As a diabetic, you may complain about the limited diet options and food choices you have. However, there are a lot of food items you can still try out without worrying about your blood glucose levels spiking up. Here are a few diabetic-friendly foods you can add to your diet on a regular basis.

Broccoli
Broccoli is a great nutritional food for diabetics. In fact, it is hailed as an anti-diabetes superhero, owing to its high sulforaphane content. This compound improves the body’s control of its sugar levels while also providing protection from the ill effects of diabetes, including inflammation and heart disease. Sulforaphane is an active detoxifying agent as well and helps the body transform cancer-causing radicals into easily releasable forms.

Dark chocolate
A rule of the thumb is that if you are a diabetic, anything and everything sweet has to go out of the window. Not dark chocolate though! Loaded with flavonoids, dark chocolate is a diabetic-friendly food and can improve insulin sensitivity while reducing blood glucose levels. These flavonoids can also keep you full for longer periods and reduce your sweet cravings. Furthermore, they help lower the risks of heart disease, stroke, and hypertension.

Blueberries
Blueberries are known for their potent antioxidant effects that protect the body from the harmful effect of free radicals. Another remarkable fact about blueberries is that they can help regulate the blood glucose levels in the body effectively. They contain lots of soluble and insoluble fiber. While the insoluble fiber helps flush out fat from the body, the soluble fiber improves blood sugar control by slowing the digestion process. These tiny fruits also contain a chemical called anthocyanin. This helps the body release a hormone called adiponectin, which helps improve insulin sensitivity and lowers blood sugar effectively.

Fish
It is a known fact that inflammation can worsen diabetes to a great extent. The high protein content in fish acts as a slimming agent while its fat content helps cool down the body and prevent inflammation. Including fish in your diet can also reduce your chances of being affected by stroke and heart disease, if you are a diabetic. However, stay away from fried fish and opt for boiled, steamed or baked varieties for more benefits.

Walnuts
Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid and polyunsaturated fatty acids, both of which reduce inflammation. Walnuts are rich sources of Vitamin E, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and L-arginine, etc. which make them the best choices for those antiviral, antioxidant, anti-high cholesterol and anticancer actions. These substances can also slow down the progression of conditions like diabetes and its after effects. Plus the fiber content of walnuts makes it a nutritional snack that will prevent hunger pangs and keep you full for longer periods.

As a diabetic, you may be worried about forgoing your favorite foods and snacks in place of tasteless substitutes. These foods will help you regain your taste buds while ensuring that your blood glucose levels are in check and your body protected from the risks of heart disease and the other side effects of diabetes.

Nowadays, the furniture market offers some stunning designs and multifunctional pieces that are priced affordably and come in multiple sizes to suit the space where you want to keep them. Folding furniture items are available too. These usually burst with surprises. You never know what these can be modified and transformed into until you actually do it. They are a great option, especially for small homes, as they take very less space when not in use and are as functional as any other type of furniture item.

Foldable furniture is also very useful when unexpected guests arrive and you make earnest efforts to make them comfortable. Hence, every foldable furniture item is designed keeping in mind that they can be easily handled by the owners and are therefore made up of light objects. Unlike other big wooden furniture items, folding furniture items are lightweight and are comparatively easier to handle and to move around. They include folding chairs, folding sofas, folding ladders, folding tables, etc.

Portable folding tables
The folding table is a very common furniture item which can be found in most households. It is available in various sizes, designs and configurations and made of wood, plastic, metal, or similar materials. There are also many manufacturers that use special materials while producing them, such as engineered wood. They are available in many colors like black, white, or yellow. Folding tables make perfect extras when you have guests. These are always great to have around.

A folding table folds flat and can be stored very neatly when it is not in use, making itself a great space saving furniture option for occasional use.

• Uses: They can be used in buildings like homes, churches, offices, schools, etc. that have spaces or rooms intended for different functions. They can be used for sit-down activities, and then can easily be removed when some free space is needed. They can also be used as a tea-table for serving guests, friends, kids or family and can be used in balconies as well. Apart from these, folding tables are also used for professional wrestling, with the wooden ones being the preferred option.
• Styles: There are different styles of folding tables used according to different needs and convenience.
  • The card tables for playing card games or board games.
  • The general-use table for home and office use.
  • Banquet table
  • Ironing board table for ironing clothes
  • Personal table
  • Folding picnic table

Nowadays, folding tables are used not only in small homes but also in large spaces, because you never know when you need more counter space and it’s always good to have them around. Feel free to store folding tables under the bed or behind doors when not in use.

Smoothies have come to replace breakfast for a lot of people. The reason is pretty simple, morning is the busiest part of everyone’s day. You rush around getting ready for work and to start your day. Most often, the one thing that takes a beating and that is often neglected is breakfast. So, if you find yourself missing on some solid breakfast, despair not. Grab some yogurt and make some smoothie for yourself to have it on-the-go.

Many smoothie recipes call for yogurt. This is because yogurt smoothies are the healthiest of the lot with their rich probiotic content. Also, when you add your preferred fruit or vegetable, you get all the vitamins and energy essential for your body. Yogurt smoothies can also help you get rid of your hunger pangs and cravings. You can gulp down on these delicious yogurt smoothies. Use these awesome yogurt smoothies recipes to make something healthy and take it along with you.

• Spicy blueberry smoothie: This yogurt-based smoothie has a hint of spice along with the tangy-ness of blueberries. Combine half cup blueberries, one teaspoon ground cinnamon, one cup yogurt and one cup milk (low-fat, if you prefer). Add ice and sugar if you desire. To make the smoothie thicker, add one more cup of yogurt and reduce milk by half.
• Fruity yogurt smoothie: In the blender, blend one banana, one cup strawberries, half cup yogurt, one-fourth cup pineapple juice, one teaspoon of orange juice and milk  and one teaspoon of sugar (if preferred). You can use any berries, if strawberries are not available.
• Pineapple banana smoothie: This yogurt smoothie recipe needs one medium banana, one cup of crushed pineapple, one cup yogurt, and one cup orange juice. Blend everything together until you get a smooth consistency.
• Shot of spice smoothie: Blend together one cup chilled apple cider, one cup milk (low fat, if preferred), one cup yogurt, one banana, half cup sliced blackberries, two teaspoons honey, one-fourth teaspoon of ground cinnamon, white pepper, cardamom and nutmeg each.
• Cinnamon bun smoothie: This smoothie is as satisfying as having cinnamon rolls. In a blender, process half a frozen banana, half cup almond milk, half cup water, one fourth teaspoon of ground cinnamon, one fourth cup oats, and half cup of yogurt. Add ice cubes if desired.

Since mornings are rushed, you can make these smoothies at night and store in the fridge. In the morning, grab some yummy yogurt smoothie on the way as you go about your day.