- Fishes that can be consumed by diabetic people are salmon, mackerel, sardines, albacore tuna, herring, and trout. The plant-based alternatives for such fishes are kelp, seaweed, and spirulina. The fish need to be baked, roasted, or grilled to obtain its nutrients. Fried fish contains saturated and trans fats which need to be avoided by the diabetic person. You can also add green leafy vegetables with fish to make a healthy meal.
- Some of the whole grains that you can consume are brown rice, whole grain bread, and pasta, buckwheat, quinoa, millet, bulgur, and rye.
- Some of the green vegetables that you can consume are cabbage, kale, spinach, broccoli, and bok choy. You can also combine them with lean meat and tofu to add a protein source to them
- Some of the beans that diabetic patients can consume are kidney beans, int beans, black beans, navy beans, and adzuki beans. Beans are rich in nutrients like iron, potassium, and magnesium. Beans can be included with other food items like tortilla wraps or salad. If you use canned beans make sure you buy salt-free canned beans, otherwise, you can remove the water and rinse the beans nicely to remove the added salt.
- Walnuts also help in regulating the blood sugar level and provide key nutrients like protein, vitamin B6, magnesium, and iron. Walnuts can be consumed directly or can be added to the salad.
- Some of the citrus fruits that you can include in your diet are oranges, grapefruit, and lemons. Citrus fruits are also known to be rich in vitamin C, folate, and potassium.
- Berries like blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries contain high levels of antioxidants and fibre. Berries are also rich in other nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, and potassium. Berries can be consumed directly or can be frozen and used in the smoothie.
- hey are considered a great alternative to white potatoes as they release sugar more slowly and do not raise blood sugar levels much. Sweet potatoes are also a source of fibre, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium. Sweet potatoes can be consumed with green leafy vegetables or a salad or can be baked, boiled, roasted, and mashed.
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