Having diabetes is not easy. If you
are diabetic, you must control your diet if you are to maintain a good quality
of life and remain free of blood-sugar and other problems. Fruits and
vegetables are generally thought of as healthy, but if you are diabetic, you
must be careful which fruits you eat and how much of them you eat
Fruits to Avoid
Fruits like watermelon, grapes,
bananas, strawberries and mangoes are loaded with sugar. As a diabetic, you can
eat these on occasion, but you'll need to limit them. Too much of these can
raise your blood-sugar levels and cause illness.
Good Fruits
You can eat grapefruits, limes,
apples, peaches and fruits of similar families without too many restrictions.
Spread your fruit consumption out in five equal portions during the day. This
will help keep your blood-sugar levels stable.
Vegetables to Avoid
You are less limited in your choice
of vegetables. You can eat nearly any, but limit your intake of potatoes,
carrots, peas, beans, parsnips and beats. These vegetables are high in
carbohydrates and starch, which increase your blood-sugar level.
Good Vegetables
Nearly all vegetables can be
consumed by diabetic people in varying quantities. Especially good are onions
and garlic, because they reduce the level of glucose in your blood.
Other Foods
Foods high in fiber are recommended
for diabetics. Nuts, pulses (soya and lentils) and seeds are some of the
healthiest options. These can lower your cholesterol as well as decrease the
glucose level in your blood.
