Whether you‘re living with diabetes or not, the whole family will benefit from eating well. And, the good news is that it‘s easy to get started. Try out these top tips for healthy eating.

1. Eat regular meals

饮食时间应该均匀分配，并保证早餐。

Space your meals evenly throughout the day, and make sure everyone has breakfast.

2. Keep an eye on portion sizes

摄入量不要过多。

Be mindful of your overall portion sizes of your food. If you are trying to lose weight, you may need to adjust them. 

• Try using smaller plates.
• For main meals, dish out your vegetables first and let this fill up your plate.
• Separate the different foods on the plate rather than piling them on each other.
• Resist the temptation for a second helping; have a glass of water first.

3. Carbs count

关注碳水化合物摄入量，因为它们会引起血糖升高。

健康饮食包括：全麦淀粉食物，蔬菜，水果，奶制品。

Include carbohydrates in the food you eat each day. Healthier sources include wholegrain starchy foods, fruits and vegetables, pulses and some dairy foods. As all carbohydrates affects blood glucose levels, be conscious of the amounts you eat. 

4. Cut the fat

减少饱和脂肪量，很多提炼于动物。

Everyone needs some fat as part of a healthy diet. But, cut back on saturated fats饱和脂肪, which are found in foods that are made of animal products like butter and cheese, red and processed meats, palm oil, coconut oil, ghee, and cakes and pastries.

5. Get your five a day

蔬菜和水果量应占到五成。

Aim for at least five portions of fruit and veg a day, so that you and your family get the range of vitamins, minerals and fibre you need to eat well. Choose seasonal produce to cut costs.

6. Cut back on salt

减少食盐摄入

Too much salt is associated with high blood pressure, which increases the risk of diabetes complications. Adults should have no more than 1 teaspoon (6g) of salt per day, while children have even lower targets. Most of the salt we eat comes from processed foods so cut back on these and try to cook from scratch, flavouring your food with herbs and spices instead. It is always a good idea to read labels and choose lower salt options whenever possible. 

7. Dish up the fish

一周吃两份鱼。

All types of fish are good sources of protein, and oily fish is particularly good, as it‘s rich in omega-3 (polyunsaturated fat), which protects against heart disease. Fresh, frozen or canned are all good – choose canned fish in spring water, and look out for added salt.

Avoid fried fish, or, if you do have it, remove the batter. Aim to eat two portions of oily fish, such as mackerel, sardines or salmon, every week.

8. Eat more beans

豆类食物脂肪含量低，纤维高，营养物质高。

Beans, lentils and pulses are low in fat, high in fibre, cheap to buy and packed with nutrients. They don’t have a big impact on blood glucose and may help to control blood fats such as cholesterol胆固醇. Try kidney beans, chickpeas, green lentils, and even baked beans, hot in soups and casseroles, cold in salads, in baked falafel, bean burgers and low-fat hummus and dhals.

10. Hydrate

一天喝8-10杯水，牛奶，茶，咖啡，草本茶都可以，但注意量，不要太多。

We all need to stay hydrated by drinking 8–10 glasses of fluid per day. Water is best, but milk, tea and coffee, herbal teas and some foods, particularly fruit and veg, all contribute to this total.

You don’t have to cut out alcohol and sugary drinks altogether – just keep an eye on what you’re drinking and how much. 

...and 2 things you can do to help manage your diabetes

1. Give ‘diabetic‘ foods a miss

忽略糖尿病专用食品，它们对糖尿病人没有好处，仍然会影响血糖。它们很贵，脂肪和卡路里含量高，并有泻药效果。

Foods labelled as ‘diabetic’ offer no benefit to people with diabetes and may still affect blood glucose levels. They are expensive and contain as much fat and calories as ordinary versions, and they can also have a laxative泻药 effect.

2. See a dietitian

多联系营养师

Diabetes UK recommends that everyone with diabetes should see a registered dietitian at diagnosis, and then have regular reviews. Ask your GP to refer you to see a registered dietitian.