Diabetic Diet -Part 2

Diabetic diet is a diet that is used by people to minimise the symptoms and dangerous complications of diabetes which are observed in the long term such as renal problems ,cardiovascular diseases,obesity,e.t.c .Fatty fish  contain  omega  -3 Fatty  acids.These are also known as  EPA and  DHA.

If  diet  contains  monounsaturated  and  polyunsaturated  fatty  acids  then  it  can achieve  better diabetic control .Also  if the  diabetic individual  has  elevated  lipid profile  then control  can be  achieved  over  it  also. Fish  that  have  good  level of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids  are

Salmon

Herring

Trout .

Prawns  should  be  avoided  by  diabetic  individuals  and  those  with  elevated levels lipid  profile .

Baked roasted  grilled  fish  should be  consumed.

Fried  fish  should be  avoided as  it  will  cause  intake of  oil  in  diet  and  we  always  try to  avoid  oil  in  diabetic  individuals  and  in  individuals  with  elevated   lipid profile .

Beans  are good for  diabetic individuals as  they  have  a lower  side  glycaemic  index.  They  have  high  content of  protein and  low  content of  carbohydrate  so  they  help  in  better  regulation  of  blood  sugar  as  compared  to the  starchy  foods.They also  contain  iron, potassium  and  magnesium.

Also appetite  of the  individual  is  satisfied. So it  can  help  in  weight  loss, control of  blood pressure  and  cholesterol  levels.

Avoid  taking  beans from  outside  which  are  canned  ,so  salted

Make  them  at home to  avoid  this.

Walnuts -These are  also  rich  in  omega  3 fatty  acids .Theses are  good for  heart and  as diabetic  patients  have  tendency  to  develop  heart  disease, so  those  should be  utilized  by  diabetic  individuals.

Omega  -3 fatty  acids  can  achieve  better  diabetic  control  and  also  control  over  elevated  lipid  profile. Walnuts  also  contain  Magnesium, Vitamin  B 6,iron ,proteins .

Citrus fruits  contain  bioflavonoid  antioxidants  -naringin and  hesperidin and  these are responsible for  the  antidiabetic effects  of  oranges.

Citrus  foods  also  contain  minerals  like  potassium  ,folate  and  Vitamin  C

Berries -There is  lot of  oxidative  stress  in  patients  of  diabetes. Berries  help  to  decrease  it as  they  contain  lot of  antioxidants .Oxidative  stress  is  a condition  that  occurs  when  there  is  imbalance  between  free  radicals  and  antioxidants  in  our body.

Berries  that  should be  consumed  are  blueberries

blackberries

Strawberries 

raspberries

Besides  being  helpful  in  diabetes they  also  contain  fibre, minerals  like potassium ,manganese, Vitamin K, vitamin C.

As due  to  busy  schedule  we  may  forget to  consume  them  we  should  make  a  practice  to  include  it  in  out  breakfast.

Sweet  potatoes are  beneficial  for  patients  with  diabetes  as  they  release blood  sugar  slowly and  besides  they  also  provide  us vitamin  A, vitamin  C, fibre ,potassium .

Probiotic Yogurt -These reduce  inflammation and  oxidative  stress .If  a  patient  of  diabetes  has  elevated  blood  cholesterol  levels  then  this  pro biotic yogurt  will  help  to  decrease  it. It  has  been  found  that  diabetes  ,elevated  cholesterol  and  hypertension  are  associated  with  each other. Pro biotic  yogurt  contains  cultures  of  Lactobacillus of  Bifidobacterium.If a  diabetic patient  is  purchasing  pro biotic  yogurt  from  the market  then  he  should  make it  sure  that  it  doesn’t  contain  any  added  sugar.

Chia seeds -These contain  high  levels  of  antioxidants  and  omega3 fatty  acids  are thus  reduce the  oxidative  stress  in  diabetic  patient.People do not  like  to consume  it  directly  so  they  should  be  added  to  salads  and  desserts.

For  further details pl go through our article -Diabetic diet -Part 3,which will be  coming  soon in  healthuseful.com

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