9 Winter Foods To Help Manage Diabetes

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Diabetes can be managed by tweaking the diet. One can eat seasonal foods, and fortunately winter season comes loaded with many of them! Here are 9 winter foods for diabetics.

Beetroot is a rich source of fiber and minerals like potassium, iron, and manganese. Studies have shown that beetroot is beneficial for people with type-2 diabetes. 

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1. Beetroot 

2. Spinach 

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Along with being a rich source of fiber that takes longer to digest, spinach is a non-starchy vegetable and also has a low Glycemic index. 

3. Fenugreek 

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The only food that has possible anti-diabetic qualities, Methi is extremely beneficial in managing blood sugar. It improves insulin secretion and sensitivity, 

4. Carrot 

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Enriched with multiple nutrients, carrot is one winter food that is low on carbs and low on Glycemic index. This helps with gradual release of sugar in the blood. 

5. Guava 

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Brimming with dietary fiber that induces satiety and prevents blood sugar spikes, guava also has a low Glycemic index. 

6. Sweet Potato 

Shakarkandi has a medium to low Glycemic index and also has a decent amount of fiber which may help regulate the blood pressure in contrast to regular potatoes. 

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7. Orange

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With a considerably low glycemic index, oranges are deemed 'Diabetes Superfoods' by experts all over the world. 

8. Cinnamon 

With a large number of antioxidants, cinnamon helps in reducing the oxidative stress in the body that aggravates the risk of diabetes.

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9. Clove 

According to various studies, clove helps keep a check on blood sugar spikes and promotes insulin production. 

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