Healthy & Best Low Carbohydrate Food choices for Diabetes

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ERODE DIABETES FOUNDATION
Presents...
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Healthy and the Best Low Carbohydrate Food
choices for Diabetes

• Diabetes requires careful monitoring of your diet
  and nutrition. Eating healthy foods is important
  to manage your blood sugar levels and maintain
  overall health and well-being. In this blog,
  lets see low carbohydrate food choices that are
  rich in vitamins, minerals, and other essential
  nutrients.

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Low Carbohydrate Food Choices

• Here are excellent low carbohydrate food choices
  for people with diabetes
• Non-starchy Vegetables
• Protein Sources
• Healthy Fats
• Whole Grains
• Dairy (if tolerated)
• Low-carb Fruits
• Legumes

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Non-starchy Vegetables

• Leafy greens such as spinach, kale, lettuce, and
  vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini,
  bell peppers, and cucumbers are low in
  carbohydrates. They are also rich in essential
  vitamins, minerals, fibres, and antioxidants.
• They can be consumed raw in salads or cooked in
  various ways such as steaming or boiling. They
  make excellent side dishes or main courses.

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Protein Sources

• Include lean protein sources in your diet. Choose
  skinless chicken breast, turkey breast, lean cuts
  of beef, pork tenderloin, fish like salmon and
  trout, shellfish, eggs, tofu, tempeh, and seitan.
• These protein-rich foods provide essential
  nutrients. While helping to stabilize blood sugar
  levels and support overall health.

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Healthy Fats

• Eating healthy fats can improve insulin
  sensitivity and promote heart health. Avocado,
  nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans),
  seeds (including chia seeds, flaxseeds, and
  pumpkin seeds), olive oil, coconut oil, and
  avocado oil are all excellent choices.
• However, portion control is essential, as fats
  are calorie-dense.

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Whole Grains

• Choose whole grains like quinoa, barley, bulgur,
  and oats, and consume them in moderation, keeping
  portion sizes small. They offer essential
  nutrients and high fiber.
• As they have a lower glycaemic index compared to
  refined grains, they lead to slower blood sugar
  spikes.
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Tips to Reduce Eating high Carbs

• Avoid processed foods like white bread, sugary
  cereals, and packaged snacks.
• Say no to sugary drinks such as soda and fruit
  juices.
• Cut back on desserts like cakes and cookies.
• Limit starchy vegetables like potatoes and corn.
• Check for hidden sugars in sauces and dressings.

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To Sum up

• Low carbohydrate food choices are essential to
  manage diabetes and to promote your overall
  health. By eating low carb foods, you can keep
  your blood sugar in control improve insulin
  sensitivity and reduce the risk of complications
  associated with uncontrolled diabetes. So, eat
  whole non-processed foods. And consult with your
  diabetologist/physician or dietitian for
  personalized guidance and support. They will help
  in managing your diabetes through diet and
  lifestyle choices.

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