5 Superfoods That Lower Your Blood Sugar and Help You Burn Fat
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Let’s face it.
As we age, we're not bouncing back from late nights out and weekends of unhealthy eating like we used to. Instead of eating whatever we want, when we want, we have to be a bit more strategic about the foods we choose to fuel our bodies.
One area we have to be especially careful with is blood sugar. When your blood sugar spikes, it causes a lot of problems like fatigue, irritability and cravings.
Not to mention, it's also a leading cause of diabetes. But don't worry, there are plenty of delicious superfoods out there that can help keep your blood sugar in check.
One of the best things you can do is incorporate “superfoods” into your diet.
Here are a few of my favorites.
Cinnamon
This sweet and savory spice does more than just flavor your food. It also helps regulate blood sugar levels. Cinnamon helps increase insulin sensitivity, which helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
Not to mention, it also prevents cravings. So go ahead and add a little extra cinnamon to your coffee or oatmeal in the morning. Your taste buds and waistline will thank you.
Blueberries
Blueberries are not only delicious, but they are also packed with nutrients that help regulate blood sugar levels.
In one study, participants who ate two cups of blueberries per day for eight weeks saw huge improvements in their insulin sensitivity. Blueberries are also rich in antioxidants, which help protect against cell damage.
Salmon
Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to lower triglyceride levels and improve your insulin sensitivity.
Salmon is also a good source of protein, which helps make you feel full…
And may even help prevent weight gain. One study showed that participants who ate salmon three times per week for six months lowered their triglyceride levels more than those who didn’t eat salmon.
Spinach
Spinach is a nutrient-dense food low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals. Spinach is especially high in magnesium, which has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Spinach is also a good source of fiber, which helps with digestion and may help prevent constipation. One study showed that participants who ate spinach four times per week for six months had lowered their fasting blood sugar levels more than those who didn't eat spinach.
Chia Seeds
These tiny seeds are packed with fiber, protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. They're also one of the best plant-based sources of calcium. All of these nutrients are known to work together to lower blood sugar levels and make you feel full after your meals.
Just add a handful of chia seeds to your favorite smoothie or yogurt for an extra boost of nutrition.
Try my Blueberry Spinach Smoothie recipe.
Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 frozen medium banana
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds for topping
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
- Place all ingredients besides the chia seeds into a blender and blend until smooth. Add more almond milk if your smoothie is too thick.
- Pour into a chilled glass, sprinkle a little cinnamon with chia seeds and extra blueberries.
If you’d like more protein in this smoothie, feel free to add in a scoop of protein powder or 1/4 cup of greek yogurt.
Enjoy!
Adding these superfoods to your diet can help lower your blood sugar levels, help you burn fat and prevent diabetes. Incorporating them into your meals is easy – add some blueberries to your oatmeal at breakfast, top your salad with salmon at lunch or add spinach to your soup at dinner.
You can even whip up my blueberry spinach smoothie if you’re lacking time.
By adding these foods into your diet, you will be on your way to reducing your risk of developing diabetes.
Hope you enjoyed it.
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15 comments
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Isabel Videira
Thank you for the recipe for your Blueberry Spinach Smoothie; I will certainly incorporate it into my diet. Is there a limit on how many I can have during a day. I have terrible cravings throughout the day & I end up eating pretzels & chocolate whenever I have these cravings (usually after a meal).
My PC doctor diagnosed me with type 2 diabetes almost three years ago. I only had to check my glucose once a week. After I lowered my sugar intake (I used to put two cups of sugar in a gallon of tea – now I use one cup) within a year, my PC doctor said I reversed my diabetes. Now I only have to check my glucose every other week. It usually runs an average of around 92-99. But for some reason, I cannot help but continue to eat pretzels, chocolate & ice cream every day. My A1c is down to below 7%. I need help to cut out most of those snacks, but don’t know how. I’m hoping the VivaSlim & the smoothie will help.
If you have other suggestions, I would greatly appreciate them. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Louise Knight
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