread (15 g)
75-gram breakfast
4 pancakes (4-inch) (30 g)
2 tablespoons regular syrup (30 g)
3/4 cup of blueberries (15 g)
75-gram meal
1 1/2 cups of spaghetti (45 g) with 1/2 cup of sauce (15 g)
2 meatballs
Parmesan cheese
1 cup of green beans
Salad with low-fat, low-carbohydrate dressing
1-oz slice of garlic bread (15 g)
Water with a twist of lemon
Related information:
Diabetes diet |
Carbohydrate counter |
Food and Exercise Diary
Sources: Carbs count in diabetes. The Cleveland Clinic Heart Advisor, Nov. 2001.
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