{"id":2684,"date":"2018-10-29T13:26:47","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T13:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=2684"},"modified":"2024-01-30T13:19:58","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T07:49:58","slug":"diabetes-and-healthy-eating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-healthy-eating\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes and Healthy Eating"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-healthy-eating\/#Superfoods_for_Diabetes_and_Healthy_Eating\" title=\"Superfoods for Diabetes and Healthy Eating\">Superfoods for Diabetes and Healthy Eating<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span class=\"c4 c0\">Diabetes is a chronic condition which can be managed with healthy eating. The main goal of food is to maintain your sugar level and not cause excessive spikes and falls. With the right diet, it is much easier to manage your sugar levels. Therefore, diabetes and healthy eating go hand-in-hand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c4 c0\">A diabetic diet should ideally be high in fiber, low in carbs and a non-greasy one. Some food items might be more beneficial than the others when it comes to managing your diabetic condition. We have curated the following list for you-<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F2684\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.5h2z1rhwe8bs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Superfoods_for_Diabetes_and_Healthy_Eating\"><\/span><span class=\"c4 c8\">Superfoods for Diabetes and Healthy Eating<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c4 c0\">Here is a list of food items that are beneficial for diabetics and those looking for a healthy lifestyle:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"c3\"><strong>Avocados<\/strong><br><\/span><span class=\"c4 c0\">Avocados have healthy fat. Avocados have roughly about 20 types of vitamins and minerals. Consuming healthy fats keeps you full for a longer duration.<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c3\"><strong>Walnuts<\/strong><br><\/span><span class=\"c4 c0\">Walnuts should be your supreme choice as it combines proteins, fibre and healthy fats. Switch your packet of wafers with this and reduce your risk of heart diseases and diabetes.<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c3\"><strong>Pumpkin Seeds<\/strong><br><\/span><span class=\"c4 c0\">Pumpkin seeds are high in good fatty acids. Lack of magnesium leads to insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is the leading cause of diabetes. Pumpkin seeds can be added to salads as dressing or just consumed as a handful.<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c3\"><strong>Chia Seeds<\/strong><br><\/span><span class=\"c4 c0\">Chia seeds have been trending in for people of all ages at the moment. Chia seeds are rich in antioxidants, fibre, iron and calcium. 1 ounce chia seeds = 10g fibre. You can sprinkle this on top of your salad or dessert and achieve that extra crunch.<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c3\"><strong>Ginger<\/strong><br><\/span><span class=\"c4 c0\">Ginger is anti-inflammatory and can help reduce the risk of diabetes and long term complications. Ginger is known to reduce fasting blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. You can add ginger to your tea.<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c3\"><strong>Cinnamon<\/strong><br><\/span><span class=\"c4 c0\">Cinnamon helps lower blood sugar levels. You can add cinnamon to roasted carrots, or your sweet potatoes. You can even sprinkle some over your tea or milk.<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c3\"><strong>Spinach<\/strong><br><\/span><span class=\"c4 c0\">Spinach is one of the best sources of potassium. Potassium deficiency has been linked to risk of diabetes and related complications. One cup of banana has 539 milligrams of potassium whereas spinach has 839 milligrams.<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c3\"><strong>Tomatoes<\/strong><br><\/span><span class=\"c4 c0\">Tomatoes are low glycemic index fruits. As per studies, consuming 1 -1.5 medium size tomatoes on a daily basis helps reduce blood pressure. What else? Tomatoes give you good skin.<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c3\"><strong>Oats<\/strong><br><\/span><span class=\"c4 c0\">One cup oats = approx. 27g of carbs. This makes oats ideal for your consumption. Oats are also rich in fiber and have low glycemic index.<br><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c3\"><strong>Beans<\/strong><br><\/span><span class=\"c4 c0\">They are the most nutritious food choice as they are high in fiber as well as protein.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/jackfruit-flour-recipes-for-diabetics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read More : Jackfruit Flour Recipes for Diabetics<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/DtiTvNvXIvwczpojzAFMRSvY7vr2l-NooIIB-l-dB2SLh-dV6_4n4yLqG99g_zfUC2o4EBJqNYQPjHL8FW_xnI9A2nZ-dj-OsJndBweEPNRP30kR0Equ49xdxdmjLkTQlbA_8iFh\" alt=\"diabetes and healthy eating\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c4 c0\">People with diabetes need to watch out for the glycemic index in the food they consume. Foods that claim low GI help raise blood sugar levels steadily as compared to ones with high glycemic index. Raising blood sugars slowly means the food will keep you fuller for longer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">You also need to monitor your sugar levels from time to time. The best way to do that is using a&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"c0\">glucometer<\/span><span class=\"c4 c0\">&nbsp;&#8211; a self blood glucose\/sugar monitoring device that helps you check sugar patterns even on the go.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":10095,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[732],"tags":[6,10,8,27,53,63],"class_list":["post-2684","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition-and-food","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-diet","tag-diabetes-management","tag-diabetic-diet","tag-diabetic-nutrition","tag-health"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2684"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2684"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2684\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19337,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2684\/revisions\/19337"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10095"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2684"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2684"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}