Food to prevent diabetes

 

On this article we are going to look at some of the foods that can stabilize blood sugar and also reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Actually diabetes has no magic cure, but there are measures to decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The risk of developing type 2 diabetes is genetic but lifestyle factors such as exercise and a healthy diet can help to reduce the risk. The question now is what exactly is considered a healthy diet for preventing diabetes. The following are some of the foods that you can eat every day to reduce your risk of diabetes.

 

1.    Eating nuts: Diabetes is as a result of the consistent spiked of your blood sugar and the more you snack on refined carbs the more unstable your blood sugar becomes. To hold back on those afternoon carb cravings you can snack on foods that are high in protein and fat like nuts to keep you full until dinnertime. Also nuts are really high in polyunsaturated fats which have been linked to slowing down the development of type 2 diabetes.

 

2.    Eating Oatmeal: According to research people who ate the most fiber more than twenty-six grams a day actually lowered their odds of developing type 2 diabetes by eighteen percent, compared to those people who consumed the least (less than nineteen grams daily). Fiber can actually help keep your blood sugar steady which in turn helps you lower your risk of developing diabetes.

 

3.    Eating fruits: Fruits are very rich in vitamins and minerals. Apart from providing vitamins and minerals it can also decrease your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Fruits are also high in fiber and fiber has been known to reduce the risk of diabetes. You can focus on fruits like apples, berries and citrus fruits that are high in fiber.

 

4.    Eating more of vegetables: You need to make sure vegetables have a place in your diet. It is very vital to focus on green and non-starchy vegetables when it comes to the area of preventing diabetes. Cruciferous vegetables such as kale, broccoli and Brussels sprouts can provide you with vitamins and minerals that can keep your body running smoothly (and it will also deliver fiber). Vegetables also contain sulforaphane which is an anti-inflammatory compound that can protect against blood vessels damage associated with diabetes and also help to control blood sugar. Vegetables like spinach is a great source of magnesium that can help the body use insulin to control your blood sugar levels.

 

5.    Eating legumes: legumes such as chickpeas and lentils are great for reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. These legumes are not only packed with fiber that will help stabilize your blood sugar, they are also chock-full of protein that will keep you full and also prevent you from snacking then maintaining your weight which can be a risk factor for type 2 diabetes.