Support Blood Sugar Control Naturally
Maintaining stable blood sugar is not only for those with Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes, Insulin Resistance or Metabolic Syndrome it is important for all of us. Blood sugar levels impact: weight, food cravings, energy, mood, brain function and the impact stress can have on our bodies. Here is a quick list of some nutrients and foods they are found in that can help you manage your blood sugars naturally. Remember to try to choose whole foods from a wide variety of sources to help meet the nutritional needs of your body.
Nutrients for Blood Sugar Control: Inositol, Magnesium, Vitamin E, EPA, DHA, Vandium, Chromium and Lipoic Acid.
Inositol (B8) is a sugar that plays many roles in our bodies: it is a component of cell membranes and influences the action of insulin as well as brain chemicals serotonin (think mood, sleep, memory, appetite, social behavior) and dopamine (think emotion, cognition, behavior). Found in beans, nuts, fresh veggies and fruits as well as whole grains.
Magnesium: green leafy veggies including but not limited to spinach, romaine lettuce, swiss chard, beet greens, turnip greens. Summer squash, sesame seeds, quinoa, cashews, pumpkin seeds, almonds, dark chocolate (over 70%), avocado, beans (green, black, pinto, lima), brown rice, tomatoes, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, celery, cauliflower, cucumber.
Vanadium: parsley, shell fish, dill weed, black pepper, spinach, mushrooms, olive oil & whole grains.
Lipoic Acid: found in small amounts in spinach, broccoli, potatoes, yams, tomatoes, brussels sprouts, carrots, beets, rice bran, red meat.
EPA/DHA: fatty fish (cold water wild caught) salmon, makeral, oysters, sardines, trout, sea bass, shrimp. Plant sources such as nuts (walnuts), seeds (chia, hemp, flax), kidney beans, seaweed & algae.
Chromium: found in small amounts in every food group including: fruits, veggies, grains, legumes, nut/seeds, seafood, meats and dairy healthy diet is required for adequate amounts. Found in broccoli, green beans, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, black pepper, barley, oats, brewers yeast.
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