What should diabetics eat?
The short answer is, lots of: • Vegetables • Beans • Whole grains • Good quality lean meats. Minimize consumption of processed foods, simple sugars, and foods high in fat. Foods that help control blood sugars are high-fiber foods with lots of complex carbohydrates. Simple, processed, and concentrated carbohydrates should be avoided. This includes foods with: • Sugar cane • High fructose corn syrup • Concentrated fruit juice • Processed foods (breads, pastas, and baked goods). These foods all have simple sugars that the intestines absorb quickly, which in turn rapidly increase blood sugar levels. While foods high in fat are absorbed slowly, many types of animal fats increase inflammation in the body, making tissue healing more difficult. Foods high in fat can also affect blood vessels and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Foods with more complex carbohydrates are absorbed more slowly and can actually aid in transporting glucose into the cells. Water-soluble fiber has been sho
