Rather than taking three large meals, try eating small meals.
| FOOD SOURCE | ACTION IN BODY |
| Bell Peppers | Insulin regulation |
| Legumes | Improves blood flow in the kidney and thus kidney function |
| Whole grain | Improve insulin sensitivity |
| Fruits and Vegetables | Stabilizing effects on blood sugar levels |
| Cherries and berries | Boost insulin production, protection against heart disease |
| Fish | Lower the amount of lipids, inhibit thickening of the arteries, reduces inflammations |
| Olive oil | Help raise levels of HDL (the good cholesterol) |
| Cinnamon | Improve r ability to respond to insulin, thus normalizing their blood sugar levels |
| Garlic | Prevent the development of abnormal vascular contraction |
| Walnuts | Lower a diabetic's heart disease risk. |
| Almonds | Lessens cholesterol level and protect against heart disease |
You should follow healthy eating habits such as:
- Limit foods that are high in sugar
- Eat smaller portions, spread out over the day
- Eat whole-grain foods, fruits and vegetables every day
- Limiting your use of alcohol
- Use less salt
Foods to avoid or limit its consumption
- Dried fruits and fruit juices
- Nachos
- Coffee
- Deep fried French fries
- White flour, white bread, white rice
- Cookies
- Fried chicken
- Cream rolls or cakes
- Processed canned fruits
- Hamburgers
- Smoothies (not prepared at home)
- Baked foods
- Pizza
- Flavored water
