North Sulawesi portal – A sufferer diabetes (diabetes) must be selective and always pay attention to the intake that he consumes, especially foods that contain carbohydrates. This is because the carbohydrates in the food consumed will be converted by the body into sugar which, if not controlled, risks increasing blood sugar.
My healthy friend may have heard that diabetics should not eat fruit high in sugar. In fact, fruit including foods that are safe for consumption, although not all fruit recommended for diabetes.
The fruit eaten should have a low glycemic index, which is around 55. The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of the speed at which a food is processed into blood sugar by the body.
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From so many choices fruit out there, there are a few fruit which is safe for diabetes, what kind of fruit? Let’s see the full explanation as excerpted from the exposure material for the PKK Cadre Gathering of the Tepus I Health Center below.
1. Papaya
The Latin name Carica papaya is not only rich in fiber but also contains antioxidants, such as beta-carotene (vitamin A), vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, flavonoids, folic acid, pantothenic acid, minerals, calcium, and magnesium. Papaya fruit is also low in sugar so it is very good for diabetics to consume.
2. Call
Although it tastes sweet, apples are very good for diabetes.
Apples are rich in fiber as well as a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, and soluble compounds and plant compounds including quercetin, chlorogenic acid, and gallic acid, all of which can help reduce blood sugar and protect against diabetes. diabetes.
Meanwhile, the fiber content on fruit Apples can be useful for making the stomach full longer and slowing the absorption of nutrients such as sugar into the bloodstream. When consuming apples, you should eat with the skin because that part contains many nutrients and antioxidants.
3. Orange
Oranges are also fruit which is good for diabetes. Besides being rich in vitamin C, oranges also contain folate and potassium which can keep blood pressure stable.
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