If you have type 2 diabetes, you should be eating a wide variety of healthy carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Based on the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) recommendations, here's a list of foods you should eat often:
Poultry Eggs Nuts Whole grains Unsweetened tea 1% or fat-free milk Black, kidney and pinto beans Non-starchy vegetables (spinach, green beans, asparagus) The ADA also recommends reducing or avoiding fried foods and processed grains, added salt and sweeteners, full-fat dairy, frozen or canned vegetables with sauces and sugary drinks like sodas and fruit juices. Steer clear of eating too many carbohydrates, which break down into glucose in the blood faster than other types of foods. Bread, grains, pasta, milk, fruit and starchy vegetables have the highest amount of carbs and should be kept to a minimum. Sometimes, living with type 2 diabetes can feel like depriving yourself of treats in favor of healthy diabetic diet options. But by finding foods that satisfy your cravings while supplementing your diet, you can plan a diet that works.