Managing blood sugar levels can sometimes feel like an ongoing struggle for diabetics, but Faith Turner has developed a solution with her no-added-sugar meal prep strategy.
Eliminating extra sweets from her meals has allowed Faith to create a tasty, sustainable approach to enjoy food free from blood sugar concerns. Her approach to meal planning centers on full, unadulterated foods that naturally support the body and preserve consistent blood sugar levels.
Following her own diagnosis, Faith started along the path toward a no-added-sugar diet. She says, “I battled to find satisfying meals that didn’t spike my blood sugar when first diagnosed with diabetes.” But my energy levels and general health improved dramatically once I began cutting additional sweets from my diet.
Meal prep for Faith is based on creating basic, healthful meals ahead of time. Starting with a weekly schedule of lean proteins, vegetables, and good fats, she advises “A normal week might have sautéed spinach, roasted sweet potatoes, and grilled chicken,” she says. “These are all foods loaded with nutrients that won’t raise blood sugar levels.”
Faith enjoys cooking overnight oats topped with fresh berries and chia seeds using unsweetened almond milk for breakfast. She says, “Berries are low in sugar but high in antioxidants, therefore diabetics would find them to be a great choice.” Without sugar crashes, this meal keeps her full and energized all through the morning.
Faith’s method depends mostly on portion control. She counsels, “it’s not just about what you eat, but also about how much you eat.” “Prepping meals ahead helps me to ensure I’m eating the correct amounts and helps me to resist the temptation of processed foods including hidden sugars.”
Faith also advises substituting water, herbal teas, or infused water with cucumbers or mint for sweet beverages. “Many people are unaware of the amount of sugar in even supposedly healthy beverages,” she notes. “You can stay hydrated and avoid needless sugar intake by keeping to water and herbal teas.”
Using Faith’s no-added-sugar meal plan helps diabetics feel empowered to take charge of their condition. Consistency is the secret, Faith advises. “Plan ahead so every meal supports your blood sugar levels; the best part is, you won’t feel deprived.”
Faith’s method shows that controlling diabetes need not be constrictive. Mindful eating and a little preparation will help one to enjoy good, filling meals while controlling blood sugar levels.
