“Guava: A Suitable Fruit for Diabetics, Says Nutritionist”

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Tuesday 09 May 2023

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Guava is one of the fruits suitable for diabetics, as it does not affect blood sugar levels when consumed, according to Dr. Karim Jamal, a clinical nutritionist.

Karim attributed the reason for the lack of high blood sugar when eating guava to its low glycemic index, which ranges between 14 and 24 degrees, according to Healthifyme.

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The therapeutic nutritionist added that guava is also characterized by its high content of dietary fiber, which helps control blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity in the body, by slowing down the absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine.

He pointed to the ability of guava to lose excess weight, because its fiber contributes to a feeling of satiety and fullness for long hours, in addition to its low calories, as it contains 68 calories per 100 grams, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

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And according to “Food.ndtv”, there are other benefits that guava provides to diabetics, which are:

– Strengthening the immune system, because it contains high levels of vitamin C, more than the percentage found in oranges.

Promoting cardiovascular health, as it is rich in potassium, which contributes to stimulating blood circulation and controlling blood pressure.

He stressed that guava leaves are no less important than the fruits themselves, explaining that research has shown that leaving them in boiling water and eating their soaking would help lower blood sugar.

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However, the diabetic cream recommended eating guava in moderate quantity, because excessive consumption of it leads to high blood sugar and weight gain, as it contains a percentage of sugars.

According to the “NDTV” website, the daily consumption of guava for diabetics should not exceed one grain only, with the need to eat it between meals, to ensure benefit from its high nutritional value and avoid the damage caused by too much of it.

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