Eating meals with low-carbohydrates diet helps cut blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes.

One of the main benefits of following a low-carb diet is weight loss. For people with type 2 diabetes, this helps to reduce HbA1c and blood fats such as triglycerides and cholesterol. For people who don’t have diabetes, losing weight can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and a low-carb diet is one option to help you do this.

For people with type 1 diabetes

If you have type 1, the strongest evidence suggests that carb counting is the best way to manage your blood sugar levels. This means matching how much insulin you take to the amount of carbs in your meal, snack or drink. 

There is no strong evidence that following a low-carb diet is safe or beneficial, which is why we don’t recommend this diet for people with type 1 diabetes. 

It is really important that you speak to your healthcare team for support to manage your insulin if you’re considering a low-carb diet. 

Here are some low-carb recipes:

salad with green asparagus

Asparagus and Walnuts Salad

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 pounds asparagus, trimmed
  • 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Place a skillet over medium heat add olive oil and let it heat up
  2. Add asparagus, Sauté for 5 minutes until browned
  3. Season with salt and pepper
  4. Remove from heat
  5. Add Walnuts and toss
  6. Serve warm!

Per serving: Calories: 145 Fat: 11.2g Carbohydrates:2.2g Protein: 2.3g

Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups cauliflower florets
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoon coconut flour, sifted
  • 2 organic eggs, beaten
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese

Directions:

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Season florets with salt and steam until firm
  3. Place florets in greased oven proof dish
  4. Heat coconut milk over medium heat in a skillet, make sure to season the oil with salt and pepper.
  5. Stir in broth and add coconut flour to the mix, stir
  6. Cook until the sauce begins to bubble
  7. Remove from heat and add beaten egg
  8. Pour the thick sauce over the cauliflower and mix in cheese
  9. Bake for 30-45 minutes
  10. Serve and enjoy!

Per serving: Calories 227 Fat:15.3g Carbohydrates: 9.3g Proteins: 15.2g

a cheesy macaroni dish