Diabetes: What to eat and what to avoid?

Sushmita Panda

Sep 25, 2023

When you have diabetes your food choices matter a lot when you have diabetes.

It is important to maintain the right amount and type of carbohydrates.

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), diabetic people should maintain the following key elements in their diet: – Include fruits and vegetables.– Eat lean protein.– Choose foods with less added sugar.– Avoid trans fats.– Eat fewer processed foods, especially ultra-processed foods.

What to eat if you have diabetes?–Green, leafy–Whole grains.– Fatty fish– Beans– Walnuts

What to eat if you have diabetes?– Citrus fruits– Berries– Sweet Potato– Probiotic yogurt– Chia seeds

What to avoid if you have diabetes?– white bread– puffed rice– white rice– white pasta– white potatoes