What can a Diabetic Eat
19 12 2009This is the foods recommended for Diabetic’s. This a like guide for you, if you have trouble with knowing what food are good for you.
Complex high-fiber carbohydrates- Scientific evidence show that diet high in dietary fiber is protective against diabetes. Fiber is capable of slowing down the digestion and absorption of carbohydrate and increasing the sensitivity of tissues to insulin, thereby preventing rises in blood sugar. It is advisable to restrict the intake of refined carbohydrates and avoid high fat foods. Example- Oats, cereals, legumes, wholegrain, products, dried beans, peas, lentils, fruits, vegetables.
Alpha-Lipoic acid- Is a vitamin like antioxidants that enhances the glucose uptake and improves diabetes nerves damage of diabetes persons.
Omega3- Protect against the hardening of arteries. Example- Cold water fish like salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring.
Omega 6 fatty acid- Protect against the development of diabetes neuropathy. Example- Blackcurrant oil, primrose oil, borage oil
Artificial sweeteners- such as aspartame and saccharin
Here are foods you should avoid if your a Diabtic.
Refined and simple carbohydrates- such as sucrose, glucose or fruclose, white rice, white bread, table sugar, sweets, honey, corn-syrup.
High fat food
Alcohol- Higher quantities alcohol can cause health problems like liver damage and increase the risk of heart disease.
High sodium food- such as salt fish






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