Eating well with diabetes: tips for the Nepali kitchen

Living with diabetes means paying attention to what, when and how much you eat. Traditional Nepali meals can fit well into a diabetes-friendly diet.

Build a balanced plate

• Fill half the plate with vegetables (tarkari, saag).
• A quarter with protein — dal, beans, eggs, fish or chicken.
• A quarter with rice or roti — try brown rice, millet (kodo) or mixed-grain roti.

Simple swaps

• Choose whole fruit instead of juice.
• Drink tea with less or no sugar.
• Snack on roasted chana or peanuts instead of biscuits.
• Eat at regular times — do not skip meals.

This article is for general information only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a doctor about your own health.