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7 Foods that control Diabetes

Diabetes is when your blood sugar or glucose levels are higher than normal.It's carbohydrate foods like breads, cereals, rice, pasta, fruits, milk,and desserts that can cause this rise,"Your eating plan should focus on the amount and types of carbs you put on your plate throughout the day,Power says.

But it's also important to have foods you enjoy.You want to eat enough so you feel satisfied and avoid overeating and poor choices.

Here are seven foods that can help you to control diabetes.

1.Raw, cooked, or Roasted Vegetables

These add color, flavor, and texture to a meal.Choose tasty, low-carb veggies, like mushrooms, onion,eggplant,tomatoes,Brussels sprout,and low-carb squashes,like zucchini.
Try them with dips such as low-fat dressings,hummus,guacamole,and salsa, or roasted with different seasonings such as rosemary,cayenne pepper, or garlic.

2.Green

Go beyond your regular salad and try kale, spinach,and chard.They're healthy,delicious,and low-carb.
Roast kale leaves in the oven with olive oil for quick,crunchy chips.You can also mix greens in with roasted veggies to add texture and a different flavor,or serve them with a little protein,like salmon.

3.Flavorful,Low-calorie Drinks

Plain water is always good ,but water infused with fruits and vegetables is more interesting.Cut up a lemon or cucumber and put it in your water,or make ice cubes with some flavoring in them.
If you're not a hot tea drinker,try cold tea with lemon or a cinnamon stick.
"Not only are these beverages low-carb,they can also help fill you up so you don't crave other foods.

4.Melon or Berries

Did you know that 1 cup of either of these has just 15 grams of carbs?

"It's a little more expensive,but it's a healthy treat packed with nutrients and fiber ,and it's a little bit sweet.

For a different twist,mix the melon or berries with plain yogurt,or put them in ice cube.

5.Whole-grain, Higher-fiber Foods

Fill up on these to keep from overeating or choosing the wrong foods.

Try legumes like dried beans and corn salsa with your raw vegetables.

"These foods still have carbs , but they have interesting flavors that keep you satisfied.

6.A Little Fat

Good fat choices include olive oil, and fatty fishes -think salmon served on of a bed of lettuce,for example.

Bonus:The fat from the fish serves as a dressing for the salad.

7.Protein 

Yogurt,cottage,cheese,eggs and lean meets include protein.Peanut butter on a celery stick is a good fat and protein mix for a healthy,satisfying snack.

You can also snack on lower-fat cheese stick or a beef jerky stick--but keep an eye on how much sodium is in them.