Add more healthy fat sources to your diet and reduce unhealthy fat sources to lower your HDL levels, improve heart health, and ensure controlled blood sugar levels.
Some sources of healthy fat are listed below:
-- Avocados
-- Nuts and seeds
-- Olive oil
-- Canola oil
4. High-protein foods
For the right growth and functioning of the overall human body, protein is the most essential nutrient. Among its sources are meat, eggs, and fish for non-vegetarians, whereas vegetarians can consume nuts, legumes, beans, and cottage cheese, etc.
Regular consumption of protein-rich foods keeps you full for a longer time and they don't increase your blood sugar levels. However, a 2017 study revealed that regular protein intake in high amounts has mixed results in case of type 2 diabetic individuals, based on the protein type.
If you have diabetes, you should consume foods that are high in protein and low in fat to keep your cholesterol level controlled. A few such foods are listed below:
-- Poultry, i.e. chicken and turkey
-- Fish, i.e. tuna, salmon, etc.
-- Lentils
-- Beans, i.e. kidney or black beans
-- Tofu and soybeans
-- Nuts and seeds
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