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Even though ours is a pill-popping, drug-oriented culture, food is really our best medicine. In 90% of all chronic and degenerative diseases, poor diet is either the direct cause or a significant factor. This is especially true for Type 2 diabetes. There is no stage of Type 2 that can’t be helped by making some [...]
Delicious, crisp romaine lettuce is a diabetic’s friend. Not only does it keep glucose levels “mellow,” it’s a tool in your heart-protecting arsenal. That’s important because most diabetics lose their lives to heart disease, the most common and serious diabetic complication. Loaded with vitamin C, folic acid and lutein, romaine is a nutritious and tasty [...]
Hold the waffles! And the toast! If you are diabetic (or pre-diabetic), halting consumption of “fast carbs” is critical. The results are big: you quickly lower your blood sugar, reduce your weight, and begin to reverse the symptoms of diabetes. Why are fast carbs so deadly? Quick carbs spike your blood sugar as fast as [...]
If you are a diabetic, you know that controlling blood sugar has a huge impact on how you feel. Did you also know that controlling inflammation has a huge impact on how you heal? That’s right, stabilizing blood sugar and lowering inflammation over the long term are two of the most critical things you can [...]
Remember when your kindergarten teacher told you not to eat the paste? Well, consider white flour and white rice to be just as detrimental to your health. If you’re living with diabetes, those foods are like kryptonite to your diabetes-healing Superman. On the other hand, studies show that whole grains are masters at preventing diabetes. [...]
If you want help taming blood sugar, look to humble beans. They stabilize glucose better than any other superfood, and you can really sink your teeth into them. Beans’ magnesium plays an important role in preventing diabetes, and we have many tips for preventing the musical “toots” that make folks think twice when confronted with [...]
Onions are one of the top food sources of a very tiny trace mineral named chromium. Despite the small size, chromium can have a big impact on your blood glucose levels. Researchers find that chromium helps you use insulin more efficiently, maintains steady blood sugar levels and reduces the need for diabetes drugs. 1. Sufficient [...]
Crunch your way health by snacking on nuts! Research is showing that all nuts have powerful diabetes healing properties. But the humble almond is particularly potent. Studies show that almonds can curb the surge and dive of glucose after people eat meals of refined carbs. They also improve insulin sensitivity while melting away fat. So [...]
Do you know that heart disease is the number one cause of death for diabetes? Before you panic, read the rest of this article. Diabetes may create heart disease, but changing the food you eat can heal both diseases. Salmon plays a leading role in this process, thanks to its omega-3 oils. 1. Seventy four [...]
Cinnamon is far more than a simple spice with a wonderful aroma. It’s a powerful workhorse in the diabetes pantry because it keeps glucose “low and slow.” At the same time, it cools arteries inflamed by high blood sugar levels. That helps protect your cardiovascular system from complications of diabetes. A daily sprinkling of cinnamon [...]
Curry is a mainstay of Asian cuisine. But it does more than taste good. Thanks to its use of several healing spices, curry is also a superstar of The Diabetes Healing Diet. Of the combination of spices found in traditional curries, coriander, chili peppers and ginger are particularly useful for people with diabetes. That’s because [...]
A diet rich in nuts helps manage diabetes by controlling glucose levels and improving the body’s response to insulin. And the healthy fats in nuts, especially walnuts and peanuts, actually promote cardiovascular health and weight loss, both essential for people living with diabetes to avoid serious health complications.
Whole grains like brown rice and slow-cooked oatmeal are the perfect healing food for people with diabetes because they are slow to enter the bloodstream, keeping your blood sugar at a manageable level.
Broccoli is loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants that help prevent damage from free radicals, making it a top Diabetes Healing Superfood. Broccoli boosts your immune system and helps you avoid diabetes and all its complications, especially cardiovascular disease.
Beans are loaded with all-important fiber, which slows the transition of carbohydrates into sugars in your bloodstream, assists your body’s insulin response to glucose and helps you burn fat faster. A major component of The Diabetes Healing Diet, beans are a necessity for people struggling with this epidemic disease.
Diabetes is a gateway disease for a wide range of serious complications, including cardiovascular disease and stroke. Eating nutrient-rich wild salmon can help slow or prevent these opportunistic diseases from developing, while helping you manage your diabetes as well.
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