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Sources of complex carbsAvoid simple carbohydrates and foods laden with sugars, corn syrup, honey and other sweeteners, which your body digests quickly, rapidly releasing glucose into the bloodstream and then sending you on a sugar crash, which lowers your blood sugar. Instead go for complex carbohydrates, which take longer to digest, so your glucose levels don't go up and down to such extremes. Look for whole grains such as brown rice and whole wheat bread. -
You can find protein in nonanimal sources.With each meal, you should also have a protein, which takes the body even longer to break down and release into the bloodstream than complex carbs. It also provides amino acids and important minerals that your body needs to function properly. Choose from hormone-free lean meats, beans, nuts and seeds. Avoid red meat and animal sources that are high in saturated fat as this kind of fat has been linked to heart disease, obesity and a whole host of health problems. -
Sources of fiberIn addition to lean meat, avoid full-fat dairy sources such as milk and cheese. As for other sources of fats, eggs and oils should be consumed in moderation. Replace the fat with fiber, which cannot be digested by the system itself. Foods high in fiber are very slowly digested by the body, so that your blood sugar levels remain steady. It also slows down how quickly your body absorbs sugar.
