Your food choices matter a lot when you've got diabetes. Some are better than others. Nothing is completely off-limits. Even items that you might think of as “the worst" could be occasional treats -- in tiny amounts. But they won’t help you nutrition-wise, and it’s easiest to manage your diabetes if you mainly stick to the “best” options. Your body needs carbs. But you want to
choose wisely. Use this list as a guide. Best Choices Worst Choices Load up! You’ll get fiber and very little fat or salt (unless you add them). Remember, potatoes and corn count as carbs. Best Choices Go for a variety of colors: dark greens, red or orange (think of carrots or red peppers), whites (onions) and even purple (eggplants). The 2015 U.S. guidelines recommend 2.5 cups of veggies per day. Worst Choices They give you carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Most are naturally low in fat and sodium. But they tend to have more carbs than vegetables do. Best Choices Worst Choices
You have lots of choices, including beef, chicken, fish, pork, turkey, seafood, beans, cheese, eggs, nuts, and
tofu. Best Choices The American Diabetes Association lists these as the top options: If you eat meat, keep it low in fat. Trim the skin off of poultry. Try to include some plant-based protein from beans, nuts, or tofu, even if you're not a vegetarian or
vegan. You’ll get nutrients and fiber that aren’t in animal products. Worst Choices
DairyKeep it low in fat. If you want to splurge, keep your portion small. Best Choices
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Fats, Oils, and SweetsThey’re tough to resist. But it’s easy to get too much and gain weight, which makes it harder to manage your diabetes. Best Choices
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DrinksWhen you down a favorite drink, you may get more calories, sugar, salt, or fat than you bargained for. Read the labels so you know what’s in a serving. Best Choices
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What should I eat if my blood sugar is high?The 17 Best Foods to Lower (or Regulate) Your Blood Sugar. Broccoli and broccoli sprouts. Sulforaphane is a type of isothiocyanate that has blood-sugar-reducing properties. ... . Seafood. ... . Pumpkin and pumpkin seeds. ... . Nuts and nut butter. ... . Okra. ... . Flax seeds. ... . Beans and lentils. ... . Kimchi and sauerkraut.. How can I lower my sugar level quickly?When your blood sugar level gets too high — known as hyperglycemia or high blood glucose — the quickest way to reduce it is to take fast-acting insulin. Exercising is another fast, effective way to lower blood sugar.. whole grains.. fruits.. vegetables.. lean proteins.. What food washes out sugar from blood?Increase Your Protein & Fat Intake
An increase in healthy fat intake also helps in sugar detox. Healthy fats include avocado, unsweetened coconut products, grass-fed butter or ghee (unless you are lactose-intolerant), nuts, and seeds. Aim for 1-2 tablespoons of healthy fat with each meal.
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