If you’ve ever stared into your fridge thinking “I’ve got chicken fish… now what?”, you’re not alone. When you’re managing gestational diabetes, dinner can feel like a daily puzzle—especially when you’re tired, hungry, and trying to keep those numbers in range.
The good news? You don’t need to overthink it. Below are easy, realistic, blood-sugar-friendly meal ideas built around chicken breast. These are meals you can actually make—balanced, satisfying, and tested by real gestational diabetes mamas (including me—Julija, HIgedi founder).
White Fish (cod, tilapia, haddock)
Baked with Lemon + Herbs
Season with olive oil, garlic, and lemon. Serve with ½ cup quinoa and a side of roasted broccoli for fiber and complex carbs.
Fish Taco Bowls
Flaky fish, shredded cabbage, avocado, and sour cream. Add ½ cup black beans or a small corn tortilla to balance carbs.
Pan-Fried Cod + Sweet Potato Mash
Mash sweet potatoes with olive oil/butter and milk. Pair roasted veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts.
Fish Curry
White fish in coconut milk curry with green beans. Add ½ cup brown rice, cooked millet or quinoa for balanced carbs and fiber.
Tuna (canned)
Tuna Salad Wrap
Mix tuna with mayo, celery, and mustard. Wrap in a low-carb tortilla with fresh spinach leaves.
Tuna-Stuffed Eggs
Like deviled eggs with tuna salad. Serve with whole grain crackers and cherry tomatoes to round out carbs and fiber.
Tuna Melt
Top seeded toast with tuna, tomato, and cheese, then broil. Add side of greens or steamed green beans for fiber.
Tuna and Avocado Bowl
Mix with lemon and olive oil. Serve with ½ cup cooked farro or quinoa and a shredded veggie slaw for a fiber boost.
Red Fish (salmon, trout)
Baked or Grilled Salmon + Greens
Drizzle with olive oil, garlic, and herbs. Serve with roasted Brussels sprouts and wild rice or barley.
Salmon Patties
Made with canned salmon, egg, and almond flour. Serve with a fiber-rich salad and roasted sweet potato wedges.
Loaded Salmon Toast
Mix flaked salmon with cottage cheese or ricotta, cucumber, avocado, and boiled egg. Drizzle with lemon juice and herbs (dill, parsley). Serve on a slice of rye or seeded toast.
Salmon Poke Bowl
Cooked salmon, cauliflower rice, avocado, edamame, cucumber, carrot. Add roasted chickpeas to boost carbs and fiber.
Miso Salmon
Brushed with miso, baked, and served with sautéed bok choy. Add a small serving of brown rice or quinoa for balance.
Every meal doesn’t have to be perfect—but it should leave you feeling full, steady, and supported. If one combo doesn’t work for your blood sugar, try adjusting the carb portion or switching up your sides. Small changes can make a big difference.
And remember: you’re not in this alone. You’re learning, experimenting, and showing up for both you and your baby—every single day. That counts for a lot.