Winter is the season that tends to be a little harsh on your body; each of us must be conscious of what we’re consuming daily, especially those with pre-existing conditions/diseases like Diabetes. Diabetic individuals need to be extra careful with their food and lifestyle, more so if they tend to exercise less. So here is a list of six winter foods that can help manage Diabetes.Also Read - Study Reveals How Exercising at High Altitude Might Lower The Sugar Risk in Diabetic People
Rajeswari V Shetty, HOD-Dietetics, Fortis SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim shares winter foods you must add to your diet to manage diabetes. Also Read - Women Experience a Heart Attack Differently From Men, Here's Why
- Sweet Potatoes: Unlike their counterpart potatoes, this vegetable has a low glycemic index. They tend to break down slowly in the body, causing fewer fluctuations in blood glucose compared to potatoes. It is also a good source of fiber, scoring another win for managing weight and helping to control sugar levels. They contain complex carbohydrates and are rich in nutrients.
- Mustard Leaves: Mustard Leaves are low in calories and have a very low glycemic load. These leaves are rich in phytonutrients, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Calcium and Potassium, which is an added benefit for diabetic patients. Just one serving will give you the necessary boost of nutrition. One can have it in various forms like adding it to a salad, as a smoothie or stir-frying them, including it in soup.
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