‘Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments.’ – Bethenny Frankel

It’s a fact that type 1 and type 2 diabetes is manageable with a healthy diet on regular basis. Choosing healthy food rich in vitamins, minerals, fibers and antioxidants with right amount of nutrients shall help in long-term diabetes management.

Regular consumption of following five foods shall prevent your sugar spike!

1. Fish

Majority of the fish (Mackerel (Bangda), Lobeo Rohita (Rohu) or Bombay duck (Bombil) contain optimum amounts of omega-3 fatty acids (polyunsaturated fatty acids). Diet rich in omega-3 fatty acid may decrease your insulin resistance thereby reducing the risk of obesity and type-2 diabetes. The standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (2017) by American Diabetes Association’s recommend eating fish twice per week.

2. Eggs

Eggs are a good source of protein, potassium, omega-3 fatty acids and nutrients (lutein and choline). Egg yolk contains biotin which helps in increasing insulin production.

3. Spinach

Apart from being low in carbohydrates, this leafy vegetable is rich in vitamin A, K, folate, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. It has low glycemic index (GI). The American Diabetes Association has recommended consumption of spinach for individuals suffering from type-1 diabetes and type-2 diabetes.

4. Fruits

Whole fruits like apples, grapes, bananas, oranges, etc. are good source of fibers and antioxidants. Most of the fruits has low glycemic index (GI) therefore their regular consumption decrease the risk of diabetes. Scientific studies suggest avoiding consumption of fruit juice as fruit juice increases the risk of diabetes.

5. Apple cider vinegar

Drinking 2 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed in a glass of water before bedtime can improve insulin sensitivity, weight loss and cold. It is highly recommend avoiding the concentrated form which may cause stomach irritations.