A practical, fresh, ready-meal option for people living with diabetes

Helping people living with diabetes eat well often means finding solutions that work in practice, not just in the consultation room. Time, energy, cooking confidence and access to suitable food can all influence what people eat. For days when preparing a meal is difficult, the Youfoodz Healthy Balanced range offers a convenient option you can discuss with patients as part of an individualised meal plan.

Counting is all done

Developed in collaboration with Diabetes Australia nutrition experts, the fresh, ready-made meals align with Diabetes Australia’s evidence-based food and nutrient specifications.

Each meal provides a good source of protein and fibre, with controlled portions of carbohydrate and sodium. Clear nutrition information also makes it easier to review the carbohydrate per serve and consider how a meal may fit with a person’s medicines, activity, appetite and overall eating plan.

Healthy Balanced meals are not a replacement for tailored nutrition advice, nor do they need to be an all-or-nothing solution. They can be used as a practical building block — for example, an easy workday lunch or a dinner option a few nights a week — alongside vegetables, wholegrains, fruit, dairy or suitable alternatives, according to individual needs.

Try them yourself

The Healthy Balanced range is not only suitable for people living with diabetes. They work as an easy, healthy meal solution for everyone trying to manage their health and a busy schedule. If you are considering the range for patients, why not try it yourself first? Sampling the meals can help you assess flavour, portion size, convenience, packaging and nutrition information, and support a more practical conversation about where ready-made meals may — or may not — fit for an individual.

When recommending any prepared meal, encourage patients to check the label, consider the whole day’s intake and follow advice from their diabetes care team, particularly if they count carbohydrates or adjust insulin.

Explore the Youfoodz Healthy Balanced range and consider whether it could provide a useful, convenient option for appropriate patients.