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25 of the Top Foods to Control Diabetes (You Won’t Even Believe #19!)
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21. Avocados
Wow, first beans, now avocados. Can you say Mexican food for dinner tonight?! It’s true that avocados are full of fat, but it’s the healthy monounsaturated type of fat that you want more of. A diet high in these types of healthy fats can reverse insulin resistance, which means more stable blood sugar levels. In fact, studies show that avocados slow overall digestion and help to keep your blood sugar from spiking after meals. Try mashing some avocado on your sandwiches instead of mayo.
22. Barley
By eating barley instead of white rice, you can cut the rise in blood sugar by as much as 70 percent! You can also keep your blood sugar more stable, as well as lower, for hours. Barley is full of soluble fiber, which is the kind you want to eat plenty of, as it dramatically slows the digestion process and the absorption of carbs. Even brown rice, good as it is, cannot hold a candle to barley. There are quick cooking varieties at supermarkets, so give it a try.
23. Apple Cider Vinegar
OK, so this isn’t really a “food,” so to speak, but it really needs to be mentioned here. Apple cider vinegar has been shown in several studies to lower blood sugar levels dramatically. One study, done in 2007, showed that when subjects with type 2 diabetes consumed two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before they went to bed, they had lower glucose levels in the morning by as much as 6 percent. Try adding one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water (add a touch of lemon or honey to help with the taste) and drink it twice each day. What do you have to lose, other than high blood sugar?
24. Okra
Sometimes called lady’s fingers or gumbo, this vegetable has been shown in studies to reduce the absorption of glucose and lower blood sugar levels in diabetic rats. Okra has fiber in it as well, so it certainly won’t hurt you and who knows? Perhaps you will find that it lowers your blood sugar levels as well!
25. Vitamin C Rich Foods
Studies show that most diabetics have lower levels of vitamin C in their bodies than the general population. Add more foods that are rich in this important immune-strengthening vitamin, including kiwi fruit, grapefruit, tomatoes, berries, oranges, apples, and red bell peppers.
Please note that you should never stop taking your medication without your doctor’s approval. Eating a healthier diet, like the one above, might allow you to lower the amount of medication you are now taking. Talk to your doctor about this list and what you can expect from following it. Sometimes controlling your diabetes is as simple as eating right.
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