5 Fruits That Helps Reverse Diabetes
- temtinlyfe
- Jul 28, 2016
- 1 min read
Avocados: are a great source of the mineral potassium, Potassium is essential for maintaining a healthy and normal blood pressure, it is highly important for diabetics and those at risk of the disease. Your pancreas needs potassium rich foods to operate at its best and the mineral is also heavily involved in insulin function. This makes Avocado an especially good addition to a diabetic diet.
Carrots: are good blood regulator and also helps eye problems in diabetics, Aim to eat more greens as they’re the best for helping in regulating blood sugar level. Bitter melon, cucumber and okra have insulin-like properties that make them suitable foods for this condition too.
Coconut Oil (Extra Virgin): Replacing longer chain polyunsaturated fats, such as corn and soybean oil, with the saturated fat of coconut oil can reduce cravings for refined carbohydrates that contribute to insulin resistance, coconut oil contains lauric acid to help metabolize fat and lose weight. Lemons: Lemon juice is acidic, and it slows how quickly your stomach empties food so your body takes longer to break apart sugar molecules, causing a steadier rise in blood sugar levels. One to two tablespoons of lemon juice may reduce the impact of a meal on your blood sugar by as much as 30 percent, according to an article in "Reader's Digest."
Green apples: are great to be consumed by diabetics for its fibre. The apple polyphenols also help prevent spikes in blood sugar with enzymes that help break down complex carbohydrates.
Note: Whether you're not diabetic or not, eat these healing foods and antioxidant-rich foods.
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