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12 delicious foods that can help your blood sugar

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#1 Broccoli 

Broccoli and broccoli sprouts contain sulforaphane, a plant chemical that helps regulate blood sugar with raw or lightly steamed preparations being the most effective.

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#2 Sea Food

Seafood, rich in protein and healthy fats, may help regulate blood sugar levels by slowing digestion and preventing spikes.  Fatty fish like salmon have been shown to improve blood sugar regulation.

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Pumpkin is rich in fiber, antioxidants, and polysaccharides,  it a great choice for blood sugar regulation. Pumpkin extracts and powders have been shown to decrease blood sugar

#3 Pumpkin and pumpkin seeds

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#4 Okra (lady's finger)

Okra, a fruit with blood-sugar-lowering compounds, contains polysaccharides and flavonoids that inhibit certain enzymes

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Nuts like peanuts and almonds may help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce fasting and post-meal blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.

#5 Nuts and nut butter 

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#6 Beans and lentils

Beans and lentils are rich in nutrients, fiber, and protein that help regulate blood sugar levels by slowing digestion and improving blood sugar response after meals

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Berries are a great source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and can improve blood sugar control by enhancing insulin sensitivity and improving glucose clearance.

#7 Berries

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#8 Avocados

Avocados are rich in healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that help improve blood sugar levels and may protect against metabolic syndrome.

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Oats and oat bran are high in soluble fiber which can significantly reduce blood sugar levels and improve HbA1c levels.

#9 Oats and Oat Bran

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#10 Citrus fruits

Citrus fruits can lower blood sugar levels due to their fiber and plant compounds.  They're low glycemic and may improve insulin sensitivity.

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#11 Eggs

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Eggs are highly nutritious, rich in protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Studies have linked their consumption to better glucose control.

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#12 Kimchi and sauerkraut

Kimchi and sauerkraut are fermented foods containing probiotics, minerals, and antioxidants, which can improve blood sugar and insulin sensitivity.

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