To effectively incorporate your new diet routine into daily life, consider preparing a diabetes-friendly lunch box in advance. Here are some practical tips:
Meal Preparation
Plan Ahead: Prepare your lunch box the night before or in the morning using easy MyDiabetes recipes that you can rotate regularly.
Sandwich Options: Pack hearty whole-grain bread sandwiches with fillings like chicken, turkey breast, salmon, or low-fat cheese.
Vegetable Sticks: Include fresh vegetable sticks such as carrots, red bell peppers, zucchini, and cucumber. To keep them crisp, submerge them in water overnight and drain before mealtime.
Salad Ideas
Grain and Vegetable Salad: Mix cooked grains, pulses, vegetables, fish, or lean meat for a nutritious salad. Keep the dressing separate to add just before eating.
Food Flask
Soups and Stews: Consider investing in a food flask to keep soups and stews hot for up to 9 hours. Pour your meal into the flask right before leaving home for work.
Bulk Cooking
Cook in Batches: Another option is to cook in bulk and enjoy the same lunch 2–3 times throughout the week for convenience.
These strategies can help you maintain your diet while making meal prep easier and more enjoyable.