Healthy Foods, It's Wise for Diabetics to Eat In Moderation

Eating is one of life's great pleasures that doesn't have to change because you've received a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. You will have to think about what goes into your mouth a little more than most people, but your blood sugar levels and body weight will be healthier for it.

As you begin making positive changes to your diabetic meal plan, it's important to keep in mind the fact at times, you can get too much of a good thing. There are foods considered to be very healthy, but if you eat too much of them, they could do more harm than good.

Let's look at what these healthy foods are so you can moderate them in your diabetic meal plan...

1. Omega Fatty Acids. The first type of food - or nutrient found in food - you need to be careful of is omega fatty acids. First, if you consume too much omega-6 fatty acids, this can tilt your omega fat ratio in favor of inflammation, which is detrimental to your health.

But likewise, consuming too much omega-3 fatty acids, whether in the form of oily varieties of fish or supplements, could lead to blood thinning and issues associated with that.

Many people are now taking fish oil supplements to boost their omega-3 fatty acid intake but do keep in remember you can overdo it with these.

2. Tuna. Tuna is another healthy food to eat in moderation. While it's an excellent source of lean protein and is carb-free, it also does contain mercury. And, too much mercury can be very harmful to your system.

If you are eating albacore tuna, limit it to just 1 to 2 servings per week. If you are eating chunk light tuna, you can increase this up to 3 to 4 servings per week, unless you are pregnant. Then avoid it entirely.

3. Cruciferous Vegetables. Finally, also be careful about how many cruciferous vegetables you take in. Cruciferous vegetables include vegetables such as...

• kale,
• collard greens,
• cabbage,
• broccoli,
• cauliflower, and
• watercress.

While these are all very healthy and provide an abundance of nutrients, they can interfere with your body's ability to absorb iodine, which could lead to hypothyroidism over the long-term.

If you already have thyroid issues, be sure to keep your intake of these vegetables to moderate levels.

So keep these three types of food in mind as you move through your diabetic meal plan. While all of them are healthy, they are only healthy in moderation.

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.

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