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8. Eggs Eggs are incredibly nutritious, and also have a score of 0 on the glycemic index scale. Vitamin B12 in eggs enhances neural repair, and its choline content further contributes to improved neural health, helping your body communicate properly with itself.
Eating eggs regularly can actually help reduce your risk of heart disease and other complications.
7. Potatoes You want to ensure you pair potatoes with protein or fiber to slow digestion as it is high on the glycemic index. But the potatoes contain Vitamin B6 which is essential for neural health and function.
Also, it is high in lipoic acid that plays a major role in converting blood sugar into usable energy.
6. Broccoli Broccoli is another food high in vitamin B which is important for nerve regeneration and function. It is further full of antioxidants, protecting your cells and nerves from harm.
This green veggie is also rated only 15 on the glycemic index scale which barely impacts your blood sugar levels.
5. Raspberries Raspberries are rated at only 32 on the glycemic index scale which has a fairly low impact on your blood sugar levels. The antioxidants it contains work in the body to prevent damage caused by free radicals.
Raspberries are also wonderful for better digestion, heart health, improved brain power and cognition, and eye health.
4. Avocados Avocados are full of healthy fats that support and protect information-carrying neurons. This type of fat actually improves the brain’s ability to control your muscles.
Loaded with fiber, avocados are also a great go-to to help balance your blood sugar.
3. Nuts Most of the nuts fall between 0 and 20 on the glycemic index scale. They are rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals as well as protein, fat, and fiber - all are INCREDIBLY useful when it comes to stabilizing blood sugar levels.
2. Black Beans Black beans are such a great source of protein, they can help slow digestion and regulate blood sugar.
These beans are also full of antioxidants that prevent damage caused by free radicals which can lower inflammation throughout the body, slowing or preventing nerve and cell damage.
1. Oatmeal Oatmeal provides a great source of dietary fiber which is great for digestion and for slowing the absorption of food through the digestive tract. Fiber can also contribute to a stable nervous system by preventing blood sugar levels from creeping up too high.
Oats contain a soluble fiber called Beta-Glucan that is associated with reduced blood sugar levels and improved insulin response. They can also aid the management of diabetes by helping in achieving healthy weight loss.
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