To help you regulate your blood sugar, but still be able to eat and enjoy healthy and delicious food here are a few ingredients that are safe to integrate in your daily diet.
Beans
Beans are abundant in fiber, making it great for digestion. It is also a good source of calcium and protein. Consumption of beans can lessen body fat. Proteins in beans are great for the body, it releases energy and doesn’t block up the arteries that can cause heart complications.
Beans work well with soups and salad. You can also eat fresh beans.
Salmon
Salmon are rich in omega 3 fatty acids known to reduce problems related to heart disease, but it can also improve insulin resistance. Salmon is then the best source of vitamin D after Dairy.
Substitute 3 – 4 produce every week to salmon and avoid deep fried foods. Salmons be used in salads and omelets.
Dairy
Dairy will always be the primary source of calcium and vitamin D. These two are essential in fighting off diabetes. People who consume high amounts of vitamin d and calcium are less likely to develop diabetes. When choosing dairy always go for the low fat version of these dairy products.
Drink milk instead of carbonated sugar free drinks. Have yogurts as an afternoon snack rather than longing for sweet snacks.
Tuna
Another seafood that is rich in Omega 3 is Tuna. It is also has vitamin D that is essential in fighting diabetes. Limit your weekly intake of tuna to 12 ounces.
Tuna is great for sandwiched and for grilling.
Barley
Barley is known for its beta-glucan content. It is also known to lower bad cholesterol in the body and lowers the ability of the body to absorb bad cholesterol. Since it is abundant in fiber, it works well with fighting diabetes. It is also great for people who are trying to lose weight because barley can keep you fuller for longer periods.
Barley can be added in soups, rice or stews.
Oats
Oats like barley and beans are rich in diabetes fighting properties. Eating oats for breakfast can considerably lower blood sugar.
Eat it straight from the cereal box or use them in making cookies.
Flaxseed
Flaxseed supplements are now renowned in the nutrition industry. Seed of flax is packed full of nutrition and health benefit one of it is helping reduce diabetes. Beside diabetes, it is known to prevent strokes, heart palpitation and heart problems.
Adding ground flax seed won’t change the taste too much. So you can add it in oatmeal, soups, and smoothies.
Walnuts
It is one of the healthiest nuts and is full of omega 3. Walnuts can fight of onset diabetes. Walnuts are high in calories, so eating it should be in small quantities.
Packing small amount of walnuts as energy boosting snacks or make it a topping for cookies or salads.
Berries
Berries are a great alternative for sugary sweets. Berries are rich in antioxidants and fiber, both important components in fighting diabetes. Berries can also lower bad cholesterol and stabilize blood pressure.
Barries are handy fruit. It can be baked, used in smoothies, in yogurts and eaten as is.
Dates
Dates are sweet and delicious fruits that you can use as snacks. Like the other fruits on the list it is high in diabetes fighting fiber and antioxidants.
Dates are delicious with pecans and walnuts.
Lentils
Lentils like beans are abundant with fiber, vitamins and folate. It is also a great source of protein. Vegans use them as a protein alternative.
Lentils are perfect for spicy foods and adding texture to dishes.
Greens
Incredibly easy to cook with and high in fiber and has very little to no sugar content. It is healthy for the heart and the blood.
Greens can be used in entrees, salads, and even desserts.
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