3. Barley
When it comes to controlling your diabetes, it goes without saying that most grains should be avoided. However, if you must eat some grains, choose Barley over white rice.
Choosing barley over rice can help reduce the amount of a rise in your blood sugar by nearly seventy percent. In addition, barley can help to keep your blood sugar low and more steady for several hours. The reason for this is because of the soluble fiber that is found in barley.
Other components in barley also help to slow down digestion and the absorption of the carbs. Brown rice does not even compare to barley in this manner when it comes to the choice of grains.
Barley can easily be added to many types of soups or served as aside. It can also be used in casseroles and stir-fries. Quick-cooking, hulled, or pearled are all good choices for barley.