Top 20 Fruits And Vegetables For Diabetics And Weight Loss

Name: Top 20 Fruits And Vegetables For Diabetics And Weight Loss
Uploaded: 2016-07-27T14:45:13+00:00
Duration: 10 min 5 s
Channel: Diabetic Diet

Diabetic Diet

THE FRUITS    Fruits are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber and should be part of everyone's daily diet but for people with diabetes, the selection of right fruit is always difficult.     Please do check out the first part of the series for a list of beneficial vegetables and the third part for different nuts and other food items.    APPLES    1 Small Apple = 77 cal & 21g carbs  Rich in Fiber  Good source of Vitamin C  Full of Antioxidants  Preventing Ashtma attacks  Preventing Constipation  Fighting bad breath  Reducing risk of diabetes  Eat without peeling  Skins are most nutritious part    WATERMELON    High in Vitamin C  Vitamin A and B8  Protects against cancer  High in Beta Carotene  Lowers Blood Pressure  Improves insulin sensitivity    CANTALOUPE    High in Potassium  Antioxidant  Beta Carotene  Fibre  Vitamin C  Folate  Niacin  May decrease risk of heart disease  Promotes lungs health  Lowers risk of age-related macular degeneration    HONEYDEW    High in Vitamin C  Source of Potassium  Improves / Maintains Blood Pressure    STRAWBERRIES    1 cup = 60 cal. & 15 g carbs.  Full of Vitamin C  1 Serving gives 100% daily Vitamin C requirement  Fiber  Contains Potassium  Lowers Blood Pressure  Slow Digestion  Maintains blood sugar levels    BLUEBERRIES    Great Antioxidant  Dietary Fibre  Vitamin C  Flavonoids  Immune boosting system  Fighting inflammation  Lowers cholesterol  Improves glucose control  Improves insulin sensitivity  Lowers risk of heart disease    CRANBERRIES    Disease-fighting antioxidant   Vitamin C  Prevents urinary tract infections  Protects against breast, lung and prostate cancer  Protects against heart disease  Anti-inflammatory  Lowers cold & flu frequency  Decreases risk of periodontal disease    RASPBERRIES    Fibre  High in Vitamin C  Antioxidant for bone and skin health  Anti-Cancer activity  Heart Disease prevention  Protection against Muscular degeneration    RED GRAPEFRUIT    Rich in Vitamin C  Lowers LDL Cholesterol  Lowers Triglycerides  High in Antioxidant activity  Reduces risk of prostate cancer  Reduces risk of kidney stones  Protects against colon cancer  Boosts liver enzymes  Repairs DNA  Inhibits tumor formation    VEGETABLES    Every day scientists and nutritionists are exploring new and natural ways to reverse diabetes and related diseases simply by means of eating some fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices that claim to have lowering blood sugar properties in the people with or at high risk of diabetes.    Many clinical studies carried out recently showed positive effects of fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices on blood glucose which increased interest of people with diabetes to try these more natural ingredients to help manage and even reverse their conditions.    ASPARAGUS    Low Calories: 1 cup = 27 calories  Rich in Fiber  High in Vitamin B, C and K   Folate  Antioxidant  Glutathione  Boosts Immune System  Protects Lungs against viruses  Beneficial for Cardiovascular conditions  Improves digestion  Regulates blood sugar levels    CARROTS    Rich in Vitamin A  Beta-Carotene  May help prevent cancer  May help prevent heart disease  May help reduce insulin resistance  Contains Fibre  Flavonoids  Improves night vision  Promotes lungs health    BROCCOLI    Good source of Fibre  Contains more Vitamin C than an orange  Wound healing property  Antioxidant   Beta-Carotene  Vitamin A, C and D  Promotes healthy vision, teeth, bones and skin  Anti-inflammatory  Detox support nutrients  Anti-cancer nutrients  Dark Greens are the best  Eat soon after buying    TOMATOES    Low calories: 1 cup = 32 calories  Contains Vitamin A, C  Potassium  Fibre  Lycopene  Powerful Antioxidant  Riboflavin  Chromium  May help protect against prostate, colectoral, breast, endometrial, lungs and pancreatic cancers  Reduces risk of heart disease  Anti-inflammatory  Reduces blood-clotting tendencies  Reduces frequency of migraine attacks  Keeps blood sugar levels under control    CABBAGE    Vitamin C  Vitamin K  Vitamin B6  Good source of Manganese    BRUSSELS SPROUTS    Vitamin A  Vitamin C  Folic Acid  Fibre    CAULIFLOWER    Fibre  Calcium  Iron  One serving covers more than half of daily requirement of Vitamin C    RED ONIONS    Highest antioxidant power  Folate for heart health  High flavonoid  May lower asthma attacks  Anti-inflammatory  Can increase bone density  Benefit to connective tissue  May reduce risk of colorectal, laryngeal, esophageal and ovarian cancers  May improve blood sugar balance  Prevents bacterial infections    CUCUMBER    Vitamin C  Vitamin K  Potassium    SPINACH    Vitamin B2 and B6  Vitamin K  Folate  Iron  Copper  Calcium  Magnesium  Potassium  Zinc  Fibre  Beta carotene  Anti-Cancer agent  May decrease risk of cataracts  May decrease risk of heart disease  Antioxidant Beta-Carotene  Protects cells from free radicals  Prevention of Eye problems and age-related macular degeneration  Bone supportive nutrients  Buy fresh or frozen not canned    SOY    Highest in protein  Niacin  Folate  Zinc  Potassium  Iron  Omega-3  Lowers cholesterol  Heart Health  May help immune function  Wound healing  Lowers blood pressure  Water balance between cells and body fluids  Protects menopausal women's bones

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