Other beneficial foods for diabetic patients

1. Almonds: After oil extraction, almonds are beneficial as they contain no starch, making them good for diabetes management.

2. Bananas: Especially unripe bananas cooked as vegetables. According to the Journal of American Medical Association, bananas combined with skimmed milk can aid weight reduction in diabetic patients.

3. Buttermilk: Contains lactic acid which stimulates the pancreas to secrete insulin, helping control blood sugar levels.

4. Flour Mix: A blend of whole grain flours such as soybean, black gram, jowar, bajra, Bengal gram, wheat bran, and barley is beneficial and can be used to make chapattis.

5. Legumes: Lentils and other legumes release energy slowly, making them especially effective in diabetes diets (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition).

6. Sour Fruits: Tart fruits like sour apples and sour citrus fruits can stimulate the pancreas to increase insulin production.

7. Teas: Parsley tea may lower blood sugar, and some use walnut leaf tea to help control diabetes.

8. Tomatoes: Low in carbohydrates and effective in controlling sugar levels in urine, making them good for diabetics and those managing body weight.

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