The ULTIMATE Diabetic Comfort Foods That Won’t Spike Your Blood Sugar

By rjoachim | March 1, 2023
Blood glucose, or blood sugar, is your body’s main source of energy, and you get most of it from carbohydrates in food. But many carb-rich eats raise blood sugar levels too much. That’s why people with diabetes typically follow a diet that helps prevent high blood sugar in the first place.According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), non-starchy vegetables are the only kind of food that people with diabetes can eat without monitoring amounts. These veggies have very few calories and almost no carbs, so they don’t cause blood sugar spikes. Additionally, they also have lots of fiber. Fiber slows the body’s ability to convert carbs into glucose, resulting in a more gradual rise in blood sugar, according to Harvard’s Joslin Diabetes Center.  Good choices include:
Broccoli
Cabbage
Green beans
Beets
Brussels sprouts
Leafy greens such as romaine lettuce and spinach
Onions
Celery
Peppers
Mushrooms
Turnips
SquashAccording to the American College of Cardiology, consuming too much meat can raise the risk of heart disease. This is an important concern for people with diabetes, because their risk of heart disease is already higher than people without the condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s OK to eat some meat, but don’t make it an everyday thing — and be sure to choose leaner cuts when you do.
https://www.livestrong.com/article/418484-foods-that-dont-raise-sugar-levels-for-diabetes/
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