10 Foods To Eat for Diabetic Diet
Article Sources
- 1. https://www.cardiosmart.org/News-and-Events/2012/10/Legumes-improve-blood-sugar-control-and-reduce-cardiovascular-risk-in-diabetics
- 2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5466941/
- 3. http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/food-to-eat/nutrition/top-25-power-foods-diabetes?page=1
Diabetic Diet Foods To Eat #3: Plant-Based Meals
Research suggests that vegetarians have a significantly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes2https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5466941/. This may be because they have lower BMI’s, however it may also be because of their diet. They consume high amounts of nutrient dense foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes while skipping out on the meat. This results in decreased hemoglobin A1C, blood pressure and triglycerides.
Not only do diets based on whole plant foods maximize protective foods, but they also exclude animal-based foods that tend to promote insulin resistance, particularly processed red meat. Animal fats and protein have been linked to metabolic worsening of insulin resistance and increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
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