Food and good nutrition a tricky and essential component of diabetes management.
Good nutrition means regularly eating a combination of foods that has a positive effect on health.
Most important part of good nutrition is to find a healthy eating pattern that is suitable for us.
Spiky carbs are foods that cause a sudden increase in blood sugar levels.
Spiky Carbs are Cookies, cakes, rice, pasta, soda and fruit juices.
Slow carbs are broken down more slowly and result in a gradual increase in blood glucose levels.
Vegetables that grow above ground (spinach, tomato), beans and fruits.
Low-carb foods have little effect on blood sugar levels. Nuts and dairy products - proteins and healthy fats
Some types of fats are healthier than other type. Limit saturated fats and include unsaturated fats.
Olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocado and oily fish with limited red meats and dairy intake.