Type 2 Diabetes - Four Vegetables To Add To Your Diabetic Treatment Diet

Along with fruit, vegetables are at the heart of a diabetes prevention or management plan. They will help you keep your weight in check and also protect against heart disease, cancer, and several other health problems. Are you struggling to eat your five to ten servings of vegetables each day? Most people struggle, so you are in good company. One reason many people fail to take in the number of fruits and vegetables they need to eat is simply due to boredom. If you turn to the same vegetables day after day, yet another serving of broccoli, it is no wonder you have become bored.
Liven up your diabetes management plan with a few fresh options that will change how you view this important food group! Here are four delicious vegetables to consider adding to your meal plan starting today...

1. Bok Choy. Bok choy is an incredibly healthy green leafy vegetable that is one of the best non-dairy sources of calcium you can eat, so is ideal for fostering strong bone growth and development.
As well, bok choy is also going to supply a powerful dose of antioxidants, helping to fend off free radical damage. Serve bok choy stir-fried with a little olive oil and garlic for a tasty side dish able to go with just about any meal.
2. Asparagus. Asparagus is the next can't-miss vegetable to include in your diabetes treatment plan. One significant aspect about asparagus is it will act as a natural diuretic in your body. Therefore it may help to rid any excess retained water or bloating you may be experiencing.
If you are feeling a little heavier than usual - perhaps you ate a salty meal and the salt intake has left you feeling bloated: asparagus can help. Asparagus is also low on the Glycemic Index, so is an excellent choice for keeping your blood sugar levels in check.
3. Shitake Mushrooms. Shitake mushrooms are another unusual vegetable to add into your diabetic eating plan. This mushroom variety offers a unique taste and works well in stir-fry's as well as in Asian soups. These mushrooms are also relatively high in protein as compared to other vegetables, so if you have issues in meeting your protein needs, shitake mushrooms are one vegetable to consider adding to your meal plan.

4. Cabbage. Last but not least, don't overlook cabbage. Cabbage is another leafy vegetable that offers serious cancer-fighting protection. The phytonutrient content of cabbage is incredibly high, so the one you will want to include in your protocol.
Cabbage is also relatively low in calories, so an easy add to just about any type of eating plan. Try it shredded and prepared into a healthy coleslaw or cooked in the form of cabbage rolls or cabbage soup. There are several possibilities.
So don't succumb to eating the same old boring vegetables day after day. Liven up your menu with any of these.

Although managing your disease can be very challenging, Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. You can make simple changes to your daily routine and lower both your weight and your blood sugar levels. Hang in there, the longer you do it, the easier it gets.
For nearly 25 years, Beverleigh Piepers has searched for and found a number of secrets to help you build a healthy body.