Every time you roll your shopping cart into the supermarket, you’re making a decision that goes far beyond whether you’re going to have pork or pierogies for dinner. You’re actually choosing between being a victim and a victor. What you put in your cart goes a long way toward determining whether you’ll be compromised by diabetes or start controlling and eventually even beating it.
That’s why we’ve assembled the following list of the 20 best foods for fighting diabetes. Every time you go to the store from now on, take this list with you and check off each item. In fact, if your favourite store has a delivery service, sign up for it so your supplies are automatically replenished every few weeks.
Research proves that making a few key changes to 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. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that one or two or even five foods on this list will transform you. You need most of them—yes, even the flaxseed—because together they represent a new approach to eating, a lifestyle rather than just a diet.
1. Apples
Because they offer so many health advantages, put these at the core of your diet. Apples are naturally low in calories, yet their high fibre content (4 grams) fills you up, battles bad cholesterol, and blunts blood-sugar swings. Red Delicious
and Granny Smith are also among the top 10 fruits with the most disease-fighting antioxidants.
Eat them whole and unpeeled for the greatest benefit, or make a quick “baked” apple. After washing and chopping one apple, put it in a bowl with a dusting of cinnamon and microwave until soft (about 4 minutes). Enjoy with yogourt and oat bran sprinkles for a nutritious dessert, or serve over oatmeal for breakfast.
2. Avocado
Rich, creamy, and packed with beneficial monounsaturated fat, avocado slows digestion and helps keep blood sugar from spiking after a meal. A diet high in good fats may even help reverse insulin resistance, which translates to steadier blood sugar long-term. Try putting mashed avocado on sandwiches instead of mayonnaise or on bread instead of butter. To keep what’s left over from turning brown, spritz the flesh with cooking spray or coat with lemon juice and wrap in plastic.
Source : www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/diabetes/the-top-20-foods-for-beating-diabetes#tCHWcdvm42ghKK1w.97
When you've got diabetes, your food choices matter a lot. Some are better than others. To help you choose the best and worst foods from major food groups, use this guide.
Foods that are in the "worst" group can be occasional treats. In general, however, it will be easier to manage your diabetes if you choose most of your foods from the “best” lists.
Slideshow: Best and Worst Meals for Diabetes-Savvy Dining
Diabetes and Breads, Grains, and Other Starches
Your body needs carbs. But you want to choose wisely. Use this list as a guide.
Best Choices
Whole-grain flours, such as whole wheat flour
Whole grains, such as brown rice
Cereals containing whole-grain ingredients and little added sugar
Whole-grain bread
Baked sweet or white potato or baked steak fries
Whole-grain flour or corn tortillas
Corn, popcorn or products made from corn
Worst Choices
White flour
Processed grains, such as white rice
Cereals with little whole grain and lots of sugar
White bread
French fries
Fried white-flour tortillas
Vegetables and Diabetes
Most vegetables contain fiber and are naturally low in fat and sodium (unless they are canned or frozen in sauces). Starchy vegetables, such as potatoes and corn, aren't included in this category. They are considered part of the breads, grains, and other starches group.
Source : www.webmd.com/diabetes/diabetic-food-list-best-worst-foods
That’s why we’ve assembled the following list of the 20 best foods for fighting diabetes. Every time you go to the store from now on, take this list with you and check off each item. In fact, if your favourite store has a delivery service, sign up for it so your supplies are automatically replenished every few weeks.
Research proves that making a few key changes to 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. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that one or two or even five foods on this list will transform you. You need most of them—yes, even the flaxseed—because together they represent a new approach to eating, a lifestyle rather than just a diet.
1. Apples
Because they offer so many health advantages, put these at the core of your diet. Apples are naturally low in calories, yet their high fibre content (4 grams) fills you up, battles bad cholesterol, and blunts blood-sugar swings. Red Delicious
and Granny Smith are also among the top 10 fruits with the most disease-fighting antioxidants.
Eat them whole and unpeeled for the greatest benefit, or make a quick “baked” apple. After washing and chopping one apple, put it in a bowl with a dusting of cinnamon and microwave until soft (about 4 minutes). Enjoy with yogourt and oat bran sprinkles for a nutritious dessert, or serve over oatmeal for breakfast.
2. Avocado
Rich, creamy, and packed with beneficial monounsaturated fat, avocado slows digestion and helps keep blood sugar from spiking after a meal. A diet high in good fats may even help reverse insulin resistance, which translates to steadier blood sugar long-term. Try putting mashed avocado on sandwiches instead of mayonnaise or on bread instead of butter. To keep what’s left over from turning brown, spritz the flesh with cooking spray or coat with lemon juice and wrap in plastic.
Source : www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/diabetes/the-top-20-foods-for-beating-diabetes#tCHWcdvm42ghKK1w.97
When you've got diabetes, your food choices matter a lot. Some are better than others. To help you choose the best and worst foods from major food groups, use this guide.
Foods that are in the "worst" group can be occasional treats. In general, however, it will be easier to manage your diabetes if you choose most of your foods from the “best” lists.
Slideshow: Best and Worst Meals for Diabetes-Savvy Dining
Diabetes and Breads, Grains, and Other Starches
Your body needs carbs. But you want to choose wisely. Use this list as a guide.
Best Choices
Whole-grain flours, such as whole wheat flour
Whole grains, such as brown rice
Cereals containing whole-grain ingredients and little added sugar
Whole-grain bread
Baked sweet or white potato or baked steak fries
Whole-grain flour or corn tortillas
Corn, popcorn or products made from corn
Worst Choices
White flour
Processed grains, such as white rice
Cereals with little whole grain and lots of sugar
White bread
French fries
Fried white-flour tortillas
Vegetables and Diabetes
Most vegetables contain fiber and are naturally low in fat and sodium (unless they are canned or frozen in sauces). Starchy vegetables, such as potatoes and corn, aren't included in this category. They are considered part of the breads, grains, and other starches group.
Source : www.webmd.com/diabetes/diabetic-food-list-best-worst-foods
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