Which Foods Help Balance Your Blood Sugar?
Balanced blood sugar levels are crucial to a healthy body and life. By preventing blood sugar and insulin spikes you are helping to maintain your body’s proper functions and help your overall optimal health.
As a follow up to my last post, here are a few foods to add to your diet to help balance your blood sugar:
1. Greens:
You can never eat too many greens. For the best blood sugar benefits, go for nutrient-dense, low-carb greens like spinach, kale, and broccoli. These greens are also very rich in magnesium, zinc, and calcium, which help your body in multiple areas. You can toss these greens in salads with olive oil and chunks of salmon. Studies have shown that these three vegetables contribute to a dramatic improvement in patients who are constantly battling spikes and dips in blood sugar.
2. Low fructose fruits:
low fructose berries
Fruit is always a must, but for blood sugar-specific management, choose fruits that are low fructose, such as raspberries, blueberries, kiwi, and blackberries. You can snack on them throughout the day, or toss them in your salads and smoothies.
3. Protein:
Protein is essential for slowing down glucose absorption in your body, which helps regulate your blood sugar levels. Add foods to your diet that are packed with protein, like wild salmon and other types of fish, beef and other types of lean meat, nuts, and eggs. Make your diet interesting; try snack ideas like celery sticks dipped in all-natural almond butter. This snack is rich in protein and only contains the “good kind” of fat. Remember everything in moderation, however. Too much protein actually can become sugar in your blood, contributing to higher blood sugar; 40 to 80 grams of protein is enough for a day depending on how much you weigh and your activity level.
4. Herbs and Spices:
Herbs and spices can be natural supplements for balancing your blood sugar levels. They not only add flavor to your dishes but they may also help your hormone’s and lower your blood sugar i.e. cinnamon. Some spices, like turmeric, contain anti-inflammatory properties, which help in balancing out your sugar.
5. Low-calorie drinks:
Cut out sugary, high-calorie drinks, and artificially sweetened beverages from your diet. Add drinks like cinnamon tea, green tea, lemon water, and celery & cucumber juice in your daily routine.
6. Whole grain foods:
If you tolerate carbohydrates like grains, then whole grain foods that are also rich in protein, like millet and quinoa, provide and store energy without causing spikes in your blood sugar levels. They are great ways to manage a healthy blood sugar balance. If you have IBD or SIBO, then this might not be your jam.
7. Beans:
Beans are a good source of protein, and rich in fiber, all important factors in balancing your blood sugar. Hummus, lentils and garbanzo beans are good examples and great dietary choices. Remember to soak them the night before to promote easier digestion.
8. Nuts:
Nuts like macadamias, almonds, and walnuts contain healthy amounts of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and are great a low carb snack idea.
Try balancing your blood sugar the natural way by changing the way you eat. Also explore when you are eating and how often? Check out my podcast and this blog about intermittent fasting for more ideas and details on this. You’ll be amazed at the difference!
If you are feeling called to take the next step, contact me to set up a clarity call. Together we will discuss your healing journey, and make an action plan to get you to your goal.
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Namaste,
- Dr. Lara
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