Does Your Diabetes Diet Give You What You Need?

1. Eat more fruit and vegetables
   Aim for at least five portions a day to provide you with vitamins, minerals and fibre to help you to balance your overall diet. One portion is, for example, a banana or apple, a handful of grapes, a tablespoon of dried fruit, a small glass of fruit juice or fruit smoothie, three heaped tablespoons of vegetables or a cereal bowl of salad.
2. Include more beans and lentilsFor example, kidney beans, butter beans, chickpeas or red and green lentils.
   Try adding them to stews, casseroles and soups, or to a salad.