I am a 58 year-old man suffering from diabetes for the last 2 decades. I am being forced to live on a bland diet even though I have been a gourmet since my youth. Is there a way to add some excitement to my diet chart?

When you have to stick to rigid diet guidelines to control your diabetes, it can take all the joy out of eating. But there are plenty of ways to wake up your taste buds without causing blood sugar imbalances, or sodium and fat overload.

Think spices. Both fresh and dried spices can add dimensions of flavor to any dish. Kick up the heat with a tiny pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes. A handful of fresh chopped parsley can do wonders to brighten the flavor of a simple soup or sauce. In the case of fresh herbs, you’ll also get a boost of essential minerals and vitamins.

Think produce. Don’t limit yourself to the same few vegetables you’ve always known and loved. The next time you go shopping, grab a handful of porcini or oyster mushrooms, a bunch of peppery arugula, a few stalks of crunchy fennel (it has a licorice-like flavor) or some rainbow kale.

Think acids. Different types of vinegar and citrus juices are wonderful ways to perk up the flavor of any food without adding fat or salt. Try lime juice instead of lemon juice the next time you grill or broil fish. Add malt vinegar to a baked potato, or drizzle balsamic vinegar over steamed vegetables or even fruit.

Think condiments. Thank goodness for sucralose! Practically any condiment you can think of, from pickle relish to fruit preserves to ketchup, is now available in a sugar-free, low-sugar or low-carbohydrate formulation. Keep in mind that these products usually contain carbs, even if the amounts are very small, so make room for that in your exchange plan. And remember good old mustard, including its Dijon and spicy brown counterparts. Lots of flavor with practically no carbs or sodium.

Hope these tips inspire you to eat mindfully and joyfully, even when you have special dietary needs. Enjoy and be well!

Hi, it is unfortunate that as a diabetic you need to restrict certain items from your diet. My friend has referred me to this blog page that seems to describe a natural sugar substitute that is apparently safe for diabetics. The blog can be found at: health blog

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I can email you a long list of things that you can eat.(if you want)
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Avoid sugar and high amounts of carbohydrates....Eat balanced meals with whole grain carbs at regular times...Take Care!!!










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hey your meals should be 50 % carbs 25% protein and 25 % Lipids thats the diabetic diet plan.....Good Luck!!!










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basically a healthy diet with pleanty of veg , be careful of some fruit though like grapes as they have a lot of natural sugar , if your blood sugars start to drop eat a banana or have a glass of milk . you can get diabetic chocolate but it can make you run the loo if you have too much . try not to eat fatty foods as high cholestral goes hand in hand with diabetes . pastry is bad too . you have to be sensible and can you get a diet sheet from your diabetic nurse?

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