Blood Sugar Balancing

BEST Foods for Balancing Blood Sugar:

Vitamin D-rich foods help support the pancreas and promote good blood sugar control.

• egg yolks
  
• salmon
  
• sardines
  (see full lists here)
  

Magnesium-rich foods support healthy blood sugar levels and may slow down the progression of pre-diabetes into diabetes. 

• dates
• turmeric
  
• zucchini
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Chromium-rich foods help insulin transport glucose into the cells so it can be used for energy.

• apples
• green beans
  
• sweet potatoes
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Zinc-rich foods support the beta cells inside the pancreas and promote healthy insulin levels.

• cinnamon
• green peas
  
• mushrooms
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Vitamin B-rich foods help protect against nerve damage from excessive sugar in the bloodstream.

• almonds
  
• sardines
  
• Swiss cheese
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Omega-3-rich foods help reduce the risk of heart disease which is oftentimes higher in diabetics.

• flax seeds
  
• hemp seeds
  
• walnuts
  (see full list here)
  

Other HELPFUL Foods:

• foods high in calcium
• foods rich in vitamin C
  
• foods rich in polyphenols (phytonutrients)
• high-fiber foods
  
• cinnamon
  
• celery juice
• psyllium husk
  
• chia seeds
  
• garlic
• olives
  
• nuts & seeds
  
• dark chocolate
  
• turmeric
  

WORST Foods for Balancing Blood Sugar:

• refined sugar & high fructose corn syrup
  
• processed & refined grains
  
• sugary flavored coffees & energy drinks
• sodas & fruit juices
  
• artificial sweeteners
  
• fried foods & trans fats
  
• refined vegetable & seed oils
  
• processed, packaged, and fast foods
• high-glycemic foods