More than 24 million Americans suffer from diabetes, of which about 95 percent of those are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Diet is important to help control your blood sugar and new research indicates that a low-glycemic index (GI) diet can help keep your glucose levels under control.
Low-GI foods can help gradually increase your blood sugar without spiking it out of control like high-GI foods. By adding the healthy indexed staples and snacks to your recipes you can help avoid diabetes-related illness such as heart disease, vision disorders, kidney failure, obesity and joint problems.
Heres a list of some healthy low-GI foods to enjoy:
| Rolled Oats | Whole grains | Carrots | Broccoli |
| Tomatoes | Onions | Cabbage | Grapefruit |
| Apples | Peanuts | Oranges | Strawberries |
| Chickpeas | Peaches | Pears | Sweet Potatoes |
| Lentils | Pinto Beans | Yams | Soymilk |
| Butter Beans | Coconut | Walnuts | Cashews |
| Wheat Pasta | Brown Rice | Grapes | Green Beans |
| Mushrooms | Lettuce | Eggplant | Green Peas |
Heres some food to be sure to try to avoid! They can raise your blood sugar too fast:
| Cornflakes | Bran Flakes | Pumpkin | Parsnips |
| White Bread | Watermelon | Doughnuts | Tapioca |
| White Rice | Potatoes | Ice Cream | Cornmeal |
| Pineapple | Maple Syrup | Rice Cakes | Bagels |
| French Fries | Dates | French Bread |