1. Carbohydrate Choices ___
Breakfast
Carbohydrate Choices ___
Protein _____
Fat _____
Mid-morning snack
Lunch
Dinner
Evening Snack
Gestational Diabetes Meal Plan
Prepared for: ___________________
Total Calories: ________
Total grams of Carbohydrate: _______
Total Carbohydrate choices: ____
Total grams of Protein: ________
Total grams of Fat: _______
Carbohydrate Conversion
1 serving = 15 grams carbohydrate
2 servings = 30 grams carbohydrate
3 servings = 45 grams carbohydrate
4 servings = 60 grams carbohydrate

2. Grains, Beans & Starchy Vegetables
Choose pasteurized milk or plain yogurt
Unsweetened fruits of all colors. Avoid fruit juice and fruit at breakfast. Limit dried fruit to ¼ cup per day
Dairy
*15 g carb per serving
Fruit
Grains, Beans & Starchy Vegetables
Starchy vegetables count as a grain in diabetes. Starchy vegetables include: potatoes, peas, corn, beans & squash.
*15 g carb per serving
Non-starchy Vegetables
*15 g carb per serving
Use fresh, frozen or low sodium canned vegetables.
Protein
Choose lean protein like: lean meat, low fat cheese, nuts, eggs, etc.
*5 g carb per serving
*0 g carb per serving
Fats and Oils
Use healthy plant oils like safflower, canola, and olive oil
Avoid solid fats such as lard, shortening, and butter
Limit oils to 6 teaspoons per day