The American Diabetes Association has listed 10 top foods that may help keep this potentially deadly disease at bay.
Incorporate them into your daily diet and increase the amount of exercise you do daily to successfully prevent and treat diabetes.
The American Diabetes Association recommends 10 foods that can regulate sugar levels while providing essential nutrients like calcium, potassium, fiber, magnesium and vitamins A, C, and E.
1. Beans - kidney, black, navy or pinto beans are chock-full of nutrition. A half cut provides 1/3 your daily fiber requirements and also magnesium and potassium.
2. Dark Leafy greens - spinach, chard or kale are full of vitamins and minerals.
3. Citrus fruit - grapefruit, oranges, lemons and limes to get your soluble fiber and vitamin C.
4. Berries - blueberries, strawberries or any colorful variety are loaded with antioxidants and fiber.
5. Sweet potatoes - a starchy vegetable packed with vitamin A and fiber. Use instead of regular potatoes.
6. Tomatoes - raw, pureed or in a sauce, they provide vitamin C, iron and vitamin E.
7. Whole grains - barley, oatmeal, rice and other grains are rich in magnesium, chromium, omega-3 fatty acids and folate.
8. Nuts - an ounce of nuts helps suppress appetite and contains magnesium and fiber. Also, walnuts and flax seeds have omega-3 fatty acids.
9. Fat-free milk and yogurt - thy provide calcium for strong bones and are fortified with vitamin D, vital to overall health.
10. Fish - salmon and tuna are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Steam, bake or broil, but avoid breaded or fried versions.
It takes awhile to figure how to eat properly for your particular body. Everyone is different in health, metabolism's, allergies, etc. This list is one that I have incorporated into my eating plan on a regular basis.
Have a great day. Gloria
