Eating healthy for diabetes simply means eating healthy foods. doing so in moderation, and consuming those that don’t create spikes in blood glucose levels. However, healthy eating does require an understanding of the foods that offer the best benefits, and careful monitoring of blood sugar levels. You can create your own diabetic meal plans to suit yourself or choose from among the many companies that provide premade meal designed specifically for diabetics.

Fruits, Grains and Vegetables

A diabetic diet relies heavily on fruits, grains and vegetables. It provides the body with required nutrients, helps prevent weight gain, and controls blood glucose levels.

Healthy Carbs

Carbohydrates that digest slowly have a low glycemic index. They include a wide range of fruits packed in water and with no added sugars. Raw fruits low in sugar include blackberries, cantaloupe, grapefruit, kiwi, peaches, raspberries, strawberries, and watermelon.

Fiber Rich Foods

Foods containing fiber help keep the digestive tract in optimal working condition. Fiber rich foods include apples, bran-based cereals, beans, broccoli, brown rice, cauliflower, green peas, nuts, pears, quinoa, and whole grains.

Essential Nutrients

Adding vegetables to any diet provides essential vitamins and minerals the body needs for a variety of processes. They also contain antioxidants. The darker the color, the healthier and higher the level of antioxidants. They encompass Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, spinach, tomatoes, and green leafy vegetables, along with kidney, black and pinto beans.

Dairy

A variety of dairy products provide calcium for strong bones. Choose low-fat milk, yogurt and cottage cheese.

Meat, Fish, Poultry

Fish is the best choice, but the white meat of chicken and the dark meat of turkey are equally beneficial. Select lean, non-fatty cuts of meat, fish and poultry

Regular Meals

Eating at regular intervals is essential to maintain energy and avoid spikes in blood sugar levels. Meal times can be set to meet individual schedules.

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