Food is fuel, and if you have the knowledge, you can convert food into medicine.
But it’s extremely hard to do that when you have diabetes.
Every day is a new challenge, and one of the worst parts about it are the cravings.
Not the healthy ones where you see some apples, and you want to buy them on the spot.
Oh no, I’m talking about the cravings you get when you see bagels and cookies, and all those ‘delicious’ carbs that make your blood sugar levels go on a rollercoaster (and not the fun one).
If you give in, which 99% of the time you do, you have a few minutes of pleasure followed by weight gain and low energy levels.
Keeping your blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides at healthy levels is one of the hardest things when dealing with diabetes.
But you’re in luck because I have a great solution for you!
The foods I’m about to recommend you will help your body process insulin better and maintain healthy blood sugar levels, among others.
And you probably already have all of them in your pantry!
Top 4 Anti-Diabetes Foods
Chia Seeds
High in fiber and low in digestible carbs, chia seeds are perfect for anyone battling diabetes.
Plus, they also lower your blood sugar levels naturally, promote easy weight loss, and make you feel full for longer (even if they don’t look like it).
You’ll also benefit from less inflammation and lower blood pressure.
Cinnamon
This spice is the holy grail for people with diabetes.
Clinical studies have revealed that this aromatic spice has many health benefits, including:
– dropping blood sugar levels
– improving insulin sensitivity
– lowering cholesterol levels
– decreasing triglyceride levels
To benefit from these, make sure you purchase a pure form of cinnamon, Ceylon.
Flaxseeds
The healthiest source of omega 3 is incredibly beneficial to people with diabetes.
That’s all thanks to its therapeutic composition that helps to:
– reduce high blood sugar levels
– promote gut health
– improve insulin sensitivity
– decrease heart disease risk
To benefit from its healthy compounds, always remember to ground the seeds, as your body can’t absorb whole flaxseeds.
Shirataki Noodles
I left the best (and weirdest) for last!
If you were searching for something exotic that helps reduce sugar levels in the blood and promotes easier weight loss, look no further than Shirataki noodles.
They are famous in Japan for their therapeutic qualities.
And besides decreasing heart disease risk and metabolic syndrome in people with diabetes, they also help lower the hunger hormone.
Therefore, making you feel fuller for longer, without spiking up your blood sugar levels.
You can find these shirataki noodles packages at grocery stores or Asian markets.
Make sure to rinse the noodles very well before cooking them in a skillet (at high heat) for a few minutes to get the desired texture.
You don’t have to add any fat to them, and they go well with meat and vegetables.
