Dont be afraid to shop the frozen aisle.
These blood-sugar-friendly freezer foods are easy on the wallet, too.
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The frozen aisle has long had a reputation for featuring less-than-nutritious food.
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You also can save time on prep, all while reducing food waste.
The key here is identifying the freezer staples that help balance blood glucose.
With the help of registered dietitians, heres what we found.
The 10 Best Frozen Foods for Blood Sugar
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We love frozenbroccolibecause it is pre-cut, slashing prep time.
Make crispy frozen broccoli byroastingorair-fryingthe florets.
Our14 Recipes That Start with a Bag of Frozen Broccolialso come in clutch on busy weeknights.
Frozen Spinach
We love using frozen spinach forside dishes.
And that means youll consume more nutrients.
Frozen Kale
Kale is another leafy green that freezes well and has an impressive nutritional profile.
Frozen Corn
Cornis a perfect side dish because it is both a whole grain and a vegetable.
Frozen Avocado
Avocados are packed with unsaturated fats that promote heart health.
Frozen Fish
Protein helps slow digestion and blunts carb and sugar absorption, stabilizing blood sugar levels.
Lean options like fish are excellent to include in a balanced meal pattern.
Specifically, plain frozen fish likesalmonand cod are full of nutrients.
Shrimps are quick to defrost, and are packed with protein.
They can be just as nutritious as fresh, with the advantage of offering flexibility with meal creations.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.Frozen Foods: Convenient and Nutritious.
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FoodData Central.Broccoli, frozen, cooked, no added fat.
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FoodData Central.Spinach,raw.
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FoodData Central.Spinach, frozen, cooked, no added fat.
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FoodData Central.Kale, frozen, cooked, no added fat.
2019;9(9):430. doi:10.3390/biom9090430
Glycemic Index Guide.Sweet Corn.
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
FoodData Central.Corn, frozen, cooked, no added fat.
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FoodData Central.Berries, NFS.
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FoodData Central.Individually Quick Frozen Avocado Chunks.
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
FoodData Central.Fish, cod, Pacific, cooked.
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FoodData Central.Fish, salmon, pink, cooked, dry heat.
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
FoodData Central.Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked.
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