JAKARTA, iNews.id – Food substitute for rice for the sick diabetes highly recommended for consumption. This is to avoid a rapid rise in blood sugar.
Carbohydrates can affect blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates break down into glucose which is dangerous for diabetics.
White rice contains fairly high carbohydrates, so it is not recommended for consumption by diabetics.
However, that doesn’t mean diabetics should avoid carbohydrates completely. The recommended limit for carbohydrate intake is 45-60 grams in one meal or 135-180 grams per day.
Diabetics must also pay attention to the glycemic index of the foods they are going to consume. The glycemic index is an indicator of how quickly carbohydrates raise blood sugar levels. It is important for diabetics to eat the right types of carbohydrates.
The following are dietary substitutes for rice for diabetics.
1. Wheat
Foods that include whole grains are oatmeal. The fiber content in oatmeal is good for diabetics because it controls blood sugar. Per 28 grams of oats contain 14 grams of carbohydrates and 2.5 grams of fiber.
Oatmeal is also recommended as a dietary food. However, avoid instant oatmeal as it tends to be modified and reduced in nutritional content.
Publisher: Chandra Setia Budi
