I think this has been one of my hardest things to overcome. It isn't easy trying to figure them out even after keeping a food Journal. What I realized is that some foods in combination with others spiked it really high while others didn't and mixtures were sometimes better than single ingredients.
I was reading a post by a Woman named Joy Bauer @ JOYBAUER.com about 9 foods that we as Diabetics should eat and well the article basically lays it out for you. It offers you less spikes in sugars with these 9 foods.
Joy Says that Beans are one of those foods. Beans (including black, white, navy, Lima, pinto, garbanzo, soy, and kidney) are a winning combination of high-quality carbohydrates, lean protein, and soluble fiber that helps stabilize your body's blood-sugar levels and keeps hunger in check.
Next she said that Oatmeal was a great food for Diabetics. I can understand that because when I was researching earlier about grains and having Celiac Disease with Diabetes I learned that it was gluten free except when contaminated by wheat or barley. Oatmeal: It's packed with soluble fiber, which slows the absorption of glucose from food in the stomach — keeping blood-sugar levels under control.
Fish: Pair fish with the high-quality carbs found in vegetables, lentils, or beans for another balanced meal combination that will keep your blood sugar from rising.
Nonfat Yogurt
Fat-free yogurt naturally contains both high-quality carbohydrates and protein, making it an excellent food for slowing or preventing an unhealthy rise in blood sugar.
Almonds
Unsalted almonds provide a healthy, low-carb mix of monounsaturated fats plus magnesium, which is believed to be instrumental in carbohydrate metabolism.
Non-starchy Vegetables
Chock-full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, non-starchy vegetables (such as broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, and peppers) are an ideal source of high-quality carbohydrates.
Wild salmon or sardines are not only rich in omega 3s but also contain a healthy-fat-and-protein combination that slows the body's absorption of carbohydrates, keeping blood sugars on an even keel.
Egg Whites
Rich in high-quality lean protein and low in carbs, egg whites are another healthy choice for controlling or preventing type 2 diabetes.
Avocado
Avocado is high in monounsaturated fats, which are generally considered among the healthiest of fats. Researchers have found that a diet high in monounsaturated fats and low in low–quality carbs may improve insulin sensitivity.
Source: http://www.joybauer.com/photo-gallery/best-foods-for-type-2-diabetes.aspx
Joy has a variety of help topics to listen to read and watch on her website JOYBAUER.com. Here is one of the links below that will help you get to her information. I find her information is leading in its expertise.
Source: http://www.joybauer.com/type-2-diabetes.aspx
I am really offering her as a source because like you I am trying to find the best way to manage my Diabetes through help, information and conversation. While reading what she had to say I decided to pass some of it along. She is a walking book of information on help for us with many diseases that plague us as Diabetics, Heart Disease, Eye sight and so much more. I hope you will check it out and let me know what you think.
If you have an idea or would like to chat you can connect with me at diabetic.day2013@gmail.com feel free to connect with me so we can continue to learn and grow healthier together.
