What is a SUPERFOOD? Here are 10 super foods that will help minimize blood sugar and make you feel better!

Eating right is key to managing diabetes.
There's a lot of talk about superfoods. But, says the American Diabetes Association, the best foods for you are easy to find, easy to cook, and even easier to pronounce. Some, like the 10 that follow, are particularly suited for people who have diabetes because they have a low glycemic index (GI) and are packed with important nutrients.

I Love Beans
Kidney, pinto, navy, white,chick peas, italian or black beans, you can't find a better source of nutritious food than beans. Their high fiber content gives you nearly one third of your daily requirement in just a half cup. Beans are also are good sources of magnesium and potassium, important nutrients for people with diabetes. Although they are considered starchy vegetables, a half cup provides as much protein as an ounce of meat without the saturated fat. Use canned varieties to save time, but rinse first to remove excess sodium.


Leafy green vegetables

Powerhouses like spinach, collard greens, and kale are so low in calories and carbohydrates, you can eat as much as you want.


Try it: Asparagus With Slivered Garlic Recipe


Fruits of all kinds!

Grapefruit, oranges, lemons, and limes provide part of your daily dose of soluble fiber—important for heart health—and vitamin C.
Sweet potatoes and Root vegetables
This starchy vegetable is packed full of fiber and vitamin A (as carotenoids), important for vision health. Try these in place of regular potatoes for a lower-GI alternative.

Try my Cider-Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables


Berries

Berries of all kind! Brightly colored are high in antioxidants, Blueberries, strawberries, and other varieties are packed with vitamins, and fiber. Make a parfait by alternating the fruit with nonfat yogurt.


Try my Fresh Fruit Bruschetta


Tomatoes

Everyone can find a favorite with this old standby. No matter how you like your tomatoes—pureed, raw, or in a sauce—you're eating vital nutrients like vitamin C, iron, and vitamin E.




Try my Shrimp Scampi and Tomatoes

Omega-3-rich fish

Salmon, albacore tuna, mackerel, halibut, and herring are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for heart health. But stay away from breaded and deep-fried versions. They don't count toward your goal of 6 to 9 ounces of fish per week.






Try my Teriyaki Salmon with Scallion


Whole grains

These grains, such as pearled barley and oatmeal, are loaded with fiber, potassium, magnesium, chromium, omega-3 fatty acids, and folate. The germ and bran of the whole grain contain the important nutrients a grain product has to offer. Processed grains, like bread made from enriched wheat flour, do not have these vital nutrients.


Nuts

An ounce of nuts can go a long way in providing key healthy fats along with hunger management. Nuts also give you a dose of magnesium and fiber. Some nuts and seeds, such as walnuts and flax seeds, also contain omega-3 fatty acids.


Fat-free milk and yogurt

Everyone knows dairy can help build strong bones and teeth. In addition to calcium, many fortified dairy products are a good source of vitamin D. More research is emerging on the connection between vitamin D and good health.

Look I understand it can be a challenge eating healthy...take baby steps.
Remember you want a revolution of eating not a revolt!

Taste for Life:
Recipes for eating and living better from “The Happy Diabetic”
We’re changing the way you eat one recipe at a time.
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Chef Robert