If you have diabetes, it can be hard to figure out how to eat to feel your best and keep your blood sugar under control. And while it might feel like there are a lot of foods you need to avoid, there are still many foods you can enjoy.

One thing that helps when figuring out what to eat is keeping the focus on the foods you can add to your diet and should be eating more of instead of what foods to limit with diabetes. Think “replace” or “swap” instead of “delete” when it comes to limiting certain foods. For example, you could swap your sugar-laden breakfast pastry for eggs and veggies in the morning.

Here are 10 top foods for people with diabetes that are nutrient-packed powerhouses to help you control your blood sugar and stay healthy

Our spice blend features paprika, dried mint, cinnamon and cumin. Use it as a rub for grilled or roasted meat or vegetables.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

64

Yield:

1 cup dry mix

Nutrition Profile:

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Tips from the Test Kitchen

To make a creamy dip with the spice blend:

Combine 2 Tbsp. spice blend with 3/4 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt and 1/4 cup sour cream (or mayonnaise) and 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil. Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Makes: about 1 cup dip for 8 servings (2 Tbsp. each, about 60 calories).

To make a vinaigrette with the spice blend:

Combine 2 Tbsp. spice blend with 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/3 cup red-wine, white-wine or cider vinegar and 2 Tbsp. water in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until well combined. Refrigerate for up to 5 days. Makes: about 1 cup dressing for 8 servings (2 Tbsp. each, about 130 calories).

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons paprika
• 3 tablespoons dried mint
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon coarsely ground cumin seed
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1. Combine paprika, mint, cinnamon, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper and cloves in a small bowl. Stir well to recombine after storing.