subject: Diet for Diabetes and the Control of Fat [print this page] Polysaturated fats or fats that come from vegetable oils should be lesser than 10% of the calories per day. This will help to have power over the amount of fat consumption in the body. It is best to avoid any kind of oil. Therefore and on this diet plan, boiled or steamed vegetables are the best way to go. In this way, you can also make colourful dishes by adding in a lot of vegetables. Fruits are also a good way to combat the amount of fat intake per day. Make sure that you take about five servings of fruits everyday. This helps to keep up a balance between the nutrients and essential minerals in your body.