10 Foods To Eat for Diabetic Diet
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Diabetic Diet Foods To Eat #8: Avocado
Avocados are a healthy fat that are also known to promote heart health. When substituting saturated fats, avocados are a great option for monounsaturated fat content. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a study that found that women who ate high amounts of good fats, including avocados, were 25 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who ate less good fats.
Since avocados are high in fat, 4 grams per ΒΌ of an avocado, it should be treated as a fat, not a fruit. Avocados pair well with carbohydrates, such as a slice of whole wheat toast for a balanced, diabetic-friendly, snack. If you want to speed up the ripening process, put an under-ripe avocado in a brown paper bag and leave it on the counter for the day.
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