Diabetic-Friendly Summer Foods to Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check

04:08 PM

Sunday, June 11, 2023

I wrote – Yasmine El Sawy:

Dehydration of the body in the summer season leads to high levels of sugar in the blood, and then it is taken into account to drink a large amount of water while eating foods rich in water.

In the following lines, the “Consulto” reviews a group of water-rich foods that diabetics should eat in the summer, according to the “Everyday Health” website.

Important foods for diabetics in the summer

1-cucumber

Cucumber is a vegetable rich in water, fiber, vitamins and minerals. It also contains a small amount of calories. It moisturizes the body and maintains blood sugar levels.

Also read: Other than water- 8 healthy drinks for diabetics

2- Pepper

The fiber in peppers slows down the digestion process, and thus affects the speed at which sugars enter the bloodstream, in addition to containing an abundant amount of water that moisturizes the body and protects against high blood sugar levels.

3- Leafy vegetables

Leafy vegetables, such as lettuce, give the body the necessary hydration, in addition to containing important vitamins and nutrients. Spinach also contains potassium with a low percentage of carbohydrates, and therefore does not raise blood sugar, but rather maintains its levels.

4-tomatoes

One cup of tomatoes contains 30 calories and is high in potassium with low carbohydrates, along with 95% water, thus keeping blood sugar in check.

5-Apple

Apples are fruits rich in fiber and water, with low carbohydrates and calories, and thus help control blood sugar levels and prevent high levels.