5 foods that can help you control your blood sugar

Health news for Thursday, November 12, 2020

Source: Ghana News

2020-11-12

November 14 is World Diabetes Day, a day to raise awareness of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This year’s theme is The Nurse and Diabetes.

When managing diabetes and prediabetes, diet is a powerful tool.

What you eat is closely related to the amount of sugar in your blood. The right food choices will help you control your blood sugar levels.

Below are some foods that can help you control your blood sugar:

Carbohydrates rich in fiber

Foods high in fiber can help you feel fuller for longer, preventing hunger pangs that could lead to snacking on foods that will raise blood sugar.

Eggs

Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods that are packed with protein. The protein will help keep you full without affecting your blood sugar. Protein not only slows down digestion, but it also slows the absorption of glucose. This is very useful if you have diabetes.

Pumpkin and pumpkin seeds

Bright in color and high in fiber and antioxidants, pumpkin is an excellent choice for blood sugar regulation. In fact, pumpkin is used as a traditional diabetic remedy in many countries.

Beans and lentils

Beans and lentils are high in nutrients, such as magnesium, fiber, and protein, which can help lower blood sugar.

Leafy greens

Green vegetables are very nutritious and contain very few digestible carbohydrates. Hence, it is highly recommended to eat leafy greens for diabetics as they maintain blood sugar levels.

Chia seeds

Eating chia seeds can help control blood sugar. Studies have linked the consumption of chia seeds to reductions in blood sugar and improvements in insulin sensitivity.