Sunday, October 21, 2012

Best Ways To Use Superfoods To Manage Your Diabetes

By Shirl Wyly


For a variety of reasons, diabetes is becoming very prevalent today. The foods you eat can have a big impact on controlling the symptoms of this illness. If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, you already have some idea of what not to eat. It's not just about avoiding foods though. You should also go out of your way to eat foods that support your health and help to control your symptoms. In this article, we'll be looking at some of the best superfoods to consume if you have diabetes.

Yogurt is a healthy food for anyone to consume, and can be useful to diabetics in several ways. If you would like to lose weight, or at least maintain a certain weight, yogurt is an excellent calcium-rich food that you should eat together with green coffee bean extract every day. Anyone with diabetes will be concerned about such issues. Calcium is also great for preventing insulin resistance which can impair your ability to process insulin the right way.

There are many types of yogurt, and diabetics should look for natural or organic varieties, preferably those with no added sugar. You can add honey or fresh fruit yourself to give it more flavor. And if you have a favorite whole-grain cereal, eat this along with your yogurt every morning. You may not realize it, but the plain old tomato is actually a potent superfood. Tomatoes contain many nutrients and antioxidants, such as Vitamin C, potassium and lycopene. Not only are tomatoes highly nutritious, they are one of the most versatile foods on the planet. While tomatoes and related products such as tomato sauce and tomato juice can be very healthy for diabetics, you should check the labels of any food you buy. Not only are some of these products high in sugar, but they may also contain chemicals like MSG that many people are sensitive to. There are, however, all natural and sugar-free varieties of tomato based foods. You can make your own dishes from scratch.

Salads with leafy green vegetables are an excellent healthy choice as well. Diabetics can really benefit from this particular meal, something that nutritionists recommend, specifically at least a serving a day. Broccoli is a highly nutritious superfood that you should consider eating regularly. Swiss chard, spinach and kale are also good choices. Asparagus is another very healthy vegetable that's low in carbs and high in fiber and B vitamins. In fact, you should replace your daily intake of bread, or pasta (which are processed carbohydrates) with leafy green vegetables instead.

As you can see, one of the best ways to control your diabetes is to add superfoods to your diet every day. Your diet is something that you should always enhance. On top of the medications you are already taking, you can maintain your health by adding the superfoods every day. It's also essential to get regular exercise.

It is recommended that you add healthy superfoods to your diet on a regular basis, plus utilize the tips we have presented to you when you shop for this food.




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