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Healthy eating and being physically active will reduce the risk of this happening. We hope these recipes will help you cook food you enjoy eating and maybe learn a new favourite dish.  \nIt is recommended that you follow-up with your GP for type 2 screening  \n3 months after the birth of your baby and every year after that for life.  \nTalk to your GP or midwife about a free referral to:  \nNational Diabetes Prevention Programme  \nContents  \nPortion sizes 4  \nReading food labels 5  \nFruit and vegetables 6  \nAlternative carbohydrates 6  \nAlternatives to rice 7  \nDrinks 8  \nRecipes 9  \nMeal plans 40  \nGet physical 46  \nWhat activities are offered  \nin your area 47  \nLinks to more recipes 48  \n4 5  \nPortion sizes Reading food labels  \nOne portion is…  \nCooked rice  \n2 heaped tablespoons  \n| Half a jacket potato\u003Cbr>1 computer mouse | |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Breakfast cereal\u003Cbr>3 tablespoons | |  |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>Boiled pasta or cooked noodles\u003Cbr>3 heaped tablespoons |  |  |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>Cooked lean meat\u003Cbr>(such as chicken, beef or pork) deck of playing cards (60 to 90g) |  |  |  |  |\n| Beans and pulses\u003Cbr>(such as red kidney beans,\u003Cbr>butter beans, chickpeas or lentils)\u003Cbr>3 tablespoons |  | |  |  |\n| Nuts or peanut butter (unsalted)\u003Cbr>golf ball (2 level tablespoons) |  |  | | |\n| ¼ cup of oatmeal\u003Cbr>1 egg | |  |  |  |\n| 1½ oz cheese\u003Cbr>2 9v batteries | |  |  |  |\n| 2 cups of greens\u003Cbr>2 baseballs | |  |  |  |\n\n1 cup of orange juice  \n1 baseball  \n* teaspoon ** tablespoon  \n3oz  \n2 cups  \n1 cup  \n1/2 cup  \n1  \n1 tbsp**  \nColour coding  \nThe example below is the quick reference guide that can usually be found on the front of food packaging. Most food packaging works with a colour code system to show high (red), medium (amber), and green (low) nutrition proportions.  \nEach serving (150g) contains:  \n\n| Energy\u003Cbr>1046kJ\u003Cbr>250kcal | Fat 3.0g\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>LOW | Saturates 1.3g\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>LOW | Sugars 34g\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>HIGH | Salt 0.9g\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>MED |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 13% | 4% | 7% | 38% | 15% |\n\nof an adult’s reference intake Typical values (as sold) per 100g: 697kJ / 167 Kcal  \nLabelling can be difficult to understand  \nWhen reading food labels, it is important to understand the difference between simple and complex sugars. Their effect on blood glucose levels is not the same.  \nSimple, or ‘fast’, sugars have a high glycaemic index and will be rapidly digested, which can cause hyperglycaemia.  \nComplex, or ‘slow’ sugars, with a lower glycaemic index, will cause smaller, slower increases in blood glucose.  \nWhen you choose foods rich in sugars, it is also better to combine them with foods with a high fibre content. These have the ability to slow the absorption of sugars and lower your blood glucose peak. Similarly, try to choose whole grain starchy foods as they are also high in fibre.  \n6  \nFruit and vegetables  \nHere are some alternatives to use with your meals or as a snack. These are lower in sugar but can still make you feel full.  \nWhy not try…  \n• Sliced melon or grapefruit topped with unsweetened yogurt, or a handful of berries, or fresh dates, apricots or prunes for breakfast.  \n• Mushrooms, cucumber, spinach, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, celery and lettuce for lower carb vegetable options.  \n• Avocados, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, plums, peaches and watermelon for lower carb fruit options.  \nAlternative carbohydrates  \nHere are some other options for carbohydrates in your meals or for a snack. These are lower in sugar but can still make you feel satisfied.  \nWhy not give these a go…  \n• Brown ric","cbCailhnHj4saLIF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailhnHj4saLIF","pdf",8004806,26,"English","# Portion sizes\n## Reading food labels\n## Fruit and vegetables\n## Alternative carbohydrates\n## Alternatives to rice\n## Drinks\n# Recipes\n## Meal plans\n## Get physical\n## What activities are offered in your area\n## Links to more recipes","[{\"question\":\"Why does gestational diabetes require special dietary management?\",\"answer\":\"Having gestational diabetes increases the chance of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. The booklet emphasizes healthy eating and physical activity to reduce this risk.\"},{\"question\":\"How should food labels be read for better blood glucose control?\",\"answer\":\"It explains the difference between simple (fast) and complex (slow) sugars and how their glycaemic effects differ. 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