As an African – American you maybe a diabetic and if not you probably know someone who is… Here are 9 foods a diabetic should eat.

 The most important choice a diabetic can make in their life if the food they eat. Diabetics should be careful to consumer foods that are whole, low in sugar, sodium & fat and that are preferably not processed.

1.     Oatmeal   -  Good Carb

2.    Almonds  -  Protein rich and high in fiber.  Helps regulate your blood sugar

3.    Vegetables  -  Will lower your intake of simple carbs and saturated fat.

4.    Beans   -  Dietary fiber; can keep blood sugar from spiking.

5.    Fruit  -  Great alternative to artifical sugar, but eat in moderation

6.    Fish  -   Omega 3s can improve good cholesterol (HDL) levels

7.    Lean Chicken -   eat instead of red meats to cut fat, calories and cholesterol.

8.    Garlic  -   Linked to loweing blood sugar levels

9.    Olive Oil  -  Skip butter, use olive oil to lead up on good fats.

 

source:  elev8.com