Sample Meal Plan for Hypoglycemia
We strongly encourages you to follow the advice of both your doctor and your dietitian, the following meal plan incorporates the general principles of eating with hypoglycemia. (Please note that the meal times given are merely examples to illustrate eating every 3 to 4 hours.)
Breakfast (7 a.m.)
- 1 medium banana
- 1 cup bran flakes with 1 cup skim milk
- 1 cup decaffeinated coffee
Snack (10 a.m.)
- 1 slice whole wheat toast with 1 slice low-fat cheese
Lunch (1 p.m.)
- 1 whole wheat bagel with 2 oz. turkey breast, 1 lettuce leaf, and 2 tomato slices
- 1 medium orange
- 1 cup skim milk
Snack (3 p.m.)
- 1 whole grain muffin
- 1/2 cup sugar-free, fruit-flavored yogurt
Dinner (6 p.m.)
- 2 oz. lean roast beef
- 1 medium baked potato
- ½ cup steamed broccoli
- 1 slice whole wheat bread with 1 tsp. margarine
- 1 cup decaffeinated tea
Snack (9 p.m.)
- 3 graham cracker squares
- 4 apple slices with 2 Tbsp. peanut butter
If you suspect that you are experiencing hypoglycemia, consult your physician for medical testing and diagnosis and see a registered dietitian for individualized dietary recommendations.