Diabetes Diet: 7 Foods

Your diet plays an important role in managing diabetes. In fact, your diet and way of life are important aspects of diabetes management and treatment. One reason is that the nourishment you eat on a day to day basis has an immediate impact on your blood sugar levels. For instance, high carb foods raise your blood sugar levels. The stomach related framework breaks down the edible ones into sugar, which enters the blood. However, on the other hand, not all carbohydrates are bad. Complex carbohydrates like entire grains take longer to process while basic carbs like white flour and refined sugar may cause unexpected spikes in your blood sugar levels. Diabetics will in general have high blood sugar levels because of the inefficiency of insulin, a hormone discharged by the pancreas, to control them. Here are six foods that can help in controlling your blood sugar levels naturally.

1. Barley

An investigation done by Lund University in Sweden states that eating a special mixture of dietary filaments found in barley can help reduce your appetite as well as high blood sugar levels. "Entire grains like oats, darker rice or millets like jowar and ragi contain both solvent and insoluble fiber that helps with sugar control," shares Consultant Nutritionist Dr. Rupali Datta.

2. Bananas

Accordingly to an examination done by the University School Dublin in Ireland, resistant starch found in foods, for example, bananas, potatoes, grains and vegetables, may profit your health by aiding blood sugar control, supporting gut health and enhancing satiety. This is a type of starch that isn't processed in the small intestine and is, therefore, thought to be a sort of dietary fiber

3. Nuts

Nuts contain unsaturated fats, proteins and a range of vitamins and minerals that lower cholesterol, inflammation and insulin resistance. According to an investigation distributed in the journal BMJ Open, you ought to include at least 50 grams of almonds, cashews, chestnuts, walnuts or pistachios in your daily diet to control high levels of blood fats (triglycerides) and sugars.

4. Severe gourd (Karela)

Severe gourd contains an insulin-like compound called Polypeptide-p or p-insulin which has been appeared to control diabetes naturally. A report gave in the Journal of Science and Science gives proof that utilization of unpleasant gourd will in general increase the uptake of glucose and improves glycemic control.

5. Fenugreek seeds

In his book, "Home Specialist: Natural Healing with Herbs, Sauces and Flavors", Dr. P.S Phadke suggests taking a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds, turmeric powder and amla powder in equal quantities with warm water thrice a day to control high blood sugar levels. Dr. Rupali Datta adds, "You could expend one to two teaspoons of fenugreek seeds soaked in water each morning however the individuals who are on insulin therapy ought to counsel their primary care physician before doing so."

6. Protein rich foods

According to Dr. Rupali Datta, "Proteins from eggs, meat fish and chicken or from vegetarian sources like dals, paneer or besan help control blood sugar levels. Entire dals like rajma, Kabuli chana, sabut moong, and masoor are suggested at least once daily. Studies have demonstrated that proteins have a neutral impact on blood glucose levels."

7. Amla

Amla is the product of the Indian gooseberry tree and is a traditional solution for control high blood sugar levels. It also contains a kind of mineral called chromium which regulates carbohydrate metabolism and helps in making your body progressively receptive to insulin.

Apart from these foods, it is important to indulge in an activity daily as physical activity is known to increase insulin affectability. This essentially means that exercising regularly helps your body to go through the available sugar in your blood stream.