Chromium tops the charts, with extensive research showing it makes cells less resistant toinsulin. To refuel: spices, whole grains, nuts, mushrooms and lots of nutritional yeast to sprinkle on vegetables and soups. “It exists as a dietary supplement in the form of chromium picolinate, adds Dr. Lecerf. And there is no danger in absorbing a little more. »
Two others trace elements, zinc and selenium, would be just as interesting. And for the same reason: their ability to lower blood sugar levels (in addition to their antioxidant properties). In particular, zinc is found in bread, oysters, meat and pulses, while fish, eggs, cereals and brewer’s yeast offer good selenium intake.
“Quite large studies also suggest that you suffer less from diabetes and cardiovascular disease when you absorb a lot of vitamin E (or tocopherol), another antioxidant,” says Dr. Lecerf. Vegetable oils, wheat germ, fruits (almonds) and vegetables allow you to put enough on the menu. Finally, diabetics must ensure that they are full of magnesium (cocoa, seafood, mineral waters, wheat germ, vegetables and dried fruits, whole grains), because they lose a greater quantity in the urine.
