Carbohydrate Choices ___ Breakfast Carbohydrate Choices ___ Protein _____ Fat _____ Mid-morning snack Lunch Dinner Evening Snack Gestational Diabetes Meal Plan Prepared for: ___________________ Total Calories: ________ Total grams of Carbohydrate: _______ Total Carbohydrate choices: ____ Total grams of Protein: ________ Total grams of Fat: _______ Carbohydrate Conversion 1 serving = 15 grams carbohydrate 2 servings = 30 grams carbohydrate 3 servings = 45 grams carbohydrate 4 servings = 60 grams carbohydrate

Grains, Beans & Starchy Vegetables Choose pasteurized milk or plain yogurt Unsweetened fruits of all colors. Avoid fruit juice and fruit at breakfast. Limit dried fruit to ¼ cup per day Dairy *15 g carb per serving Fruit Grains, Beans & Starchy Vegetables Starchy vegetables count as a grain in diabetes. Starchy vegetables include: potatoes, peas, corn, beans & squash. *15 g carb per serving Non-starchy Vegetables *15 g carb per serving Use fresh, frozen or low sodium canned vegetables. Protein Choose lean protein like: lean meat, low fat cheese, nuts, eggs, etc. *5 g carb per serving *0 g carb per serving Fats and Oils Use healthy plant oils like safflower, canola, and olive oil Avoid solid fats such as lard, shortening, and butter Limit oils to 6 teaspoons per day