Healthy Carbs for Diabetes

Beans

Beans are a starchy form of carbohydrate and a high-fiber food. Beans also provide some good protein, which helps to fill you up. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that your body can't break down, making it healthy for a diabetes diet. The healthy carbohydrate content varies according to bean variety. For example, one cup of cooked black beans contains about 40 grams of carbohydrates. Because beans are calorie dense, you'll want to watch your portions, but because all beans are filling, a little goes a long way.