As the world marks this year’s World Diabetes Day November14, with the theme The Family and Diabetes, it is important to take into consideration the foods of diabetic patients in the family. Food choices matter a lot when a person has diabetes, the foods below will help meet the nutritional needs as well as lower the risk of diabetes complications such as heart disease.
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| Best Foods for Diabetes |
*Starch
Whole grains, such as brown rice, oatmeal and millet
*Proteins
Plant-based proteins, such as nuts, beans, fish and seafood are ideal, as well as Chicken and other poultry (Choose the breast meat if possible.) low-fat dairy.
*Boiled unripe plantain
with Vegetable Sauce.
*Vegetables
Choose tasty, low-carb veggies, like mushrooms, onions, eggplant and tomatoes,
*Carrots
Cooked or raw, carrots are a healthy addition to any meal plan.
*Walnuts:
Walnuts can help stop and reverse the progression of chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.
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