Healthy foods for Type 2 Diabetics
Type 2 Diabetes is regarded as a lifestyle disease so changing your lifestyle and in particular your diet is important
Fruit:
- Bilberry may lower blood sugar and improve Insulin sensitivity
- Guava may (temporarily) lower blood sugar levels in diabetics
Grains:
- High consumption of Grains may reduce the risk of diabetes. Increased consumption of Brans may reduce all-cause and cardiovascular disease-specific mortality in diabetics. Oat Bran may help to prevent diabetes
The Following Herbs may lower blood sugar levels in Type 2 Diabetics:
- Aloe Vera, American Ginseng, Ashwagandha, Banana Leaf, Carob, Chilli (due to its Capsaicin content), Cinnamon, Golden Root, Green Tea, Holy Basil, Jiaogulan, Mulberry Leaf (Morus alba and Indica varieties), Neem, Noni, Stevia and Salacia Oblonga
- Bay Leaves may help to prevent/alleviate type 2
- Cinnamon may lower total serum cholesterol
- Ginger may improve Glucose tolerance in diabetes
- Ginkgo biloba may reduce oxidative stress and stimulate pancreatic function
- Gymnema sylvestre may alleviate the symptoms and help prevent onset of type 2 by supporting the function of the pancreas
- Korean Ginseng may correct many of the side effects of type 2, may improve control of blood sugar, may enhance the release of Insulin from the pancreas, may increase the number of Insulin receptors and may increase energy levels in type 2 patients
- Milk Thistle may lower elevated blood sugar and glycosylated haemoglobin levels
- Ashwagandha may help lower elevated blood sugar and may improve Insulin sensitivity
Legumes: Increased consumption of legumes may help to prevent and assist in the management of Type 2
Mushrooms: Maitake mushrooms may lower elevated blood sugar levels
Nuts: Frequent consumption of nuts may help to prevent type 2
Oils: Fish Oils may lower elevated serum triglycerides levels
Processed Foods: Chocolate (dark chocolate) may help to prevent type 2.
- Cider Vinegar may lower blood sugar levels
- Touchi may lower elevated blood sugar levels by inhibiting the alpha-glucosidase enzyme
Seafood: Frequent consumption of fish may reduce the risk of developing type 2.
Seeds: Fenugreek Seeds may lower elevated blood sugar levels
- Flax Seeds may help to prevent type 2 due to the secoisolariciresinol content of flax seeds
- Psyllium Seeds may lower blood sugar (glucose) levels
Vegetables:Carrots, Caiapo (sweet potato) and Pumpkin may help to prevent Type 2
- Bitter Melon may improve glucose tolerance and may lower blood sugar levels
Yeasts: Brewer’s Yeast (9 grams per day) may normalise blood sugar levels, may improve glucose tolerance and may improve insulin sensitivity primarily due to its chromium content
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