Health

		Lo-Carb Diet & Meal Plans Proper for Good Health
		Bala N. Aiyer, M.D.

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The New Food Pyramid : A Balanced Diet Plan

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Healthy Low Carbohydrate Diet Pyramid

for Diabetes and Weight Control Plans -- may be good for Everyone

C-1:

C-2:

D-1:

D-2:

E-1:

E-2:


A : Salt, Sugar & Sweets *Use Sparingly - >2% = >1 Serving*	B : Nuts & Dry Beans *4% = 1 to 2 Servings daily*
C-1: Milk & Dairy Products *Skin Milk, 1% Low Fat Milk or Soy Milk Only* *10% = 1 to 3 Servings daily*	C-2: Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs Group : *Vegetarians may choose Lentils, Beans or Cheese* *12% = 1 to 3 Servings daily*
D-1 : Bread, Cereals, Rice, Potato & Pasta Group [Starch] *22% = 4 to 6 Servings daily*	D-2 : Beans and Lentils Group [Starch + Protein] *9% = 2 to 3 Servings daily*
E-1 : Green Vegetable Group Choose fresh or steamed Vegetables 32% = 6 to 8 servings daily	E-2 : Fruits & Juices Group Caution: Some Juices may contain too much Sugar *9% = 2 to 3 Servings dalily*
*Please Note:- 50% of our Diet portions consists of Vegetables, Fruits & Juices and Beans & Lentils*

Healthy Low Carbohydrate Diet Pie-Chart

for Diabetes and Weight Control Plans -- may be good for Everyone

C-1

10%

C-2

12%

D-1

22%

D-2

E-1

32%

E-2

See Exchange List	Serving Sizes for Common Foods:		See Exchange List
Breads : 1 slice	Vegetables : 1/2 cup	Milk : 1 cup	Cooked Beans : 1/2 cup
Cereals : 1 ounce	Fruit : 1 medium piece	Cheese : 1 1/2 ounces	Cooked lean meat : 2 to 3 oz.
Cooked Rice or Pasta : 1/2 cup	Fruit Juice : 3/4 cup	Eggs : 1 egg	Poultry & Fish : 2 to 3 ounces