Are You Overlooking These High Fiber Foods

A high-fiber diet can help people with Type 2 diabetes reduce their insulin intake, even when lots of fruits are eaten. If you want to manage your blood sugar, one thing you need to include more of in your daily meal plan is high-fiber foods. Fiber-rich foods...

• do not contribute to raising blood sugar levels,
• help controls hunger, and
• will help provide long-lasting energy.

If you're like most people, you likely have a few of your own favorite high-fiber go-tos. But, it's an excellent idea to change it up from time to time, bringing new foods into your menu.

Let's look at a few of the best high-fiber foods that could be missing from your meal plan...

1. Pears. Pears are a delicious sweet fruit, so an excellent way to combat any craving. While they are slightly higher in calories than some other fruits at around 100 or so per fruit, they do boast a high dose of fiber at 5.5 grams per 100-gram serving.

If you typically dine on apples as your fruit of choice, you might consider making this swap now.

2. Avocado. Another food too often overlooked is the avocado. Rich in healthy sources of dietary fat, this fruit is very low in sugar. It also packs a healthy dose of fiber, containing 10 grams per one cup serving. Remember it is a higher calorie fruit, however, so monitor your serving size carefully. Do not, however, avoid it because of that. It provides the healthy form of fat you need to include in your healthy meal plan.

3. Artichokes. If you haven't had an artichoke in as long as you can remember (if you've ever had one at all!), it's time to add this vegetable to your regular meal plan.

Artichokes are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and will also provide you with 6.9 grams of dietary fiber per serving. It's a perfect lower calorie option to fill out your meal.

4. Popcorn. Finally, if you want something to snack on while you watch TV at night, popcorn is food you don't need to feel guilty about eating! That is provided, of course, it's not the butter laden variety.

Popcorn contains both soluble and insoluble fiber coming in at 14.5 grams per 100-gram serving. Granted most people won't eat 100 grams per serving, but no matter how much you eat, by weight it's a very high-fiber food.

It's also quite low in total calories, which is again why it's ideal for snacking purposes.

Add these high-fiber foods to your meal plan more often and your body will thank you. Your blood sugar levels will be lower, and you will lose weight as well.

Although managing Type 2 diabetes can be very challenging, it is not a condition you must just live with. Make simple changes to your daily routine - include exercise to help lower both your blood sugar levels and your weight.

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