Like most root vegetables, beets are too high in carbohydrates to be diabetic-friendly when used as a whole side dish. We suggest that you use a small amount of shredded beets as a garnish, such as in a salad.
However, you CAN eat freely of beet greens!
Starch and Root Vegetables and Diabetes
https://diabetesmealplans.com/6582/starch-and-root-vegetables-and-diabetes/
Remember: the amount of carbs you eat is the most important thing that influences blood sugar and A1C.
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Bitter Melon
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage & Sauerkraut
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery & Celeriac
- Cucumber
- Eggplant (aubergine)
- Green Beans & Wax Beans
- Leeks
- Mushrooms
- Okra
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Radishes
- Rutabagas
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash Blossoms
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Vegetable Combinations
- Zucchini & Yellow Squash