Making healthy food choices, including controlling portion sizes and reading food labels, is an essential step in maintaining a proper body weight and preventing or managing diabetes. A heart-healthy diet includes foods that are low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium.

Individuals with prediabetes or diabetes have additional food considerations, especially limiting simple carbohydrates. Simple carbs are found in foods like table sugar, cake, soda, candy, and jellies, and consuming them causes an increase in blood glucose.

With so many food options, it can be difficult realize which ones are healthy. If you have prediabetes or diabetes, this chart will help you determine the best choices.

Fish at least twice per week, especially high in omega-3 fatty acid(such as: salmon, lake trout, mackerel, and herring)

Chicken or turkey (without the skin)

Lean beef (round, sirloin, chuck, and loin)

Fruits and Vegetables - deeply colored such as spinach, carrots, peaches and berries Vegetable oils and margarines(soft/tub or liquid)

Fat-free, 1-percent fat, and low-fat dairy products

Unsalted nuts, seeds, and legumes

Fatty meats (such as: fatty beef and pork)

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