Forget medication! You can get type 2 diabetes under control with these ten power foods

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition whereby your body stops producing enough insulin, or your cells stop responding properly to the insulin that's produced. But being diagnosed with diabetes doesn't mean you'll need to be medicated for the rest of your life…

Many people who are type 2 diabetic are able to stay away from medication by simply controlling their diets. By consuming the correct micronutrients such as magnesium, zinc and chromium along with a balanced intake of proteins, carbohydrates and healthy fats, you too can provide your body with support to regulate your blood sugar levels!

Read on for ten superfoods that are essential to a diabetes-supporting diet…

Ten superfoods for diabetics

#1: Nuts
Chock-full of protein and fats, nuts like peanuts, almonds, macadamias and walnuts are fantastic for snacking on or using in smoothies and salads.
 
#2: Fatty fish
Fatty fish like salmon, tuna and mackerel are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that are vital for calming the inflammation that can come with diabetes.
 
#3: Virgin organic coconut oil
Brimming with medium-chain triglycerides, virgin organic coconut oil helps slow down the absorption of sugars in your blood to improve insulin sensitivity.

 
#4: Fibre-rich fruits and vegetables
Fibre-rich fruits and vegetables like apples, bananas, oranges, strawberries, broccoli, artichokes, split peas and Brussels sprouts slow down the release of sugar into your blood and help stop your pancreas from needing to produce so much insulin.
 
#5: Avocados
Loaded with protein and healthy fats, avocados are excellent for helping to regulate your blood sugar levels.
 
#6: Beans
Beans are rich in fibre and therefore help to slow down the release of sugar into your blood. They also help detoxify your liver (one of the most important organs for healthy blood sugar regulation) due to their high sulphur content.
 
#7: Lentils
With a high protein and fibre content, lentils are great for your blood sugar. Veggie burgers, anyone?
 
#8: Eggs
A complete source of protein with almost no carbohydrates, eggs (preferably free-range) are a top diabetic food.
 
#9: Mushrooms
Mushrooms like rishi and shitake pack high amounts of the mineral chromium, which helps stabilise your blood sugar levels and make your cells more receptive to insulin again.
 
#10: Cinnamon
More so a spice than a food, cinnamon is remarkable for helping to lower insulin resistance.
 
Do you eat a particular food that helps keep your blood sugar levels steady?

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