Turn to Beans to Help Manage Diabetes
Include more pulses, such as beans, lentils and peas to help manage diabetes. Why? Beans are packed with nutrients, such as fiber, slow-digesting carbs, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, which can help keep your glucose under control, as well as help prevent risk of chronic diseases. The American Diabetes Association cites beans as a superfood that people with diabetes should consider eating regularly. One half-cup serving has a low Glycemic Index (GI). Plus, beans…
- Fit easily into a diabetes meal plan with just 1-1.5 carb choices per serving
- Offer 24 to 32 percent DV for fiber, including insoluble fiber that helps lower the risk for type 2 diabetes, and soluble fiber that slows the body’s absorption of carbohydrates and helps control blood sugar levels
Try some of my favorite bean recipes for starters: Jackfruit Black Bean Quinoa Tacos, Sage White Bean Veggie Balls with Pomegranate Mandarin Sauce, and Provencal Bean Salad (featured above).
And check out this fabulous guide from S&W Beans in how beans can help you manage your diabetes for optimal health.
Note: Image, Sharon Palmer, RDN
I am not a spokesperson for S&W Beans