Around 537 million adults (age group 20-79) across the globe have diabetes. This number is expected rise to 643 million by 2030.
It has become quite crucial to prevent, reduce, and control diabetes by adopting healthy lifestyles.
So here are five super foods for diabetes patients.
Kidney, pinto, navy, or black beans are packed with vitamins and minerals such as magnesium and potassium. They are very high in fiber too.
1. Beans
Spinach, collards, and kale are dark green leafy vegetables packed with vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, C, E, and K, iron, calcium, and potassium.
2. Leafy Vegetables
Citrus fruits like grapefruits, oranges, lemons, and limes are high in fiber, vitamin C, folate, and potassium.
3. Citrus fruits
Whole grains like whole oats, whole barley, quinoa are rich in vitamins and minerals like magnesium, B vitamins, chromium, iron, and folate.
4. Whole Grains
Nuts like walnuts, peanuts, hazelnuts are high in fiber and can help with heart health, blood glucose levels, and weight management.