| Unfortunately there really are no "wonder" pills that | | | | since ancient times. During research trials it was found |
| will cure your type 2 diabetes but there are certainly | | | | to lower high cholesterol levels by up to 7%, and to |
| many nutritious foods that will help to improve your | | | | also lower blood pressure. Garlic in general is said to |
| life. These foods are packed with good nutrition and | | | | be a healthy addition to anyone's nutritional program, |
| are actually known as "super foods". They can fight | | | | it is also known to be one of the more valuable |
| disease, slow down aging and improve your overall | | | | foods for reversing both diabetes and many of it's |
| health. They contain protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, | | | | associated complications. |
| fatty acids and other important nutrients that will also | | | | 4. Onions: Onions contain a substance that lowers |
| help with: | | | | blood sugar levels by a huge amount. It encourages |
| - the regulation of your blood sugar levels | | | | insulin to remain in your bloodstream for a longer |
| - enhancing your insulin activity | | | | period which then brings about lower blood sugars. |
| - slowing down the complications associated with | | | | 5. Grapefruit: The fiber in grapefruit is helpful in |
| diabetes These foods include: | | | | lowering your blood cholesterol levels and is also one |
| 1. Fish: Especially deep ocean cold water fish: salmon, | | | | of the best fruits for avoiding sharp increase in your |
| halibut, tuna, and sardines. They are not only rich in | | | | blood sugar levels. As grapefruit can interfere with |
| protein, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and many trace | | | | the absorption of certain prescription medications, |
| minerals, they are also a good source of omega 3's. | | | | please don't hesitate to check with your health care |
| 2. Vegetables: Colorful vegetables are powerful | | | | provider before including grapefruit in your diabetic |
| antioxidants that manage to rein in the damaging | | | | diet. Grapefruit can actually exaggerate the affect of |
| effects of free radicals. Many complications from | | | | cholesterol-lowering drugs, and some drugs used to |
| type 2 diabetes come from the production of free | | | | lower blood pressure. |
| radicals brought on by your high blood sugar levels. | | | | The most nutrient dense "super foods" are fish and |
| The darker and brighter the color of the vegetables, | | | | vegetables, whilst foods containing mostly refined |
| the more nutrient dense the vegetable, eg. spinach | | | | sugar, other carbohydrates and unhealthy fats, are |
| contains more nutrients than lettuce. | | | | nutrient poor. |
| 3. Garlic: Garlic has played a major role in medicine | | | | |