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On the Diabetes Plate, what fills half the plate?

Non-starchy vegetables get the biggest section.

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  1. Non-starchy vegetables ✔
  2. Lean protein foods
  3. Whole grains and starches

Why: Non-starchy vegetables are lower in carbs, so they don't raise blood glucose very much. They also bring fiber, vitamins and minerals. Protein and carb foods each get one quarter.

Huh, didn't know that: ADA's list of non-starchy vegetables includes nopales (cactus), jicama and tomatillos.

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Answer: Non-starchy vegetables. Non-starchy vegetables are lower in carbs, so they don't raise blood glucose very much. They also bring fiber, vitamins and minerals. Protein and carb foods each get one quarter.

  1. ADA Diabetes Food Hub, What is the Diabetes Plate? diabetesfoodhub.org/blog/what-diabetes-plate
    Fill 1/2 your plate with non-starchy vegetables.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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