Fighting Diabetes with Interesting Foods

Can’t resist the musky fragrance of cantaloupe? You can keep eating this luscious fruit. It helps lower bad cholesterol which effectively reduces all cardiac complications associated with diabetes. It can meet your daily requirement of beta-carotene and vitamin C, and is a good source of potassium. Do not reach for canned cantaloupe since it might contain preservatives and added sugar. Natural fructose in moderation is not considered to have a negative impact on the body.

Avocado –

Love the buttery texture of avocado? It’s a good thing it’s rich in healthy monounsaturated fats and poor in low quality carbohydrates. This combination is studied to improve insulin sensitivity, and drop the risk cardiovascular disease and stroke. In addition to promoting an ideal LDL/HDL ratio, it is also found to reduce oleic acid and thus aid in reducing triglyceride levels in the blood. Its vitamin C content combats sorbitol accumulation, a process which affects nerve function.