11 Low Glycemic Foods to Keep Your Blood Sugar Levels Down

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5. Leafy Greens

You probably knew this was coming. We are always encouraged to eat our leafy greens, no matter the ailment. That’s because foods like lettuce, spinach, collards, kale, Swiss chard, and turnip greens are high in fiber and critical nutrients. Two in particular, magnesium and vitamin A, can help lower blood sugar.

If you can manage 1.35 servings per day, you’ll get a 14% reduction in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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