4. Beans
When you are planning your meals to help control diabetes you should think about serving a bean cuisine at least twice each week. Every type of beans contains soluble fiber. This includes kidney beans, chickpeas, and even edamame. The soluble fiber helps to tamper down blood sugar if it is high.
In addition, beans are a rich source of protein, which means they can easily be used instead of meat in the main dish. It is important to make sure that you watch the amount of sodium of the beans that you choose to make your meals with. It is best to use fresh beans whenever possible.
Another option is to choose bagged beans and soak them. These take longer to cook, but are better for you overall. If you are using canned beans you will want to make sure to rinse them well before you cook them. This will help lower the amount of sodium.