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Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Diabetes: Control, Cure and Prevention

Power Foods for Diabetes
What you eat can help you control and fight your diabetes. These foods will give you an extra edge against diabetes and its complications.
1. Kale
Kale is a source of lutein, a carotenoid that is extremely good for the eyes. That’s especially important because people with diabetes may develop eye problems as complications of the disease. Kale is also a great source of fiber, B vitamins, iron, calcium, and vitamin C.
2. Nuts
In a nutshell, nuts are one of the healthiest food that you can add to your diet plan. Nuts can improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes. They help in making artery walls more flexible and less prone to blood clots.
3. Chocolate
Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, improves insulin sensitivity which is a crucial improvement in preventing or treating type 2 diabetes. Dark chocolate also produces a significant drop in blood pressure, reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol, and improves blood vessel function. Just never overdo it. Dark chocolate is great, but it still packs a lot of fat and calories.
4. Beans
Beans are a great addition to soups, salads, and a variety of ethnic dishes. Beans help reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. The fiber slows the release of glucose into your bloodstream. This prevents the blood sugar spikes that worsen diabetes blood sugar control and make you feel hungry.
5. Blueberries
Blueberries have high fiber content that reduces the risk of diabetes and cognitive decline. One of the specific types of antioxidants found in blueberries are anthocyanins and recent research links eating foods rich in anthocyanins with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
6. Barley
It is one of the healthiest grains that you’re probably not eating. Barley can also help steady your blood sugar while filling you up. The grain even boasts a modest amount of calcium.
7. Salmon
Salmon is one of the best nondairy sources of vitamin D around. It’s a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, healthy fats that reduce the risk of heart disease, whittle your waistline, reduce inflammation, and improve insulin resistance.
8. Dairy
Dairy foods are the best source of calcium and vitamin D—a potent diabetes-quelling combination.
9. Oats
Oats are a diabetes power food because of their fiber content. Research shows that eating oats can lower bad LDL cholestrol and also improve insulin resistance.
10. Oranges
Studies show that people with diabetes tend to have lower levels of vitamin C in their bodies, so orange is a great snack choice!
11. Soy Bean
Soy products provide high-quality protein that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

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