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hope42009
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Gestational diabetes lunch ideas
I'm in desperate need of gestational diabetes lunch ideas. The nutritionist I'm seeing (saw her once so far) recommended that I eat a grilled chicken wrap but it's hard to prepare that while I'm working. Even though the chicken is cooked I think I would still have to reheat it. What is something quick that I can eat for lunch at work.
Thanks so much!
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Posted 12/21/15 8:01 PM  |
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ElizaRags35
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Gestational diabetes lunch ideas
Tuna salad or chicken salad or cold cuts or PB on whole wheat sandwich thin or english muffin.
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| Posted 12/21/15 10:56 PM |
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MrsH2009
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Re: Gestational diabetes lunch ideas
If you ever get lunch out, you can look up carb counts of national chains like Panera before you go to help you make decisions.
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| Posted 12/22/15 7:42 AM |
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KGools
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Re: Gestational diabetes lunch ideas
I did a lot of grilled or baked chicken seasoned with garlic, salt and pepper and a veggie. I would prep on Sunday and eat it all week. Or I would do a lot of salads and fruit.
Once you get the hang of it, it becomes easy.
I was told by my nutritionist (this was 5yrs ago when I was pregnant with my first and had GD) that I could have 3 servings of carbs per meals. 1 serving = 15g of carbs so no more than 45g of carbs per meal.
Good luck!
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| Posted 12/22/15 8:20 AM |
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GoldenRod
10 years on LIF!
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Shawn
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Re: Gestational diabetes lunch ideas
For diabetics, "carbs" aren't all the same. The Glycemic Index is a huge factor. Fruit will make your blood sugar spike quickly, while milk cabs (lactose) takes much longer to raise your blood sugar.
For me, as a diabetic, I drink Muscle Milk for lunch. Nothing to do with creating muscles, but it's got a lot of protein, so it's filling, minimal sugar, and it's very consistent, so it makes it easy for me to manage it on a daily basis. Some people get bored with the same thing every day, but it doesn't bother me.
Plus, I'm very lazy, so a shelf-stable (although it tastes better chilled) container is my favorite way to go... 
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| Posted 12/22/15 9:35 AM |
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Sparrow
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Gestational diabetes lunch ideas
My easy go-to is peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat bread.
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| Posted 12/22/15 11:03 AM |
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bear0524
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Gestational diabetes lunch ideas
I would eat a big salad, 1/2 of a sandwich on 5 grain bread, cheese, pirate booty (small bags-15g) and a yogurt (15g). It was a pain at first but I got used to it
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| Posted 12/22/15 1:03 PM |
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