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By on March 16th, 2009

Black Beans: Natural Insulin Regulators

Black beans are excellent for regulating insulin because of their high levels of soluble fiber. Dietary fiber is great for slowing down the entry of glucose into the bloodstream. This keeps your pancreas from producing more insulin because there is less glucose in your bloodstream. Because of this feature, black beans are excellent for people with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia, especially organic black beans.

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By on September 16th, 2008

Pulses: Energy Food for Diabetics

Pulses are great for energy because they are high in fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals and complex carbohydrates. They are also healthy because they are low in fat and have no cholesterol. Food that are high in fiber, complex carbohydrates and essential nutrients are great for long-term energy. These foods usually have low glycemic index (GI) value. The lower the GI value, the longer it takes for your body to digest the food for energy. This is a good thing, especially if you are diabetic because glucose is absorbed at a steadier rate, reducing blood sugar spikes.

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