Foods That Prevent Diabetes

What are the Foods that can Prevent Diabetes

Foods that prevent diabetes are easily available and must be incorporated in the diet. It is important for all of us to know about the foods which can prevent diabetes, as they will go a long way in maintaining a healthy balance in the body and regulate sugar level also.

If a proper diet along with specific foods are eaten it is very much possible to prevent diabetes since it will keep the sugar level under check. Instead of eating a lot at just three times it is better to take small quantities of food at regular intervals. But while doing so take into consideration what you are eating. Take a protein rich diet.

Apples, pears or berries should be taken in more quantity than other fruits like mangoes and pineapple. Limit the intake of carbohydrates. Try to minimise caffeine, alcohol, fruit juices and various other types of sweeteners and refined grains as they are known to create imbalances in sugar level.

Try to drink as much water as possible. Even if you go to a restaurant make sure about the food that you order- it should definitely include a plate of salad among other things, avoid fried food rather opt for grilled. Low fat macaroni and cheese can also be a part of your dish. Use less of salt in the food rather add other spices if you wish to. Make it a point to drink fat free or skimmed milk or low fat milk.

You should make sandwiches from whole grain bread and also replace brown rice with the white rice in your food since brown rice is said to quite rich in nutrients.

Foods to eat-Try to include fenugreek in your diet plan as it helps to regulate sugar level, it can be take in tea or a spice.

Stevia is an herb found in South Africa which regulates blood pressure and blood sugar. It can be used as a beverage sweetener. Apart from this, onion, ginger, leeks, ramps should also be used in food while cooking. They too have excellent properties.

In order to prevent diabetes keep all the white foods out of your plate. This include pasta, breads, white rice, potatoes since these are said to be high in simple carbohydrates which in turn increases the blood sugar level.

You also need to limit the intake of red meat if you are interested in preventing diabetes. Eat low fat meat and include fish in your diet. Include more of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet since they are rich in fibre. Try not to use canned fruits but if there is no other option possible than go for fruits where no sugar or any other additive is added. Try to have as much as fibre rich diet as it is known to lower down the blood sugar level. So have plenty of beans, oatmeal, raisins, nuts and whole grain foods.
 

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