What Does Ada Stand for in Diet

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) just released a nutrition consensus report with eating recommendations to help manage and prevent diabetes, and also to prevent complications such as heart disease.

What can you eat on ADA diet?

Plenty of non-starchy vegetables such as broccoli, green beans, kale, and salad greens. Lean protein foods including meat, chicken, fish, shellfish, eggs, cheese, nuts, seeds, and plant-based protein foods like soy and beans are included in differing proportions.

What are some diet considerations for a 1500 Cal ADA diet?

• 2 ounces meat or protein, such as 2 ounces lean roast beef.
• 2 starches, such as one 3 inch baked potato and 1 medium (2-1/2 inch) dinner roll.
• 1 fat, such as 1 tsp margarine.
• 2 vegetables, such as 1 cup (8 ounces) cooked mixed vegetables.
• 1 fruit, such as 1-1/4 cups fresh strawberries.