Add fiber
Fiber helps maintain stable blood sugar levels. When buying food, read the nutrition label carefully to know the fiber content. Whether it is cereal, flour, rice, spinach or pasta, comparing labels and brands will help you choose the best product.
Be careful with added sugars
Many foods contain high sugar content such as soda, sweet tea, cookies, candy. Added sugar also appears in dishes that few people think of such as breakfast cereals, spinach or pasta sauce. When checking the label to find fiber, don't forget to check the "additional sugar" section.
Choose heart-healthy fats
We often eat too much saturated fat but lack unsaturated fat - a heart-healthy type. You can improve by regularly eating foods rich in unsaturated fats such as nuts, seeds and olive oil.
Don't miss canned foods
canned fruits and vegetables are still nutritious and time-saving because they have been pre-processed. When choosing, prioritize the type made in juice instead of syrup, or containing no salt to be more suitable for people with diabetes.
