10/26/2012

Diabetics generally have an innate feeling that there are too many restrictions on their diet and food items. Some diabetics even think there is nothing delicious left in their eating plan once they are diagnosed with diabetes.



Do you have the same feeling? If yes then you'll be surprised to read the following passages as there are many healthier fruits and vegetables for the diabetics.



Fruits



Many fruits like grapefruit, peaches, apples and lime are healthier for diabetics. It is recommended that diabetics should divide their fruit and vegetables in five portions and take them evenly distributed throughout the day. This even distribution of food portions helps the diabetics to avoid sudden rise and fall in the blood sugar levels



High fiber diet



High fibrous diet includes fruits, cereals, nuts seeds, pulses and vegetables. Fiber rich diet not only helps the diabetics to control the level of blood glucose but at the same time lower down the level of cholesterol. It gives the diabetics a fuller feeling and keep them away from binge eating.



Whole grain foods



It is better to give preference to whole grain food items over the processed foods. The examples of whole grain foods are whole wheat bread, whole gain spaghetti etc. the examples of processed foods are white bread and white rice. No matter these processed food groups taste good but it is better to avoid them specifically if you are a diabetic.



Meat



Prefer the leanest part of the meat. You may take meat of beef and lamb once or twice a week. Occasionally diabetics may eat organ meat to fulfill the vitamin deficiency of their bodies.



Poultry



Best meat choices are fish, poultry and duck.



Seafood



Seafood of all types is excellent for diabetics. However it is strongly recommended to boil, bake or steam it.



Non Fat Dairy Products



Prefer non fat dairy products over full cream food groups. Low fat cheeses, skimmed milk and low fat yogurt are good for diabetics.



Egg White



Egg is allowed to the diabetics, however white part is better than yellow. The egg yolk may increase the cholesterol level of diabetics.



Cheese



All kinds of cheeses are good except for the cottage cheese.



Vegetables



All types of vegetables are good. Still the preferred choices for diabetics are onion, garlic and sweet potato.



Diabetics must avoid eating sugar, honey, sweets, cakes, rye, rice, bread, pasta, pastry. Potatoes, carrots, mangoes, sugarcane, fast food and saturated fats.
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