5 Best Foods to Control and Manage your Diabetes by Pintooskitchen.com

Bengaluru, May 15, 2016: Diabetes is a disorder of the metabolic system of the human body. Diabetes Cant be cured but can be controlled or managed to stay healthy by having a healthy meal and excising daily. So here are the 5 best foods to control and manage your diabetes.

Dark chocolate

We all love chocolates, and when you hear that chocolate is good for health it sound even more better. Yes! you heard it right. Dark chocolate is good for diabetes, as it is rich in flavanoids. The flavonoids in dark chocolate reduce insulin resistance and improve insulin sensitivity. The flavonoids in Dark chocolate have also been shown to lower blood pressure, lower the risk of stroke and reduce your risk of having a heart attack. Learn how to make dark chocolate on pintooskitchen.com.

Broccoli

Broccoli is one of the best foods for people with DIABETES. Broccoli contains sulforaphane, which helps in managing blood sugar as it triggers several anti-inflammatory processes. Sulforaphane also helps the body’s natural detox mechanisms, coaxing enzymes to turn cancer-causing chemicals into more safer forms that the body can easily release.

Fish

Fish is a rich source of protein.Fish keeps you feel for a longer a time as proteins take time to be broken down. Fish contain a high amount of omega 3 fatty acids which helps in reducing inflammation which worsens diabetes. A fish-rich diet can also reduce your risk of developing health problems, like stroke, caused by diabetes. You can find some tasty fish recipes on pintooskitchen.com

Sweet potatoes

Sweet potato have anthocyanins a natural pigment which gives it the pink color, is an antioxidant whih has anti inflammatory, anti viral and anti microbial qualities. They have been shown to regulate blood-sugar levels by lowering insulin resistance. Sweet potato are a rich source of fiber, which helps in reducing cholesterol levels in the body.

Olive oil

According to a medical research done in Spain shows that diet rich in olive oil helps reduce the risk of TYPE 2 DIABETES by as much as 50 percent compared to a diet low in fat. It is the best source of healthy monounsaturated fats. Olive oil has high amounts of antioxidant nutrients which protect cells from damage, and reduces the risk of heart diseases.

Do check out our diabetic friendly recipes in the coming weeks on pintooskitchen.com

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