To keep blood sugar levels stable,
regular exercise is helpful - but a healthy diet is a must. Add these foods to
your diet, as they may help lower blood sugar levels.
1.
Green,
leafy vegetables. Broccoli, spinach, and kale are good sources of fiber - which
helps regulate blood sugar levels - and are high in vitamins A, C, and K as
well. Plus, some studies have shown that eating vegetables can help prevent
diabetes, so aim for four to five servings per day.
2.
Beans and
legumes. Beans of almost any variety as well as lentils are rich in folic acid,
magnesium, potassium and soluble fiber - and are low-glycemic-load foods. Make
sure you get one to two servings per day.
3.
Cabbage. A
very low-glycemic index food (near zero!), cabbage is high in fiber, low in
calories, inexpensive and versatile. It's especially useful for stabilizing
blood-sugar levels because it converts to sugar very slowly in the body. Try
eating more slaw, sauerkraut or kimchi.
4.
Okra. This
southern staple is high in soluble fiber - which slows down the digestion of
carbohydrates and can help stabilize blood sugar - and is also a low
glycemic-index food. Try adding it to your next pot of soup.
5.
Onions.
This kitchen staple is more than a tasty addition to many dishes - onions offer
blood-sugar lowering effects.
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