Diabetes Food Pyramid

I found this food pyramid for diabetics. I am not sure how people are really supposed to eat this much food in a day, but this is what is recommended thus I will share.

Breads, grains, other starches: contains high content of carbs, B vitamins, fiber, minerals. Ie: bread, pasta, cereal, corn, beans, peas     5-8 servings per day

Vegetables: 1/2 cup cooked or 1 cup raw = 1 serving. Contains: vitamins, minerals, very little carbs. Ie: broccoli, spinach, tomatoes, salad greens.     2-5 servings a day

Fruit: 3 - 4 ounce portions, or up to 5 grams of carbohydrates per serving. Contains: vitamins, minerals, small amount of carbs. Ie: apples, oranges, peaches, pears, melons. 2-4 servings per day

Dairy: 8 ounce servings. Contains carbs (lactose, milk sugar), calcium, minerals, vitamin D, protein.Ie: milk, soy milk, yogurt, ice cream. 2-3 servings a day

Meat: 1 ounce servings. Protein, iron, vitamins, minerals. Ie: beef, poultry, pork, fish, cheese. 8-12 ounces a day

Fats, oils, sweets: contains fats. Ie: butter, vegetable oil, sour cream. Use sparingly.