We’ve all heard of certain foods that are recommended for us to eat as a part of a healthy diet but have you ever wondered which foods also work well for a diabetic diet? The following foods are specifically beneficial for individuals following a diabetic diet. These foods have a low glycemic index and are packed with vitamins and minerals.

Glycemic index (GI): ranking system that measures how a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood sugar. A food with a high GI raises blood sugar more than a food with a low/medium GI. 

1. Beans

2. Dark leafy greens

3. Citrus fruits

4. Sweet potatoes

5. Garlic

6. Tomatoes

7. Onion

8. Omega-3s

9. Whole grains

10. Nuts

11. Fat free milk & yogurt

12. Berries

Sources:
Diabetes.org
FDA.gov
consumerreports.org