Smita Dey
স্পষ্ট ভাষী মানুষ
Smita Dey
স্পষ্ট ভাষী মানুষ
Book: The Global Foods and Recipes
Author: Smita Dey - Researcher, Healthy Food and Recipes
Are you looking for healthy dinner diet for diabetic patient to control blood sugar? You can take the opportunity to follow the ideas to have a healthy dinner to keep in control of your diabetes and make you feel better and fit.
Diabetes is a common and serious health issue. Now it is not a matter as diabetes is incurable, you can control your diabetes and also the symptoms with a healthy diet rich in nutrients.
Having a healthy dinner with nutritious elements is a must for you to manage your diabetes type 1 or type 2.
You do not need to follow any difficult ideas. These are really simple and healthy eating plans to control your blood sugar.
A diabetes diet is based on eating three meals a day at regular times. This helps your body better use the insulin it produces or gets through a medication.[1]
So, dinner is as important as breakfast and lunch for you. Skipping dinner may affect your blood sugar level.
A healthy dinner does not only manage your blood sugar level, but it also helps your overall health. With a healthy dinner, you can avoid many serious health issues like heart disease, high blood pressure and so on that are related to diabetes.
There is a belief that, if your diabetes is diagnosed you need to say ‘goodbye’ good foods. The reality is different. You can enjoy good foods by choosing healthy nutrients that are helpful for diabetes. The below nutrients play a vital role to manage your diabetes:
Carbohydrate is the nutrient which affects the blood sugar most. Carbs raise blood sugar faster and higher than other nutrients.[2]
It is helpful for blood glucose control. The inclusion of carbohydrates is mandatory in each meal. So, don’t think about your dinner plate without carbohydrates.
Protein helps to raise blood glucose. Protein can also be broken down by the body into glucose and used for energy (a process known as gluconeogenesis) for the growth of the body.[3]
Studies show plant-based foods are better than animal-based protein. National Institute of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that whole grains, beans, legumes, leafy greens, and lots of vegetables be consumed in replacement for animal proteins, especially when it comes to preventing and treating Type 2 diabetes’’.[4]
It is mandatory for all even if you are not suffering from diabetes. You can find the necessity of this nutrient for both males and females in Dinner Ideas for Men and Female Dinner Ideas. So, if you are not even with diabetes you should not eliminate protein from your dinner plate.
Magnesium is another important mineral you really need while you are with diabetes. Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDE, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Diabetics, based in Torrance, California says; this mineral plays a role in nearly 300 biochemical or enzymatic reactions in the body. According to the National Institute of Health, it is involved in protein synthesis, muscle, and nerve function. It is the key to glucose control and blood pressure.”[5]
Chromium is also important for the production of healthy insulin in the body. ‘….researchers discovered that chromium helps the body to maintain a safe blood sugar level by boosting the signaling activity of insulin once insulin binds to cells. This signaling activity helps move glucose from the blood into the cells, thereby lowering the amount of sugar in the blood’.[6] It also prevents sugar craving.
Chlorophyll cleanses the blood and reduces the inflammation. It also contains blood sugar-regulating properties and magnesium.
Fiber does not contribute any calories as it is not broken down by your body. As it is not broken by the body it does not raise blood glucose levels.[7]
This nutrient also helps you to manage your weight keeping you full. It makes your body free from cholesterol and toxic build-up.
These are the most important nutrients for you while you are with diabetes. You can find now what food ingredients are important for you providing the mentioned nutrients and others. So, let’s check the below list.
According to new research of Spain, two servings of fatty fish a week can reduce the risk of diabetic retinopathy- the leading cause of new blindness in Americans who are 20-74 years old.[8] It also reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke. Fatty fish, rich in Omega-3 fatty acids that reduce the symptoms of arthritis can be included in the best diet for arthritis patients.
Among the fatty fishes, Salmon is a flavorful that is a good source of vitamin D. You can find salmon here.
You are already suggested to choose plant-based protein for your dinner. You can find your required protein and magnesium from nuts.
Walnuts can improve your blood sugar levels and help to fight heart disease. Polyunsaturated fats are found highly in walnuts.
These fats help you to prevent and slow the progression of diabetes and heart disease. These fats are also found in almonds, pistachios, and pecans. You can have so many dinner recipes with nuts to assure your nuts requirement.
Beans provide you fiber, protein, carbohydrate, and magnesium. Beans lower your blood sugar and blood pressure.
You can try Roasted Vegetables and Black Bean Tacos as one of your healthy dinner ideas for diabetics.
Broccoli contains a compound sulforaphane, helps control blood sugar, and protects blood vessels from damage associated with diabetes.[9] This vegetable contains magnesium, chromium, vitamin C, and other important nutrients.
It can be considered as the healthiest vegetable. Broccoli also provides your required protein. There are many delicious dinner recipes you can prepare to make your dinner time enjoyable.
High in the glycolic index, foods can cause high blood sugar. “A glycemic index of 55 or below is considered low”. Quinoa won’t cause blood sugar as it has a glycemic index of around 53. It contains fiber and protein, cause of slow progression of blood sugar.[10]
I personally like BetterBody Foods Organic Quinoa which is USDA organic certified, gluten-free, non-GMO.
The Quinoa Caprese Salad recipe is one of the tasty dinner recipes you can taste at your dinner time.
Spinach is the best source of magnesium. It also provides chlorophyll. It helps your body use insulin to absorb blood sugar and manage blood sugar more skillfully.[11]
You can prepare your dinner dish Mini Pizza with Veggies with two handful spinach.
Cinnamon is a delicious spice with potent antioxidant activity. This spice has shown to lower cholesterol and keep blood sugar stable.[12] You can have a flavored dinner with this spice.
The inclusion of dairy sources in your meal plan is a great way to get calcium and high-quality protein. Milk and yogurt contain carbohydrates and it is a factor in meal planning if you have diabetes.[13]
Fat-free (skim) or low fat (1%milk), Yogurt, and some reduced-fat cheese are the healthiest dairy choice.
These sources help stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of developing diabetes if you eat plenty of these products.
You can prepare Steam Mac and Cheese to have a healthy and delicious recipe for your dinner.
The above-discussed nutrients and foods can assure your wellbeing with diabetes. With all the nutrients and foods, you can stay fit and healthy controlling your blood sugar level.
Hope you have already noticed, these foods are good to taste. So you do not need to say ‘goodbye’ good foods.
You can have a healthy life even with your diabetes issue while you are maintaining healthy dinner diet for diabetic patient. With these foods, you can control your sugar level and have delicious and nutritious foods as well.
We may have many health issues but we should have to overcome these. We need to lead a normal and peaceful life overcoming all issues. Our little effort can help us to lead a cheerful life.
These ideas can help you to enjoy your meal times and dinner as well with healthy foods while you a diabetic patient.
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