The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Diet

The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Diet (TLC) is a diet that is commonly recommended for diabetics who have high cholesterol and are overweight. The diet seeks to reduce sources of cholesterol in the diet, while promoting weight loss. Under the TLC diet, fats make up between 25% and 35% of the total calories eaten each day. Fats are reduced to below 7% of total calories, carbohydrates 50%-60%, and proteins between 15% and 20%. At least 20-30 grams of fiber should be consumed each day, and the total cholesterol of all meals should not exceed 200mg per day.