Fatty Fish
Fatty fish like salmon, sardines, herring, and mackerel are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, which have major benefits for heart health. Getting enough of these fats regularly is especially important for diabetics with increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
Leafy Greens
Leafy vegetables are extremely nutritious and low in calories and are also very low in digestible carbs, which raise your blood sugar levels. Leafy greens like spinach and kale are good sources of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon, while being a delicious spice with potent antioxidant activity, can also lower blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity.
Long-term diabetes is usually determined by measuring hemoglobin A1c, which reflects your average blood sugar level over 2–3 months.
Eggs
Eggs help in providing amazing health benefits and keep you full for hours. Regular consumption of egg may also reduce your heart disease risk by decreasing inflammation, improving insulin sensitivity, increasing your good HDL cholesterol levels, and modifying the size and shape of your bad LDL cholesterol.
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are wonderful for people with diabetes, being extremely high in fiber, yet low in digestible carbs. Chia seeds can help you quickly achieve a healthy weight because fiber reduces hunger and can decrease the number of calories you absorb from other foods eaten at the same meal.
Turmeric
Turmeric has powerful health benefits and, with the active ingredient being curcumin, can lower inflammation and blood sugar levels.
Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt is a choice for diabetics and has been shown to improve blood sugar control and reduce heart disease risk. It promotes healthy blood sugar, reduces risks of heart disease, and helps with weight management.
Nuts
Nuts are both delicious and nutritious, containing fiber while being low in digestible carbs. A healthy addition to a diabetic diet, nuts are low in digestible carbs and help reduce blood sugar, insulin, and LDL levels.
Broccoli
Broccoli is a low-carb and low-calorie vegetable with high nutrient value, loaded with healthy plant compounds that protect against various diseases.
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Extra-virgin olive oil contains oleic acid that has been shown to improve triglycerides and HDL. In a study looking at different types of fat, olive oil was the only one that was shown to reduce heart disease risk.
