10 Superfoods For Blood Sugar Balance

Find out what 10 superfoods to put on the menu for blood sugar balance and what to do to prevent blood sugar highs and lows.

Getting diagnosed with type two diabetes is scary and overwhelming, especially in the first days, weeks, or months…

The mental fatigue of making several decisions a day related to monitoring blood sugar, diet, exercise, doctors, and medication ― and keeping up with all the little signs the body could give that could mean your blood sugar is off can be tough.

This article will save you some of that mental fatigue by compiling a list with some of the best tips and foods we’ve found to be most effective for blood sugar balance.

Some of the best foods include whole foods (i.e., not processed) because they’re high in fiber.

Fiber helps prevent high insulin spikes by regulating the body’s use of sugars while keeping hunger in check.

Simple carbohydrates (bread, pasta, rice, cookies, etc.) turn into glucose very fast in the system and cause spikes in blood sugar so it’s best to avoid them.

Complex carbs (like sweet potatoes), on the other hand, are healthier and safe to eat.

Now that we have that out the way, let’s get to the best of the best foods you can add to your diet to normalize your blood sugar levels.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar — also known as “ACV” — has long been used to treat various health-related issues.

It is even said that Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, was prescribing it 3000 years ago, along with honey, to treat a variety of illnesses.

So, it comes as no surprise that it’s the #1 most important “food” to add to a diabetic’s diet.

Why? Because it not only helps to regulate blood sugar but also helps curb carbohydrate cravings.

It has also been shown to help people manage weight naturally when taken 30 minutes before eating.

Bitter Melon

Bitter melon truly lives up to its name; it’s bitter!

However, if you can get over the bitter taste, your blood sugar will forever be grateful to you (As the saying goes, if it tastes bad, it must be good for you).

Anyway bitter melon is one of the most powerful plants for lowering blood sugar levels quickly. 

It contains at least three active substances with anti-diabetic properties, including charantin, vicine, and an insulin-like compound known as polypeptide-p.

These substances can work individually or together to help reduce blood sugar levels.

You can tame its bitterness by marinating it in yogurt, lemon juice, and salt before cooking it.

Dark Chocolate

Although Dark chocolate is slightly less sweet than milk chocolate, it makes up for the taste with a wide range of health benefits.

Dark chocolate is rich in cocoa, which contains high amounts of flavonoids.

These flavonoids help improve insulin sensitivity, reduce insulin resistance, drop fasting blood glucose, and reduce cravings.

You can add dark chocolate to Greek yogurt and eat it with fruits, such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, as a healthy dessert.

Just make sure you get 85% cocoa or higher for the best effects! I like this one from amazon.

Cinnamon

In Ancient Egypt, cinnamon was a highly prized ingredient that was at one point valued more than gold, perhaps for a good reason.

Several studies have shown that this spice is a powerful blood-sugar reducer.

It has also been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and has tons of powerful antioxidants.

Add it to anything and EVERYTHING.  It’s great in tea, coffee, oats, yogurt, and on pretty much anything you cook.

You can get good-quality cinnamon from amazon here.

Leafy Greens

Leafy greens are a rich source of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which all lower blood pressure levels and provide a good source of fiber to help lower blood sugar.

Additionally, vegetables like beet greens, bok choy, cabbage, arugula, carrots, and many other vegetables allow you to feel full while keeping the calorie count low.

Blueberries

Blueberries have a slightly sweet taste and lots of healthy blood sugar benefits.

According to several studies, blueberries are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals, which help reduce the risk of diabetes, cognitive decline in the elderly, and even certain types of cancer.

They also contain high amounts of flavonoids and fiber to improve insulin sensitivity.

Eat a handful as a great way to improve health, and did I mention that they taste GREAT 😊.

Turmeric

Tumeric — also known as Indian saffron — is a trendy ingredient these days. Tumeric latte, turmeric chia pudding, turmeric tea, turmeric…. Uh, everything!

This 4000-year-old spice is everywhere, and for a good reason.

According to this study, Tumeric dramatically improves insulin sensitivity and lowers blood sugar levels.

It’s also VERY EASY to incorporate into your diet because you can add it to anything you cook (veggies, meats, etc.).

Add it to meals or even to a glass of apple cider vinegar for potent health benefits and effects!

Japanese Sencha

Sencha green tea excites the taste buds with a nuttier and more refreshing taste (compared to regular green tea).

Sencha helps keep your mind sharp even as you age, preventing diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia.

It’s also packed with healthy antioxidants to help balance blood sugar levels and prevent the risk of getting type 2 diabetes.

And oh, it’s been touted as having 10x the effects of regular green, so be sure to try some.

This Japanese Sencha is my all-time favorite from Amazon.

Chia Seeds

These small seeds are pretty impressive!

Chia seeds have more healthy omega-3 fats and fiber than flax or other grain seeds to help you feel fuller longer, prevent sugar spikes, block inflammation, and keep cholesterol down.

Wild Fish

Wild Fish like salmon, halibut, and tuna contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.

These omega-3s help regulate blood pressure, decrease inflammation, and even decrease the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Eating Fish almost nightly or supplementing with omega 3’s in the diet is great for those with diabetes.

It’s also essential to choose wild fish over farmed to avoid toxic pollutants, mercury, and pesticides.

To use fish oil as a natural supplement for blood sugar balance, take 1,000 milligrams daily. I use these.

Let’s Get Real

Before you go, I’d like to get real with you for a second.

How many times have you seen an article like this and taken action on the information given?

If you’re like most people only 0.5% of the time. Most of us read such articles and forget about them by the next day.

I know this because I’ve done the same thing.

I read several diet books on how to lose weight, balance my blood sugar, etc. (67 plus, to be exact) without making any progress.

I’ve also been dieting since I was 9, am over 50 years now.

When I got to the point of needing insulin, I knew it was time to make some SERIOUS changes.

The biggest one was ditching all one size fits all kinds of diets and focusing on using one single diet that was specifically engineered for type 2 diabetes.

And that has made all the difference.

The point I am trying to make is, please take your health seriously, and don’t wait for your doctor, nutritionist, or support group, to do it for you. Only you can!

Incorporating these foods into your diet will help, but you’ll spend so much time googling for recipes and browsing through several diet books for additional menus you’ll end up too mentally fatigued to take action.

My advice is… get a type 2 diabetes-specific plan and stick to it until you see results.

If you would like to take immediate control of your diabetes health, gain energy, improve your quality of life, and reduce or eliminate your meds, be sure to check our Free Type 2 Diabetes Lies Ebook. 

It has everything you need to start reversing type 2 diabetes and prediabetes naturally.  

And if you have any questions, please leave a comment below.

To your good health!

Bob.

 

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