The following five foods may or may not be a regular part of your diet, but each has a positive effect on diabetes management as well as its prevention.
Sunflower seeds
A few nutrients in sunflower seeds—copper, vitamin E, selenium, magnesium, and zinc make them unique. The presence and combination of these nutrients can be hard to come by in common foods.
Sunflower seeds have about three-gram of fiber and five-gram of protein in an ounce of kernels. The best part is that sunflower seeds, while high in total fat (about 14-gram), contain mostly polyunsaturated fat, which researchers believe is the best type of fat to combat diabetes.
Salmon
Season a filet of salmon with garlic powder, freshly ground pepper, and a pinch of salt and put it under the broiler for about 10 minutes until it browns up nicely. Alternatively, open a can of wild salmon to use instead of tuna in sandwiches or salads.
Vinegar
Research has substantiated that vinegar has an antiglycemic effect on individuals with diabetes. Besides, regular intake of vinegar could go a long way in decreasing the risk of heart disease, associated mostly with diabetes.
Black Beans
Fiber in black beans also slows down the absorption of glucose into the blood, which keeps blood-sugar level stable. The combination of fiber, protein, and carbohydrates in beans keeps you full, regular, and energised.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is loaded with soluble fiber, which turns into a gel, called beta-glucan, in body and sucks out bad cholesterol. Beta-glucan helps stabilise blood-sugar level and combat diabetes.