Vegetables For Diabetes
If you have high blood sugar then there are a number of things that you can do to maintain healthy levels. One of the best ways to do so is to make sure that you eat plenty of vegetables in your diet. Simply staying away form bad foods that contain too much sugar or foods that will spike your levels is not enough, you also need to put the right food into your system and eating vegetables is one of the most helpful things you can do for diabetes.So, which are the best vegetables to eat for diabetes? The following vegetables are widely considered the most beneficial for those with diabetes:
Carrots - You need the beta carotene and nothing will meet that need quite like a carrot or two a day. Many diabetics ignore the need for fruits and vegetables but this can be to your detriment because it can lead to other bigger problems down the line. So, eat those carrots and spice them up with a nice blood sugar friendly dip if you like.
Beets - These are one of the more important vegetables for diabetes. The fiber, and phytochemicals and minerals are essential.
Potatoes - Be careful what you use to fill the potato up but otherwise it is a great snack for those dealing with diabetes. Yes, the potato is nature's perfect snack and it provides many nutrients that you need to get through the day.
Tomatoes - This is a great non starchy vegetable and it renowned fro its unique provision of the all important lycopene.
Whatever vegetable you decide to eat make sure you do so at least 3 - 5 times a day. You can eat your veggies in any way you like, microwave, bake or grill them but the main thing is that you eat vegetables if you have diabetes.
By Del Erben
