Continue reading Herbs and Botanicals are part of the Superfoods List
People with diabetes especially appreciate superfoods in their individualized diet plans. Diabetics need to select foods that have a low glycemic index or GI number and still provide super powered nutrients.
With all the problems associated with diabetes it becomes apparent that more chemicals added into the body will do more harm than good. Think about getting all your nutritional requirements from food.
Here is our superfoods list to include.
Beans
Whatever kind of bean you like, you can’t find better nutrition than that provided by beans. They’re very high in fiber with about 1/3 of the daily recommended requirement in just a ½ cup and they’re also a good sources of protein, magnesium, and potassium.They are considered a starchy vegetable with a ½ cup providing as much protein as an ounce of beef without the saturated fat. It’s always preferable to eat fresh beans but in a pinch you can use canned beans, make sure to drain and rinse them good to get rid of as much of the sodium solution they’re canned in as possible.
Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
Kale, Spinach, Collards, Mustard greens, Chard, Bok Choy, Romaine lettuce – these powerhouse foods are low in calories and carbohydrates so you can eat as much as you like and still not gain any weight.
Citrus Fruit
Oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and the rest . Whichever is your favorites, get your daily dose of soluble fiber and vitamin C.
Sweet Potatoes
A starchy vegetable packed full of vitamin A and fiber. A delicious side dish. Use instead of regular potatoes for a lower GI alternative.
Berries
All types of berries, blueberries, strawberries or any variety. They’re all packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Makes a great snack food.
Tomatoes
Fresh is best but no matter how you like them, tomatoes are very good for you, help fight off disease, and packed with vital nutrients including vitamin C, iron, vitamin E to name a few.
Fish High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Salmon is a favorite. Try Flax seed oil or fish oil for an extras boost.
Whole Grains
It’s the germ and bran you’re after. They’re where we find the nutrients a grain product has to offer. Processed grains like white bread made from refined flour, have stripped the valuable part away. These whole grain foods also offer magnesium, chromium, omega 3 fatty acids and folate. Oats provide fiber and potassium.
Nuts
An ounce of nuts provide healthy fats along with hunger management. Other benefits are a dose of magnesium and fiber. Some nuts, such as walnuts and flax and hemp seeds also contain omega-3 fatty acids.
Fat-free Milk and Yogurt
Dairy helps build strong bones and teeth. In addition to calcium, fortified dairy products are a good source of vitamin D.
Sometimes it can be tough to find fresh foods on the depending on the season and where you live. Look Sometimes options such as frozen fruit and vegetables can be used when not in season or canned fish (Tuna).
Foods that you can eat year round are beans and rolled oats or barley that you cook from scratch.
Of course, you probably don’t want to limit yourself to just these items for every meal. Be creative and remember to stay away from refined sugar products and refined flour products, seek foods with a lower GI index number.
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