Type 2 diabetes afflicts an estimated 28 million Americans. Many moreperhaps 85 millionhave prediabetes, meaning that their blood sugar level is abnormal. For both diabetics and prediabetics, eating strategically is essential. The right diet can help those with diabetes manage their blood sugar and help prediabetics lower the risk of developing full-blown type 2 diabetes.
Dietary protein can be advantageous for people grappling with blood sugar issues. It increases satiety, that feeling of being full. A lot of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight so dealing with hunger is a concern, confirms Amy Campbell, R.D., a certified diabetes educator in Boston. Foods high in protein fill them up, so theyre more able to stick to a healthy eating plan.
Eggs are a delicious anytime food, low in carbohydrate and portion-controlled. And they are the perfect accompaniment to fiber-rich plant-based foods such as Swiss chard, quinoa, and black beans, such as in this Egg Muffin Cups recipe, created in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America.
For more information, check out the following resources:
- Eggs Take on Diabetes: http://www.ciaprochef.com/eggs/EggsandDiabetes/
- The Incredible Edible Egg Online Learning Experience: http://www.ciaprochef.com/Eggs/