May 27, 2024, 03:52 PM IST

Diabetes tips: 10 superfoods to manage blood sugar levels

Prachi Prakhar

1. Walnuts: Due to its fatty acids, good cholesterol get increases and the risk of heart disease or heart attack get decreases.

2. Avocado: It is the good source of healthy fat, eating fat can slows the digestion of carbohydrates which may lead blood sugar level more stable.

3. Pumpkin seeds: It is high in magnesium, fiber and healthful fatty acids that’s why, it is able to manage blood sugar level.

4. Chia seeds: It is rich in antioxidents, omega 3 fatty acids and magnesium. These all may help to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

5. Ginger: It holds anti-inflammatory properties because it is high in antioxidants. It can reduce the fasting blood sugar level and improves sensitivity.

6. Spinach: It is the good source of dietary potassium, and are able to reduce diabetes complications.

7. Tomatoes: It has low GI, which releases their sugar slowly into bloodstream which don’t trigger blood sugar spike and reduce the cardiovascular risk.

8. Beans: It is low in saturated fat and support healthy cholesterol levels which reduces the risk of diabetes and complications of heart attack.

9. Barley: It is the top source of Beta glucans, a special type of soluble fiber. It help to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.

10. Broccoli: It has a chemical called sulforaphene, which is produced when the vegetable is chopped and chewed. It reduces the blood sugar level.

Disclaimer: This content including advice gives generic information only and is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion.