Eat a variety of foods. Such a diet helps create interesting meals and ensures that you get enough calories, proteins, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
Control your weight. Keep within recommended weight limits for age, gender and build. Balance the foods you eat with physical activity to maintain or achieve your desirable weight.
Eat a low fat, low cholesterol diet.
Say no to hydrogenated fats, eg. Vanaspati and margarines.
Pay attentions to hidden fats in bakery items, sweets and namkeens.
Choose whole grain cereals and pulses.
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Diabetics should consult doctor about the type and quantity of fruits that they may take.
