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Some Low Glycemic Foods to Keep Your Blood Sugar Levels Down

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Masuma Parvin:
8. Whole Grains
If you are concerned about blood sugar, you need to choose your carbohydrates carefully. One guiding principle of this is to always eat whole grains over refined grains. The latter have been processed so extensively that virtually all nutritional value is stripped away.

Whole grains, on the other hand, contain much more fiber, nutrients, and phytochemicals (naturally occurring chemicals found in plants). Whole grain bread scores around 51 on the glycemic index, so it is still something best eaten in moderation.

Masuma Parvin:
9. Eggs
Eggs have had a somewhat spotty reputation due to their cholesterol content, but studies have proven that eating eggs doesn’t actually raise bad cholesterol numbers.

For people with diabetes or prediabetes, eggs are a fantastic healthy staple because they are loaded with protein and have a glycemic index score of 0.

Masuma Parvin:
10.Coffee
Great news, coffee lovers! You may actually be healthier if you bump your coffee intake up by a cup a day. Of course, this depends on how much you’re drinking already, but some studies suggest that drinking more coffee, whether caffeinated or decaffeinated, can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes by over 10%.

As long as you don’t add a ton of sugar or cream to your brew, coffee is one habit you can feel good about keeping.

Masuma Parvin:
Sources:
http://hhdresearch.org/glycemic-foods-blood-sugar-levels-down/11/

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