They say ‘you are what you eat’. However, we don’t believe that that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be the sweetest person alive if you binge on all the different types of sugars out there.
Let’s review the following figures: Over 60% of people with diabetes live in Asia; one in 14 adult Filipinos have the non-communicable disease; and it was the 4th cause of death in the country last year. Factors ranging from the lack of exercise to urbanization keep turning up in various studies yet most of us find it hard to commit to best practices that can lower our blood sugar to safer levels and curb the onset of this killer disease.
However, changing your diet doesn’t have to take the fun and yummy out of the food you can enjoy. In this article, we’ve made it easier for pre-diabetics and diabetics alike to take the first steps towards lower blood sugar and healthier eating. If you’re creative enough to whip up a delectable dish using these blood sugar-friendly foods, then you’ll instantly reap the benefits and prevent any complications that may arise from diabetes.
Broccoli
We know. Not everyone enjoys their greens. But if there’s one versatile veggie that can help you lose weight while lowering your blood sugar to safer levels, it’s broccoli. Plus, it’s arguably the best-tasting member of the cabbage family.
Containing sulforaphane that reduces blood sugar, this veggie helps enhance insulin sensitivity and lowers oxidative stress which contributes to your body’s inability to detoxify properly. If you ask us, it’s always better to eat this vegetable raw or make a delicious green smoothie with some grapes or berries than steam it as heat can reduce the amounts of sulforaphane.
Seafood
There are so many things we can do with various fresh seafood delicacies from the market and still enjoy the many benefits they offer to reverse pre-diabetes or prevent any complications from the disease.
In our menu, we’d recommend chomping on shellfish, salmon, sardines, and other fatty fish varieties that offer good amounts of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. You’ll immediately notice how there are no post-meal glucose spikes that usually make you feel tired and sleepy even if you feel full to your belly.
For those who are obese and are pre-diabetic, 750 grams of fatty seafood a week lowers blood sugar levels safely so we’d recommend you to go online and start looking for the best tilapia, trout, or shrimp recipes that can jumpstart your healthy diet.
Avocado
We’re sure you’ve heard of the many benefits that avocados can offer the body or how you can prepare mouthwatering dishes out of them. However, we’d like to turn your focus on how they can help in lowering your blood sugar levels.
Being rich in healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, avocados can regulate your glucose and protect your body from developing other diabetes-related diseases such as hypertension, obesity, and other chronic diseases. But the real bonus they offer is how delicious they pair with other healthy foods such as eggs, chicken, or veggies and still have your blood sugar levels within the right range.
Lowsutea
With all the delicious possibilities you can come up with from these anti-diabetes foods, you’ll need a good beverage to wash it all down and continue your healthier gastronomical journey.
Our Lowsutea cleansing tea is a flavorful beverage that can be served hot or cold and is best for pre-diabetics and diabetics. Each tea bag helps in lowering blood sugar and blood pressure and supports the body’s detoxification process. This is done by aiding the absorption of glucose to the blood cells while removing sugar, cholesterol, and sodium through urine.
Cultured through three generations of tea makers from Hong Kong and with unique ingredients that burst with flavor and wellness, you can definitely enjoy Lowsutea with any diabetic-friendly dishes you prefer!
Try it out now and learn more about how you can start reversing pre-diabetes complications via our Lowsutea five programs and weekly webinars!
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