Blueberry Tea Is Being Studied for Diabetes Treatment
Blueberries are seen in a field at state farm "Polesskie zhuraviny" (Polessye blueberries) near the village of Selishche, southwest of Minsk, July 21, 2014. Reuters/Vasily Fedosenko

Being diabetic means you have to be more careful when it comes to your food choices. Gone were the days when you could eat just about anything you want but because of diabetes, you now have to stick to some limitations when it comes to food. You can’t afford to have your blood sugar level go up or else, you’ll be facing some serious health problems. Here are five best foods for diabetics like you.

  1. Dark chocolate

Who says you can’t have chocolates if you’re diabetic? Dark chocolates contain flavonoids which reduce insulin resistance and help lower insulin levels. It effectively curb your food cravings too. Aside from being diabetic-friendly, it is also proven to lower one’s risk of having stroke or heart attack.

  1. Broccoli

Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that contains sulforaphane which has anti-inflammatory properties essential in maintaining proper blood sugar level. It also triggers the body’s natural detoxification ability which effectively turns cancerous chemicals into more harmless forms the body can easily eliminate.

  1. Fish

Do you want to slim down while keeping diabetes at bay? Eat fish. This superfood contains omega-3 fatty acids which prevent body-wide inflammation that can trigger diabetes and obesity. Not only that but a study conducted by the Emory University in 2010 suggests that people who eat fish (not fried ones), lowers their risk of stroke by three percent.

  1. Blueberries

These fruits contain flavonoids which improve heart health as well as fibre which prevents diabetes and maintain proper blood sugar lever. Joanne M. Gallivan, director of the National Diabetes Education Program at the National Institutes of Health, berries are proven to ave anti-cancer properties that inhibits the growth of tumours and lowers inflammation.

  1. Walnuts

For someone who’s diabetic you will surely love the idea of having walnuts as one of the best foods for you. These nuts have high polyunsaturated fatty acid known as alpha-linolenic acid that lowers inflammation. It is rich in phytochemicals making it an effective antioxidant and anticancer superfood. These properties can help stop or even reverse chronic health problems like diabetes.

Include these five best foods for diabetics in your diet even if you don’t have diabetes. They contain nutrients that play a key role in keeping your body healthy and protected from diabetes, heart attack, stroke and other health problems.

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