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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
    (see full list here)

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

  • apples
  • green beans
  • sweet potatoes
    (see full list here)

Zinc-rich foods support the beta cells inside the pancreas and promote healthy insulin levels.

  • cinnamon
  • green peas
  • mushrooms
    (see full list here)

Vitamin B-rich foods help protect against nerve damage from excessive sugar in the bloodstream.

  • almonds
  • sardines
  • Swiss cheese
    (see full list here)

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

Ready Steady Blood Sugar Smoothie

Food as Medicine

The Ready Steady Blood Sugar Smoothie includes the whole food ingredients listed below. You can find the complete recipe in "The Mix-and-Match Smoothie Guide" here.

Click on any ingredient to see the diverse nutrients and health benefits each one has to offer.

cauliflower
sweet potato
orange
flax seeds
pumpkin seeds
coconut
chia seeds
cinnamon
hemp seeds

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