The following is a 1500 calorie diet I thought I'd share here with whoever is interested.
I was put on this diet by the medical staff and dieticians when I developed gestational diabetes. They encouraged me to stay on it at all times in order to maintain optimal health. Additionally, I was to add a second snack at bedtime, adding 300 calories to my daily intake while pregnant or breast feeding.

1 MEAT
1 MILK
1 STARCH
1 FAT

 

LUNCHES

2 VEG
1 FRUIT
2 STARCH
3 MEAT
2 FAT

 

AFTERNOON SNACK

1 JUICE
1 STARCH

 

 

 

DINNERS

1 MILK
2 VEG
1 STARCH
3 MEAT
2 FAT

 

 

 

Portion Sizes:

1 MEAT =
1 oz of meat
1 oz of cheese
one yogurt
2 Tblsp Peanut butter

 

1 STARCH=
1 biscuit
2 taco shells
3 cups popcorn
2 pancakes
6 crackers
1 4 inch waffle
1/2 bagel
1/2 got dog or hamburger bun
6" tortilla
1/2 cup rice, pasta, or oatmeal

occasional starches:
16 french fries = 1 starch, 2 fats
glazed donut = 2 starches, 2 fats
2 small cookies = 1 starch, 1 fat
2' square cake = 1 starch, 1 fat
1/2 c ice cream = 1 starch, 2 fats
12 chips = 1 starch, 2 fats

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