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How it Works
Choose your recipes
Select from a range of delicious, nutritious dinners developed by our local chefs
Choose your recipes
Select from a range of delicious, nutritious dinners developed by our local chefs
We deliver to your door
We order, pack and ship each week to deliver the freshest ingredients
We deliver to your door
We order, pack and ship each week to deliver the freshest ingredients
Cook, enjoy, repeat
With easy to follow instructions, you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner time routine in no time!
Cook, enjoy, repeat
With easy to follow instructions, you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner time routine in no time!
Why choose the My Food Bag Diabetes Plan?
We’re on a mission to help New Zealanders eat and live well.
You may have been told you’re at risk of developing type 2 diabetes or need to improve your diet to take better control of your diabetes. Whatever the case, if you’re ready to eat better (without comprising on taste) but don’t know where to start, then our range of Diabetes-Friendly meals could be just what the doctor ordered!
Choose from 3, 4, or 5 nights of meals for serves 2 or 4 delivered to your doorstep with everything you need to create healthy, tasty and balanced dinners.
For the first 12 weeks, you will also receive expert-led nutrition and lifestyle content delivered to your inbox to help you build long-lasting habits for you and your family.
Our food & nutrition approach is grounded in the latest evidence and supported by Diabetes New Zealand. We know there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to eating for diabetes but we do know that a diet based around whole foods with plenty of plants is the key to blood glucose control, weight management, and overall wellbeing.
Recipes include balanced, delicious options that help you to explore a wide range of cuisines such as Warming Thai Chicken Curry, Mediterranean Spinach & Feta Balls and Low Carb Beef Fajita Bowl – with new recipes to choose from each week.
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Frequently asked questions
Who are these meals suitable for?
Our Diabetes-Friendly meals are designed for anyone who is living with diabetes or anyone who is at risk of type 2 diabetes (known as insulin resistance). The meals are also suitable for anyone who wants to eat better and feel better – including the rest of the family. People living with Type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes will benefit from eating a healthy and balanced diet but will have individual dietary considerations. It’s always important to check in with your healthcare professional for tailored advice to ensure any changes to your diet are appropriate for your age, activity levels, preferences, medications and any other health conditions. It’s always important to continue to take any prescribed medications too!
What dietary guidelines do the meals follow?
Our Diabetes-friendly recipes are centred around whole food ingredients. We’ve considered the amount and quality of carbohydrate and base meals around wholegrain, wholemeal, veggie and low glycaemic index carbs (like brown rice, bulgur wheat, legumes), lean proteins and 2.5 to 3 serves of vegetables per plate. We carefully consider energy (calories), protein, carbs, sugar, saturated fat and salt. A range of dietary patterns and macronutrient intakes are suitable for diabetes management so you can expect to see a variety of meal types including Low Carb, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Vegan and healthier twists on family favourites.
What nutritional information do you provide?
For every recipe, we show you full nutrition information including the calories/kilojoules, protein, total fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, sugars and sodium per serve so you can choose meals that fit with your health goals no matter what style of diet you are following. Please note our per serve nutrition information is based on standard produce sizes and at times there may be variation or changes (e.g. you may receive different sized potatoes or carrots week to week, or variations in produce due to availability). If you are on insulin, you will still need to count carbs to determine your medication dose.
Should I avoid all carbohydrates when following a diabetes-friendly diet?
No – it’s not necessary. However, the key focus should be to replace processed white/refined carbs (e.g. white rice, white bread, burger buns) with small portions of wholegrain, high-fibre carbohydrates (e.g. brown bread, brown rice, quinoa, bulgur wheat) and other low glycemic carbohydrate foods like legumes. Foods which contribute added sugars like sugary drinks should be minimised or avoided altogether because of the impact they have on blood sugar levels.
Will diabetes-friendly meals help me to lose weight?
Diabetes-friendly meals can help to improve the quality of your diet. Meals contain ingredients that help to increase your fibre intake such as vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Some people may find that this way of eating may help them to lose weight or maintain previous weight loss. However, there are many factors that contribute to your body size including your age, medications, genetics, and lifestyle. The latest guidelines suggest that if you are overweight, even a small reduction in body weight (<5%) is linked with significant improvements in blood sugar control, blood pressure and cholesterol.
What if I have other health conditions or risk factors?
Before making any major changes to your diet, check with your GP, nurse, dietitian or diabetes educator first. They can advise on the suitability and safety of Diabetes-Friendly meals for you based on your overall health and any other health conditions that you are managing. For example, if you have hypertension (high blood pressure) or diabetic renal disease you will need to follow specific guidelines to reduce your salt intake. If you have high cholesterol, you will need to follow specific advice to reduce your saturated fat intake and increase your intake of heart-healthy poly and mono-unsaturated fats.