New! Diabetes Super Foods, Low-Cal Snacks, Easy Fish Tacos

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March 15, 2012

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10 Diabetes Super Foods to Add to Your Grocery Cart Fruits, vegetables, beans, fish are probably already on your shopping list, but did you know a sprinkling of cinnamon can also help lower your blood sugar? Components in cinnamon help the body use insulin more efficiently, so more glucose can enter cells. A recent study found that in people with diabetes, just 1/2 teaspoon a day can significantly lower blood sugar levels. Best ways to enjoy it + 9 other superfoods » SHARE: 15 Healthy Low-Calorie Snack Strategies Tip #13: Eat an apple—with the skin. You'll get about 3 grams of fiber, but the skin packs a double whammy: It's carrying healthy soluble fiber that helps to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, and antioxidants that fight free radicals and lower the risk of diabetes complications. More great snacks to keep blood sugar steady » SHARE: Easy Spring Recipe: Fish Tacos Fast dinner idea: Delicious fish tacos with mango salsa. Bursting with beta-carotene, vitamin C and fiber, this easy-to-prepare recipe is a good source of protein, and a great substitute for higher-fat meat tacos. Also, fatty fish is the best source of omega-3 fatty acids, those remarkable good-for-you fats that help keep the arteries clear. People with diabetes often have high triglycerides and low levels of HDL, the 'good' cholesterol. Omega-3 fatty acids can improve both numbers. Get the recipe » SHARE:   The Digest Diet THE DIGEST DIET sifts out all the hype to deliver an exciting 21-day plan designed to help facilitate your healthy weight loss. We identified 22 of the most powerful, easy-to-do lifestyle changes that we're convinced will help curb cravings AND help with weight loss. Try it RISK FREE for 14 days!   Advertisement   You are subscribed to this email as auquenetmanager.diabetes@blogger.com. You can unsubscribe from this email by updating your preferences. View our privacy policy. Please do not reply to this email. If you have questions or comments, email the editors. Reader's Digest Association 750 Third Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10017 Copyright © 2012 Reader's Digest. All rights reserved.