OATMEAL AND OAT BRAN
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Oat bran lowers blood sugar significantly, provided it is cooked quickly or served without boiling in hot milk.
Oats contain beta-glucans, which lower post-meal glucose and insulin levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and lower blood lipids. The glycemic index of oats is 55.
NUTS
Research shows that nuts are very beneficial for diabetics. The best results are obtained in people who replace carbohydrates only with them.
Nuts contain unsaturated omega-6 fatty acids and are an excellent source of vitamin E, minerals – magnesium, potassium, phosphorus. Nuts are also high in fiber. Their IG is 55.
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