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Keeping your blood sugar at a healthy level can help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Try these foods for better blood sugar control. Reach for fiber-rich whole grains, like quinoa,
that are digested slowly, keeping blood sugar from spiking. The best part is, quinoa cooks
in just 15 minutes. Spinach is an easy way to get magnesium, which helps your body use
insulin to process blood sugar more efficiently. One cup of cooked spinach delivers 40 percent
of your daily dose of the mineral. Finally, you don't have to avoid fruit altogether if
you're watching your blood sugar, just make smart choices. Pears are perfect because they're
low on the glycemic index, which measures how quickly a food raises your blood sugar.
Eating a lower-glycemic-index diet can slash your diabetes risk by an impressive 67 percent.
Of course, there's not one magic food that can lower your blood sugar, but a balanced
diet of nutrient-rich foods and sensible portion sizes can help.