Today (November 140 is the World Diabetes Day and this year’s theme is The Family And Diabetes.
This year’s campaign is done to raise awareness of the impact that diabetes has on the family and support network of those affected.
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To commemorate this year’s World Diabetes Day, we are going to be showing you foods that will suitable for you if you are suffering from the condition.
Have a look!
1.Leafy Green Vegetables
Leafy green vegetables are extremely nutritious and low in calories. They’re also very low in digestible carbohydrates, great non-starchy vegetable options because they contain lutein, an important nutrient for eye health. This nutrient is essential for people with diabetes. They are also good sources of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C.
2.Fish
Fish is rich in protein, it will help to keep you satisfied; but also, fish contains a special type of fat that helps cool inflammation. Studies have shown that people with the highest blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids have less body-wide inflammation, the very inflammation that leads to and worsens diabetes and weight problems.
A fish-rich diet can also reduce your risk of developing health problems, especially stroke, as a result of your diabetes.
3.Beans
These little legumes pack a powerful punch for diabetics, with a winning combination of high-quality carbohydrates, lean protein, and soluble fibre that helps stabilize the body’s blood-sugar levels and keeps hunger in check. Studies found that type 2 diabetes patients who ate more legumes had improved blood sugar control and reduced their risk of heart disease.
4.Broccoli
Broccoli is high in sulforaphane, a compound helps reduce oxidative stress and vascular complications associated with diabetes like heart disease and neuropathy, a term used to describe a problem with the nerves.
5.Eggs
Eggs decrease inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity, increase your “good” HDL cholesterol levels and modify the size and shape of your “bad” LDL cholesterol. Studies have shown that people with type 2 diabetes who consumed 2 eggs daily as part of a high protein diet, had improvements in cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
6.Strawberry
Strawberries are one of the most nutritious fruits you can eat. They’re high in antioxidants known as anthocyanins, which give them their red colour.
Anthocyanins have been shown to reduce cholesterol and insulin levels after a meal. They also improve blood sugar and heart disease risk factors in type 2 diabetes
7.Nuts
Nuts like walnut, cashew nuts, almonds, hazelnuts and many more are delicious and nutritious. All types of nuts contain fibre and are low in digestible carbs, although some have more than others.
8.Turmeric
This is a spice with amazing health benefits. ts active ingredient, curcumin, can lower inflammation and blood sugar levels while reducing heart disease risk. Curcumin appears to benefit kidney health in diabetics. This is important, as diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney disease.
9.Oats
Oats contain a type of fibre called beta-glucan, which seems to have an anti-diabetic effect. Oatmeal contains high amounts of magnesium, which helps the body use glucose and secrete insulin properly.
10.Whole Wheat Bread
100% whole wheat bread, which are higher in vitamins, minerals and blood-sugar-managing fibre than their simple, refined counterparts are perfect for a diabetic patient.
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