That you are diabetic does not mean you have to eat boring, bare or tasteless foods. There are many food items that are safe to eat when following a diabetic diet, foods that are also appetizing and perfect for any meal of the day. Read through this list to help you make smart decisions every time you eat.
While following a diabetic menu may appear
difficult at first, it gets easier with time. As your knowledge and
understanding grows about the mechanism of diabetes in the body, food selection
will be a breeze.
Choose from the following food groups:
Whole
Grains
·
Bran
·
Oats
·
Wheat – including wheat germ
·
Bulgur
·
Brown rice
·
Rye
Beans and
Legumes
·
Chickpeas
·
Kidney beans
·
Lentils
·
Navy beans
·
Soy beans
·
Black-eyed peas
·
Lima beans
·
Pinto beans
Vegetables
· Broccoli
·
Cauliflower
·
String beans
·
Asparagus
·
Brussels sprouts
·
Avocado
·
Collards
·
Peppers
·
Radishes
·
Tomatoes
·
Turnips
·
Squash
· Garden Eggs
Fruits
·
Apples
·
Bananas
·
Pears
·
Strawberries
·
Blueberries
·
Peaches
·
Plums
·
Oranges
·
Tangerines
Dairy
·
Cottage cheese
·
Reduced-fat milk
·
Reduced-fat yogurt
·
Reduced-fat cheeses
·
Reduced-fat sour cream
·
Sugar-free ice cream/frozen yogurt