Overview
This resource provides a 7-day meal plan using dishes from different Caribbean kitchens. The meals are designed to be diabetes friendly, with balanced carbohydrates and portion sizes.
Program considerations
use Caribbean foods in diabetes education
provide culturally familiar meal-planning examples
teach portion sizes and balanced meals
encourage vegetables and high-fibre foods
adapt meal plans to individual needs with support from a dietitian
Target population
People with diabetes, particularly people who eat Caribbean foods
Intended audience
Health Care Providers, Community Organizations, Educators, Dietician, Community memebers
Geographic focus
Canada
Evidence type
Community guideline / practice resource
Source type
Patient education guide / Clinical education resources
Language
English
Reference
Diabetes Canada. (n.d.). 7-day Caribbean healthy meal plan. https://www.diabetes.ca/nutrition-fitness/meal-planning/7-day-caribbean-healthy-meal-plan
