The day that you find out that yourself or a loved one has diabetes is a day after which nothing is quite the same again. Diabetics have to manage their disease by keeping a handle on their blood sugar levels; this is accomplished in large part by keeping a close watch on their diet. If you are diabetic, you want to be sure to get plenty of fruits, vegetables and lean proteins. There are foods which can help to keep your diabetes under control - these foods should be added to your diet. What are these ten foods? Keep reading this article to find out:
Two of the best fruits: Apples and Pomegranates.
Diabetics are typically told not to eat any white foods. However, one exception is apples. They can help reduce the body's need for insulin and they have a lot of pectin, which helps the body to detoxify. This makes apples an especially good food for diabetics.
Pomegranates are a fruit which are widely consumed in the Balkans, Caucasus and the Middle East and have become more popular in North America recently. One reason is that it has been found that the sugar they contain does not affect levels of blood sugar. In studies, diabetics who consumed 6 oz of pomegranate juice daily had a lower risk of atherosclerosis.
A couple of spices: Cinnamon and Garlic.
Cinnamon is an amazingly good food for diabetics - it contains MHCP which helps your fat cells to more efficiently do their job of responding to insulin by reducing glucose in the blood.
Garlic is also very helpful for diabetics. This food can help keep diabetes under control by lowering blood sugar levels.
Best breakfast food: Oatmeal.
Yes, oatmeal is a carbohydrate but it is one of the best carbs you can eat, as long as you don't get the sweetened kind. Oatmeal is high in fiber and it is slower to digest so it doesn't raise blood sugar levels and it works better at keeping the blood sugar level constant over time.
The best vegetables: Green beans, Spinach and Broccoli.
These three vegetables all contain lots of fiber and are low in carbohydrates. They are thus very good choices for diabetics. It's alright to have potatoes, peas and corn on occasion, but these vegetables are starchy, which means they have a lot of carbohydrates. You should eat them sparingly, while loading up on green leafy vegetables.
The must have in a diabetic diet: Protein.
The ideal diet for diabetics should contain somewhere between 12% and 20% protein. If you tend to have a snack before bed, it should definitely be protein. This will help your blood sugar level to stay consistent throughout the night.
Go for lean proteins like poultry, nuts, lentils, fish and soy. These are the best sources of protein for your diet.
These are ten foods which every diabetic should incorporate into their diet. These foods all assist in keeping blood sugar levels under control; which means you'll need less medication - and you'll be reducing the risk for many of the health problems which commonly accompany diabetes.
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