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
 
A:

B:
C-1:
C-2:
D-1:
D-2:
S-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
Healthy Low Carbohydrate Diet Pie-Chart
for Diabetes and Weight Control Plans -- may be good for Everyone
 

A

2%

B

4%

C-1

10%

C-2

12%

D-1

22%

D-2

9%

E-1

32%

E-2

9%

Serving Sizes for Common Foods:
Breads : 1 sliceVegetables : 1/2 cupMilk : 1 cupCooked Beans : 1/2 cup
Cereals : 1 ounceFruit : 1 medium pieceCheese : 1 1/2 ouncesCooked lean meat : 2 to 3 oz.
Cooked Rice or Pasta : 1/2 cupFruit Juice : 3/4 cupEggs : 1 eggPoultry & Fish : 2 to 3 ounces