Diabetes is fast becoming the silent killer disease. A combination of food, sedentary life and environmental factors make sure that the people suffering from diabetes are only increasing. There is also the alarming rise in juvenile diabetes as kids spend less time outdoors running around and remain cooped up inside playing video games or watching TV. Instead of reaching a point where you will have to be dependent on medication or insulin to beat diabetes or the high glucose levels in your body, you can start living healthy by incorporating these diabetes fighting foods in your diet. Research into foods has proved that making a few key changes in your diet such as eating more produce, fewer refined carbohydrates, plenty of lean protein, and more “good” fat—helps improve blood-sugar control and cuts the risk of diabetes-related complications. Here are some foods that help you beat diabetes.
. Apples
There is reason in the saying, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Delicious red apples grown organically and locally are low in calories but rich in fiber that keeps you full and also helps you with your heart and diabetes. The good thing about apples is that you can eat it on the go, or even make a meal out of it and incorporate it into most of your meals.
Avocados
This creamy vegetable is so rich in mono saturated fats that it helps slow your digestion after eating and thereby reduces the spike in your blood sugar levels after a meal. Foods rich in good fats also help reverse insulin resistance which is great news for diabetics everywhere.
Beans
Any kind of beans is good for your diabetes and you should add this in your diet at least twice in a week. The soluble fiber in the beans is great in reducing your blood sugar levels and its richness in protein can be a stand in for meat. Just make sure you wash the beans thoroughly if you are buying it canned as too much sodium is not good for your health.
Beef
As surprising as it sounds beef is definitely a diabetes friendly food. Only you have to keep the portions small and make sure it’s lean meat and not a huge steak sitting on your plate. The high protein content and fiber make you full and also increase your metabolic rate reducing your chances of increased blood sugar levels.
Berries
They are delicious, crunchy, and colorful and make you want to pop them in your mouth. What more, berries are rich in antioxidants and fiber. They also contain anthocyanin which lowers your blood sugar and also increases insulin production. A tasty and a terribly healthy meal at one go.
Broccoli
Not many like broccoli, but it happens to be one of the healthiest foods around. It is rich in fiber, antioxidants and also chromium which help in keeping your blood sugar levels under control on the long run.
