Special Diet for Diabetics

ADA Recommendations for Diabetics

In April, the American Diabetes Association released it's lists of superfoods for patients with Diabetes.  These suggestions will also help pateints with high cholesterol, high blood pressure and other chronic conditions.  The following list of foods is nutrient rich, especially vitamins, minerals and protein; low glycemic index, and low fat.

10 Superfoods:

Beans; they are high in protein, supply nutrients such as magnesium and potassium and are low in fat.    

Dark Green Leafy Vegetables such as kale, spinach and collard; they are high in Vitamins A and C and so low in carbohydrates and fat that you can eat as much as you want.

Citrus; Oranges, Grapefruit and Lemons are high in fiber and Vitamin C, they are great for your health.

Sweet Potatoes; they are high in fiber, Vitamins A and C and a great substitute for white potatoes

Berries; Strawberries, blueberries and blackberries are great sources of antioxidants and vitamins, and loaded with fiber

Tomatoes; they are linked with anti-cancer properties, packed with Vitamins C and E and the mineral Iron.  Eat them raw or cooked into sauce.

Fish; particularly the species high in Omega-3 such as Halibut, Salmon, Herring, Mackerel and Tuna

Whole grains; especially oatmeal and barley; they are full of folate, magnesium and potassium and chromium; plus abundant in fiber

Nuts;  they are high in fiber and magnesium and can supply Omega-3 if you eat walnuts, macademias and flax seeds.

Fat free milk and yogurt; high in calcium, these also provide Vitamin D which is being researched currently for its anti-cancer properties.

 http://www.care2.com/greenliving/ten-diabetes-superfoods.html

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