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Himedik.com – In addition to maintaining blood sugar, food with low glycemic load also can guard immunity body. This was stated by doctor Dedyanto Henky Saputra, M. Gizi Medical Senior Manager of PT Kalbe Farma Tbk.
“First, eating foods with a low glycemic index can maintain ideal body weight. We know that people with excess body weight have a high inflammatory process,” said dr. Dedyanto Henky Saputra, M. Nutrition at the Webinar “Efforts to Increase Immunity in the Middle of the Covid-19 Pandemic”, Thursday (12/11/2020).
“This condition will suppress the immune system, making them more vulnerable,” he added.
In addition, Dedy also stated that foods with a low glycemic index often contain various other nutrients that are good for immune health.
“One of them is the antioxidant content,” said Dedy.
According to doctor Dedy, food low glycemic often contains antioxidants in vegetables and fruit. “Antioxidants protect immune cells from damage either due to infection or free radicals,” he added.
Dedy added that low glycemic foods also tend to have higher fiber. This content is important for maintaining intestinal health by increasing good bacteria in the digestive tract.
Examples of low-glycemic foods, Dedy recommends consuming brown rice or black rice instead of white rice. “If from fruit, tomatoes and avocados are also included in the low glycemic index,” he added.
Launch from InsiderSome foods with a low glycemic load are whole grains, vegetables, fruit, nuts, garlic, and oatmeal.
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