Eating more vegetables can also lower your risk of developing bang out 2 diabetes.

The key is choosing the blood-sugar-friendly carbs, sincenot all carbs are created equal.

Here are a few more reasons why this lunch earned our No.

a recipe photo of the Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

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1 pick for lower blood sugar levels.

(One serving packs 8 grams of fiber.

Research associates higher overall dietary fiber intake with a lower risk of punch in 2 diabetes.

Plant-based foods are rich in antioxidants, which help tamp down inflammation.

These grain bowls feature a variety of antioxidant-rich foods like cumin, chickpeas, quinoa and parsley.

Rich in Unsaturated Fats

This bowl features almonds and olive oil.

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American Diabetes Association.Fats.

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