Here is something useful for all my diabetic patients. Tired of hearing the list of prohibited foods?? Well, you can now have some variety in your daily meals. Following are the foods that you should have:
1) 4 to 5 Almonds daily. These not only regulate your blood sugar levels but also reduce risk of heart diseases.
2) Fenugreek seeds or methi seeds. 4 or 5 seeds soaked overnight in a cup of water and consumed first thing in morning can work wonders in lowering your sugar levels.
3) Sweet potatoes. Unlike the normal potatoes these ones have a low glycemic index and are rich in fiber and vitamin A.
Can also be used to satisfy your sweet cravings.
4) Tomatoes. They offset diabetes with it's nutrients like vitamin C,E and iron. Can be eaten raw as well as in numerous other cooked forms .
5) Broccoli. It contains chromium that stabilizes blood sugar. If you don't like pastas then you can add broccoli in your daily salads, desi vegetables, soups, pizzas or even vegetable khichdi.
6) Apples. Full of fibre and low in calories. Thus, it fights diabetes and bad cholesterol. Should be preferably eaten with skin.
7) Flax seeds. Also known as 'alsi' , these are very effective in not only reducing cholesterol levels but also help cells in absorbing insulin . Contain fibre, protein, magnesium and good fats.
8) Yogurt. Full of calcium and protein for fighting against insulin resistance that leads to diabetes. Have a cup every afternoon.
9) Garlic. It elevates the insulin level in blood. Also rich in allicin and vitamin B thiamine that are good for your pancreas.
1) 4 to 5 Almonds daily. These not only regulate your blood sugar levels but also reduce risk of heart diseases.
2) Fenugreek seeds or methi seeds. 4 or 5 seeds soaked overnight in a cup of water and consumed first thing in morning can work wonders in lowering your sugar levels.
3) Sweet potatoes. Unlike the normal potatoes these ones have a low glycemic index and are rich in fiber and vitamin A.
Can also be used to satisfy your sweet cravings.
4) Tomatoes. They offset diabetes with it's nutrients like vitamin C,E and iron. Can be eaten raw as well as in numerous other cooked forms .
5) Broccoli. It contains chromium that stabilizes blood sugar. If you don't like pastas then you can add broccoli in your daily salads, desi vegetables, soups, pizzas or even vegetable khichdi.
6) Apples. Full of fibre and low in calories. Thus, it fights diabetes and bad cholesterol. Should be preferably eaten with skin.
7) Flax seeds. Also known as 'alsi' , these are very effective in not only reducing cholesterol levels but also help cells in absorbing insulin . Contain fibre, protein, magnesium and good fats.
8) Yogurt. Full of calcium and protein for fighting against insulin resistance that leads to diabetes. Have a cup every afternoon.
9) Garlic. It elevates the insulin level in blood. Also rich in allicin and vitamin B thiamine that are good for your pancreas.
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