It has long been understood that good nutrition and exercise play a major role in the reversal of type 2 diabetes, but some foods more than others have the power to keep blood sugar at optimal levels. Many diets that have been used to treat diabetes over the years have heavily relief on grains and meat as a major source of daily calorie intake but having so much meat and grain has been found to have drawbacks. Adding vegetables into the mix and nuts along with the meat and grains has been found to be more beneficial because it offers a more balanced diet to give diabetics what they need. The following are a few foods that should be eaten to have a good all-around diet as a part of your type II diabetes program in Oakland, CA, keeping reversal and weight loss in mind:
Foods to Eat
Green Leafy Vegetables. Cruciferous veggies, leafy greens, and other nutrient-dense greens are important to not only reverse diabetes, but for preventing it as well. It has been found that those who have a diet high in greens have a much lower risk of getting diabetes than those who don’t. Those who eat them also seem to have reduced HbA1c levels.
Other Vegetables. Veggies that have little to no starch such as eggplant, mushrooms, garlic or onions are great for those trying to reverse type 2 diabetes as well. These veggies don’t affect blood glucose levels much, and they are loaded with fiber which is essential to good health.
Seeds and Nuts. Nuts and seeds are low in glycemic levels, and they naturally promote weight loss when people eat them a few times a week. It is thought that their anti-inflammatory effects could help in preventing insulin resistance.
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