Up your protein intake to stay satisfied and improve blood sugars in this healthy 7-day diabetes meal plan.

To maximize the benefits, aim to spread protein more evenly throughout the day rather than overloading at dinner.

can also make a significant difference.

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili in bowls

Snack (35 calories)

Lunch (292 calories)

P.M. To make it 2,000 calories:Add 1 slice whole-wheat toast with 2 Tbsp.

Day 2

Breakfast (246 calories)

A.M.

Snack (64 calories)

Lunch (338 calories)

P.M. ## Day 3

Breakfast (306 calories)

P.M. To make it 2,000 calories:Add 1 slice whole-wheat toast with 1 1/2 Tbsp.

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Day 4

Breakfast (249 calories)

P.M.

Tomorrow morning, cook on Low for 8 hours so it’s ready in time for dinner.

Day 5

A.M.

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Snack (106 calories)

P.M. To make it 2,000 calories:Add 1 apple and 2 slices whole-wheat toast with 3 Tbsp.

almond butter to breakfast and add 1 servingGuacamole Chopped Saladto lunch.

Day 6

Lunch (307 calories)

P.M. almond butter at P.M. snack.

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slice whole-wheat baguette to lunch, and increase to 3 Tbsp.

almond butter at P.M. snack.

Day 7

Breakfast (281 calories)

A.M.

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Snack (68 calories)

P.M. slice whole-wheat baguette to lunch, and add 3 Tbsp.

almond butter to P.M. snack.

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