Reply To: Vegetarian and Gestational Diabetes

[Ryann Kipping]

Hey! Just a reminder that I can’t provide individualized guidance here, but yes, it is going to be challenging to keep your carb intake low without meat in your diet because most vegetarian sources of protein are also higher in carbs, i.e. beans, peas, lentils, grains, etc. A few options, 3 eggs daily at a minimum, include dairy and/or fish (if possible), natto, tempeh, and products made of hemp seeds. Try your best to limit too much soy consumption. If you are dairy-free, try Ripple milk. Anytime you have carbs, ensure you are eating one of the foods you listed above. I would include chia seeds in your diet as well.

Originally posted as Ryann Kipping, RDN, The Prenatal Nutritionist