Grocery list for $50 a week with Diabetes?

Question

I'm twenty years old, and my fiance and I live in our own apartment. Its considered "rich-living" for us to be able to spend $50.00 a week on food, but I want to do it wisely. I was just diagnosed with Diabetes type 2, which makes this even harder! Can you help me out by showing me some of your grocery lists/ ideas for $50.00 a week? I currently shop at Aldi, but sometimes I buy things from other stores because Aldi doesn't carry an item, or I don't like what they have.

Thank you very much for your help!

Answer 1

Brown bread-its more nutritionally balanced than white!

diabetic jam- Its made especially for people with diabetes

Low fat or skimmed milk.

Cottage cheese (small amount!)

All poultry: chicken (with the skin on), goose, duck, turkey, etc. But be aware that turkey is very low in fat, so fat needs to be added.

All meat – lamb, beef, pork, bacon, etc

Eggs

Plain, natural full-fat yogurt

Vegetables and fruits

Condiments: pepper, salt, mustard, herbs and spices

This should be your nutritional intake!!

10% — 15% carbohydrate

20% — 25% protein

60% — 70% fat

Beware of commercially packaged foods such as TV dinners, "lean" or "light" in particular, and fast foods, snack foods and "health foods".

As yo have type two diabetes this was caused by a diet too rich in carbs so steer clear of them!

Answer 2

It can be done, but maybe not easily.  

A lot of the cheaper, prepackaged foods are not diabetic friendly *high fat, high sugar, low fiber), but can be eaten in moderation.  White bread is cheaper than whole wheat for example. You'll need to know what your target carbohydrate count is (mine is 35grams per meal) and work from there.

Peanut butter without added sugar is a good chioce (costs  more but you'd be amazed at how much sugar is added in other brands). One slice of bread, not two, for the sandwitch.  No jelly - there are sugar free jellies, but I find they cost too much.

Milk is good, but it does have natural sugars.  Cheese is good (bulk is cheaper than sliced).  A lot of soups and beans are good, but beware of the sodium count in some of them.  Be wary of lunch meats - many of them are processed with added sugars and sodium.  Many frozen dinners (the cheap ones) are not diabetic friendly - more potato and corn, higher in fat and added sugars to make them tasty).  Opt for more salads with vinegrette rather than cream dressings.  Fruits are good snacks - a small apple, not a large one.

You can also check around your area for food programs where you may be able to get items at a reduced cost or for free.

Answer 3

Chicken, vegetables, whole grain bread.