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My 5 diabetes super foods

My 5 diabetes super foods 1. BLACK BEANS High in fiber and folate to regulate blood sugar. Use in soups, salads, chili. A 1/2-cup is a serving. Inexpensive, too!

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My 5 diabetes super foods

1. BLACK BEANS

High in fiber and folate to regulate blood sugar. Use in soups, salads, chili. A 1/2-cup is a serving. Inexpensive, too!

2. CHOCOLATE

Many experts say dark chocolate may help control blood sugar. Dark chocolate has more antioxidants than any other food. Sorry, a serving's just 1 ounce.

3. ONIONS

Sulfur and flavonoids give onions a double bang for the buck. Sulfur helps with heart disease, thins the blood and boosts good cholesterol. Eat 'em raw for maximum effect. 1/2-cup is a serving.

4. EDAMAME

Soybeans pack a powerful punch of protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids to stabilize blood sugar. Go right to the source: a 1/2-cup serving of the basic bean, not processed soy products.

5. SWEET POTATOES

With more beta carotene than carrots, they are a low-glycemic index food that keeps blood sugar stabilized. A serving is 1/2 cup. (No candied yams, please!)