10 Foods That Diabetics SHOULD Eat
If you or a loved one receives a diagnosis of diabetes, this is nothing less than a complete life change. Diabetics must be mindful of their blood sugar levels to keep their disease in check. One of the most important parts of doing so is watching what you eat. You want to ensure that you are getting your fruits and vegetables, along with plenty of lean protein. Some foods can be added to your diet to help keep diabetes under control - keep reading to see ten foods which can be helpful to diabetics.
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 very popular fruit in the Middle East and the Balkan region of Europe. This is also a fruit which has been finding more popularity in the U.S. and with good reason - studies have shown the sugar that this fruit contains does not have an effect on blood sugar levels. Additionally, diabetics who drank 6 ounces of pomegranate juice daily were found to have 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 another food which has been shown to have a positive impact on keeping diabetes under control. Garlic can lowed blood sugar levels measurably.
Best breakfast food: Oatmeal.
We all know that diabetics are supposed to stay away from carbs, but oatmeal is a good carb to eat. Just don’t get sweetened oatmeal and you’ll actually be doing something good for yourself. Oatmeal contains a lot of fiber and digests slowly, keeping blood sugar levels stable; this effect has also been shown to persist.
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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