4. Coconut Water
A better alternative to sports drinks is coconut water. It is great for a diabetic because it is low in sugar and is plenty rich in minerals and vitamins which actually work to stabilize sugar. It’s sweet, it’s light, can serve as the base for many great tasting smoothies. It’s honestly one of Mother Nature’s perfect drinks.
5. Black Tea
One Chinese study showed that black tea has the highest levels of polysaccharides, which slow the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream. A new German study found, sipping three to four cups a day could lower the risk for developing diabetes by 16 percent. Tea may also help reduce your risk of stroke and heart disease.
6. Real Hot Chocolate
Now, we’re not talking the sugary, watered-down mess you may get from a local picnic. Make yourself some real hot chocolate with almond milk: it’s a fantastic excuse to indulge in chocolate. Cocoa has been shown to improve glucose metabolism and decrease blood pressure. Use highly nutritious, low-fat, low-sugar almond milk and add dark cocoa powder or melt down real dark chocolate.
7. Water
Yep, just plain, ol’ water. It might sound simple, but this drink is often overlooked. Water is life and since our body is made up of so much water, it’s only natural that keeping your body hydrated with it can help fight off a number of diseases, including diabetes. Be sure to get in at least 4-6 glasses of water a day. You can even supplement that by eating foods high in water. For the full list, click here.