Blood Sugar Support
Chromium picolinate is found in high levels in vegetables like nutrition-rich broccoli, which is the ideal superfood for diabetics in helping balance out blood sugar levels. Over 80 percent of us suffer from at least a low level of a magnesium deficiency, and it can result in leg cramps, insomnia and yes, diabetes.Sep 28, 2017
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Peas and tomatoes do contain low or moderate amounts, ALSO Asparagus, potatoes, romaine lettuce, spinach, so when you consume high amounts of these you are getting a good dose.
Vitamin B1/ Thiamine
1. Nutritional Yeast
2 Tbsp: 9.6 mg (640%
2 Tbsp: 9.6 mg (640%
3. Sunflower Seeds
1 cup: 2.0 mg (164%
1 cup: 2.0 mg (164%
4. Macadamia Nuts
1 cup: 1.6 mg (132%
1 cup: 1.6 mg (132%
9. White Beans
1/3 cup dried, or about 1 cup cooked: .53 mg (44%)
1/3 cup dried, or about 1 cup cooked: .53 mg (44%)
13. Beef Liver
1 3 oz. piece cooked: .32 mg (26%
1 3 oz. piece cooked: .32 mg (26%
Benfotiamine Supplements
Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble form of thiamin, or vitamin B-1, It has special active properties that make it beneficial for supporting glucose metabolism. Benfotiamine supplements are great for anyone concerned with glucose health, kidney health and ocular health
vitamin B1
Spinach | 1 cup | 41.4 | 0.17 | 14% | very good | |
Cabbage | 1 cup | 43.5 | 0.11 | 9% | very good |
Sunflower Seeds | 0.25 cup | 204.4 | 0.52 | 43% | very good | |
Green Peas | 1 cup | 115.7 | 0.36 | 30% | very good |
Sweet Potato | 1 cup | 180.0 | 0.21 | 18% | good |
Blood Sugar Control
Manganese is needed to help multiple enzymes in a process called gluconeogenesis. Gluconeogenesis is the scientific term for conversion of substances like amino acids or organic acids into sugar.
Manganese
Raspberries | 1 cup | 64.0 | 0.82 | 41 | 11.5 | excellent |
Strawberries | 1 cup | 46.1 | 0.56 | 28 | 10.9 | excellent |
1 cup Spinach cooked
vitamin K987%
vitamin A105%
manganese84%
folate66%
magnesium39%
iron36%
copper34%
vitamin B232%
vitamin B626%
vitamin E25%
calcium24%
vitamin C24%
potassium24%
fiber17%
vitamin B114%
phosphorus14%
zinc12%
protein11%
choline8%
selenium5%
Molibdenum
Oats | 0.25 cup | 151.7 | 28.86 | 64% | 7.6 | excellent |
Tomatoes | 1 cup | 32.4 | 9.00 | 20 | 11.1 | excellent |
Kidney Be | 1 cup | 224.8 | 132.75 | 295 | 23.6 | excellent |
Cucumber | 1 cup | 15.6 | 5.20 | 12 | 13.3 | excellent |
Romaine Lettuce | 2 cups | 16.0 | 5.64 | 13 | 14.1 | excellent |
Eggs | 1 each | 77.5 | 8.50 | 19 | 4.4 | very good |
Carrots | 1 cup | 50.0 | 6.10 | 14 | 4.9 | very good |