150 Good Foods for Diabetes
You need foods rich in fiber, magnesium, antioxidants, healthy fats, and low-glycemic carbs to balance blood sugar.
I have categorized the entire good food chart into 14 categories for easier tracking and planning.
| Food Type | Food Name |
|---|---|
| Fruits | Apples, Berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries), Cherries, Grapefruit, Oranges, Pears, Plums, Kiwi, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Peaches, Apricots, Lemons, Limes, Avocado |
| Vegetables | Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Asparagus, Bell peppers, Zucchini, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Carrots, Onions, Garlic, Mushrooms |
| Grains and Grain Products | Quinoa, Brown rice, Wild rice, Oats, Barley, Buckwheat, Bulgur wheat, Whole wheat bread, Whole grain pasta, Steel-cut oats, Amaranth, Millet, Farro, Whole wheat tortillas, Bran cereal |
| Legumes | Lentils, Black beans, Kidney beans, Chickpeas, Navy beans, Pinto beans, Lima beans, Split peas, Black-eyed peas, Edamame |
| Nuts | Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, Macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts, Hazelnuts, Pine nuts, Cashews, Pumpkin seeds |
| Spices | Cinnamon, Turmeric, Ginger, Garlic powder, Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Rosemary, Cumin, Paprika, Black pepper, Cayenne pepper, Cloves, Nutmeg, Cardamom |
| Milk and Milk Products | Greek yogurt (unsweetened), Low-fat milk, Cottage cheese, Ricotta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, Goat cheese, Kefir, Buttermilk, Almond milk (unsweetened) |
| Meat and Meat Products | Salmon, Tuna, Sardines, Mackerel, Chicken breast, Turkey breast, Lean beef, Pork tenderloin, Eggs, Tofu |
| Fats and Oils | Olive oil, Avocado oil, Flaxseed oil, Chia seeds, Hemp seeds, Coconut oil, Sesame oil, Walnut oil, Sunflower oil, Canola oil |
| Beverages | Water, Green tea, Black tea, Herbal teas, Vegetable juice, Bone broth, Coconut water, Sparkling water, Coffee (black), Kombucha (low sugar) |
| Sweets and Desserts | Dark chocolate (85% cacao), Sugar-free jello, Chia pudding, Greek yogurt parfait, Berries with whipped cream, Nuts and seeds mix, Homemade fruit popsicles, Stevia-sweetened treats, Monk fruit desserts, Coconut macaroons |
| Condiments | Apple cider vinegar, Lemon juice, Lime juice, Mustard, Hot sauce, Salsa, Pesto, Tahini, Hummus, Olive tapenade |
| Dietary Supplements | Chromium, Magnesium, Vitamin D, Omega-3 fatty acids, Alpha-lipoic acid |
| Miscellaneous | Shirataki noodles, Kelp noodles, Cauliflower rice, Zucchini noodles, Spaghetti squash |
