JOINT HEALTH
The decisions that you make at the grocery store impact far more than just your weekly menu.
The foods that you eat affect your health and wellness as well. Eating too much of one thing and not enough of another can result in some serious health-related issues.
The flip side of this, of course, is that healthy, nutrient-dense food that’s packed full of vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients can improve your health and can stave off potentially diet-related health problems.
When it comes to diabetes, a healthy, well-balanced diet can even help you to control and manage this disease. In some cases, it can even help to reverse this condition.
In fact, research proves that making key changes in your diet can help to cut the risk of diabetes-related complications. The secret is eating more fruits and vegetables, plenty of lean protein, and more healthy fats while at the same time eating fewer refined carbohydrates.
To help give you a head start on your shopping list, here are some foods that can promote health and wellness, helping you to fight diabetes.
Fruits and Vegetables
Eat your fruits and vegetables! Fresh fruits and veggies are packed full of vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants, making them an especially healthy choice. Many fresh vegetables also contain fiber, which slows carbohydrate digestion, helping to prevent blood sugar spikes.
Nuts
Nuts are full of protein and high in fiber. They are “slow burning” and gentle to your blood sugar levels. Top off your breakfast oatmeal with some nuts for a little extra crunch and to keep full for longer.
Beans and Grains
Beans, as well as whole grains like oatmeal, are great choices. Full of high-quality carbohydrates and lean protein that help stabilize your blood sugar levels, they’ll keep you from feeling hungry sooner, and helping to prevent dangerous blood sugar spikes.
Fish
Fish is an ideal source of lean protein. Choosing omega-3 rich fish is an especially healthy choice. Think: wild salmon and tuna.
Yogurt
Full of high-quality carbohydrates and protein, yogurt –especially the natural, unsweetened type is another great choice.
Olive Oil
A healthy fat, olive oil contains an anti-inflammatory component, which may be beneficial for those with diabetes –since this condition has been linked with inflammation. It also slows digestion, staving off blood sugar spikes.
As you can see there are a number of great tasting and healthy foods that can help you to control diabetes. The key is to eat a healthy and balanced diet and to cut back on refined carbohydrates. Start eating your way to good health!
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