Also you need to be careful with portion control even for the whole grain carbs - probably limiting
1/
2 -
1 cup of these / meal.
4. Instead you should focus on eating plenty of non-starchy veges, lean proteins, nuts, non-sweetened dairy. Avoid tropical fruits and grapes (which are very sweet), and instead eat fruits like apples, pear, and berries. Limit the portions of fruit.
5. Always make sure you eat fat and protein with each meal as this will slow down the carbs being absorbed.