| When you're trying to control your type 2 diabetes and | | | | foods in your eating plan whenever possible: |
| have lower blood sugar levels, it's imperative you make | | | | - Salad... although many people consider salad food for |
| wise food choices. However, making these food | | | | rabbits, it's also great for people to eat. You can |
| choices can be very confusing as well as a bit time | | | | purchase ready made salads/bag salads from your |
| consuming to start with. Getting through that confusion | | | | local grocery store and keep it in your refrigerator until |
| is going to take a little research and planning but it is | | | | you're ready to eat it. Why not add salad to all your |
| possible, and after a short time you will be making | | | | meals? |
| healthy eating choices with little effort. | | | | - Veggie sticks... these are handy when you become |
| Instead of Red Meat....Consume More Lean Meats: | | | | hungry and you are busy... they can even help you to |
| When you enjoy eating meat, the thought of giving this | | | | stay on track with your healthy eating plan. While all |
| up can be difficult. Yet, you don't have to give up on | | | | vegetables are great to eat, celery sticks, carrot slices |
| meat altogether... you can consume lean meats which | | | | and cucumbers are easy to always have on hand. |
| are a healthier option. Here are some possible choices | | | | Snacking... Still Something You Can Enjoy: |
| for you: | | | | You can still eat snacks when you have type 2 |
| - Chicken... make sure though to remove the skin | | | | diabetes; all you need to do is select those snacks |
| before cooking | | | | wisely: |
| - Turkey... this can be grounded (like beef) and | | | | - When you want cereal, use skim milk and honey... not |
| substituted in all types of dishes such as meatloaf, | | | | sugar |
| burgers, tacos, etc. If you don't want turkey alone all | | | | - Snack on cashews and almonds rather than a candy |
| the time, consider half and half (half beef and half | | | | bar |
| turkey) | | | | - Eat apple slices and combine it with non-fat cheese |
| - Buffalo...the taste of buffalo is similar to beef but | | | | - Eat an avocado combined with non-fat cottage |
| leaner. However, you probably won't find this meat in | | | | cheese. |
| your local grocery store so you may need to visit a | | | | When you're trying to eat healthily, it doesn't all have to |
| health food store. | | | | taste dull. Just by doing some planning and using your |
| Boost Your Consumption of Raw Foods: | | | | own creativity, you can reduce the chances of impulse |
| You already know that vegetables are a great source | | | | eating and reverse your type 2 diabetes. When you |
| of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins especially when | | | | eat healthily, you can lose weight which will also give |
| they're in a raw form. Make sure you include these | | | | you lower blood sugar levels. |