Type 2 Diabetes - Which Carb Match-Up Is Best?

Most people don't realize food is a drug and we are addicted to it. We are not what we eat but we will certainly become what we eat. We really need to think wisely about our food choices. Everyone, not just those people who are facing the challenges associated with Type 2 diabetes, are fixated on what we should avoid eating - making those taboo foods even more desirable.Nevertheless, it is important to avoid some foods. As you're going about your diet protocol, one thing you must make sure you keep in mind at all times is the carbohydrates you're consuming regularly. Choose the wrong carbs and you'll notice...

you feel miserable,

your blood sugar is not staying at a healthy level, and

you may suffer from fat gain.
Choose the right carbs and many of these problems will be a thing of the past.But, do you know which carbs are best?Let's walk you through a few different match-ups, so you can see if you can spot the winner of the group...1. Sweet Potatoes Versus Brown Rice. The first match-up is a common one - you may find yourself debating about these two each time you go to prepare dinner. Should you opt for sweet potatoes or is brown rice a superior choice?In this case, while both are good, the sweet potatoes are better. Brown rice is quite low on the GI scale, but sweet potatoes are going to be chalk full of nutrients - far more than brown rice is.


Therefore, in terms of your overall health status, it's the one to be turning to.2. Oatmeal Versus Bran Flakes. It's also important you think about the comparison of oatmeal versus bran flakes. Which wins there?You know you need to start your day off with a balanced breakfast but which of these will come out ahead?Choose oatmeal 100% of the time. As long as you're purchasing unsweetened, plain oatmeal and cooking it yourself, it will be the superior option.Bran flakes are often high in sodium and will usually contain far more sugar than you imagine, so are not an ideal choice for someone aiming to control their blood sugar and the effect high blood sugar will have on their body.3. Apples Versus Berries. Finally, the last match-up you may be considering is when it comes to fruit. Should you opt for a crunchy apple or sweet berries?If blood sugar is your top concern, choose the berries. Berries will not contain as much total sugar as the apple will, and are higher in antioxidants as well.Apples are great for taking the edge off hunger but, in terms of actual nutrients, they fall quite short to berries.So as you navigate through your diet plan, make sure you keep these points in mind. Always think not just total carb count, but nutrition as well.