5 unexpected Foods That Combat Diabetes ( part 2)

Diabetes is a very common disease in Western society and in Africa.  Due to a special request I decided to write more on foods that combat diabetes. 

Apple

An apple a day may not keep the doctor at bay but they can certainly help. They are low in calories but high in fibre, (4g per apple!) and stop hunger and insulin spikes between meals. Apples also counteract bad cholesterol and stop erratic spiking of the blood sugar in us. Granny Smith and Red Delicious are two of the most nutritious varieties of apples available. Have a sliced apple with your oats and milk in the morning to create a perfectly balanced breakfast.

Eggs

Nicholas Fuller, PhD, from the Boden Institute Clinical Trials Unit, University of Sydney, Australia. Carried out tests that proved that after eating eggs for 3 months, one had better appetite control than those who did not eat eggs. People with type 2 diabetes also showed no signs of increased cholesterol. Egg protein is full of amino acids and other vital nutrients, people think that eating egg yolks is bad for you but one or 2 a day will not harm most people. Eggs can hold of hunger pangs also making them a top selection for people wishing to fight off diabetes

Fish

A well-known problem for diabetic people is the risk of heart disease. Eating one portion of fish a week can reduce your chance of heart disease by 40%! Fish contains healthy fats that have a positive effect in the body proving that not all fats are bad for you! The fatty acids help reduce inflammation in the body, along with diabetic symptoms like insulin resistance

Broccoli 

No food list is complete without this wondrous vegetable. Broccoli is known as a super food and will often make most top ten lists. It is packed full of anti-oxidants and enough Vitamin C for your whole day in just one serving. Broccoli also has good amounts of chromium which regulates safe blood sugar in your veins and arteries

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Barley

Consuming barley grains can reduce a rise in blood sugar by a whopping 70% after meals. Barley grain is able to slow down digestion due to soluble fibre, giving you slow, sustained energy from your carbohydrates. Many would even argue that it has a better efficiency rating than brown rice in terms of sustained energy. Barley also contains chromium, magnesium and vitamin B1.

Source : healthy panda.