If you can, make your own dressing for salads with a little olive oil and vinegar. Vegetables and grains should fill up most of your plate, but leave room for some lean meat, poultry or fish. Be sure to choose grilled chicken and remove the skin instead of the fried variety. For something different, try grilled fish and turkey burgers made with onions and chopped green peppers. Top your burger and sandwiches off with mustard rather than mayonnaise.
Summer means terrific fruits.
It s hard to beat a fresh fruit salad, cantaloupe or watermelon. Fruit is an excellent source of fiber, vitamins and minerals, and has zero fat. Everyone, including people with diabetes, should eat three to four servings of fruit a day. Cobblers, pies and cakes are high in fat and cholesterol. If you can t resist, have a small serving.