Diabetics, Stock Your Kitchen!
Keep your blood-sugar level under control with this nutrient-rich kitchen:
Whole grains
- Brown rice
- Wild rice
- Oats
- Whole grain or bran cereal
- Cornmeal
- Corn flour
- Whole wheat bread
- Whole grain crackers
Brightly colored fruits and vegetables (fresh, frozen, canned without added sugar or sauce)
- Cantaloupe
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Green apples
- Pumpkin
- Sweet potatoes
- Bell peppers
- Tomatoes
- Collards
- Spinach
- Red cabbage
- Romaine lettuce
Fish, poultry, meat and alternatives
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Tuna
- Skinless chicken breast
- Skinless turkey breast
- Lean beef, pork, ham and lamb – look for loin or round
- Omega 3 eggs
Dairy
- Low-fat or fat-free milk
- Greek yogurt
- Fortified soy milk
- Non-fat powered milk
- Low-fat cheese
Fats and Oils
- Avocado
- Canola oil
- Olive oil
- Soft non-hydrogenated spreads (no transfats)
- Almonds
- Pumpkin seeds
–Chandra R. Thomas
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