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.
Generally speaking avoiding anything white is preferable when you are diabetic. Apples have been proven to be very effective in treating diabetes due to the amount of pectin they have in them. The pectin helps the body detoxify itself and get rid of many harmful toxins and it helps decrease the amount of insulin the body requires.
Pomegranates are very popular in the Middle East, and they have been getting a lot of attention here in the states lately. Part of that attention is due to the fact that researchers have found that the sugar in the Pomegranates does not affect the blood sugar. Another benefit found in the study is that diabetics who drank 6oz of pomegranate juice a day for 3 months decreased their risk for atherosclerosis.
A couple of spices: Cinnamon and Garlic.
Cinnamon is another diabetic wonder food. This spice contains MHCP which gives fat cells new life, helping them respond to insulin and help get rid of the 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.
Choose lean proteins – lentils, nuts, poultry, soy and fish. These are the best proteins for diabetics.
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.
