Shark. (Mongabay Photo)
SAMARINDA.NIAGA.ASIA – Fish is a source of protein which has many benefits for the body’s health. However, some types of fish should not be consumed by diabetics.
For diabetics, keeping blood sugar levels under control is important. For those of you who suffer from diabetes, you should avoid certain types of processed fish.
The type of fish that diabetics should avoid is the type of fish that contains a lot of mercury due to eating other small fish.
Apart from that, for diabetics, choosing the best source of protein really depends on how much fat and carbohydrates it contains. Foods that are rich in protein and high in fat can cause weight gain and high cholesterol.
For diabetics, consuming fish high in mercury can cause mercury poisoning which can have a negative impact on the nervous system and has very significant risks.
Therefore, it is very important to choose the right type of seafood and the right way of processing it.
Reported by various sources, here are several types of fish that diabetics should not consume:
1.King mackerel
King mackerel is a type of migratory fish that is easily found on coasts throughout the world. However, because this fish is easy to move, king mackerel is one of the most dangerous fish to consume.
This fish contains high levels of mercury which is dangerous for the brain and nervous system. For people with diabetes, who may already have nerve damage due to their condition, this risk is particularly significant.
2. Swordfish
Swordfish are quite large in size. The meat is also quite plentiful and delicious. However, most of these fish actually contain quite high levels of mercury.
Quoted from WebMD, the mercury content in this fish is also much higher than other fish. It is best to avoid consuming this fish, especially for diabetics.
3. Shark
Shark meat contains toxic metals such as mercury in levels that far exceed the limits.
Not only that, citing various sources, sharks can also carry the marine poison ciguatoxin which is dangerous and often fatal.
Eating a piece of fish contaminated with ciguatoxin is fatal to humans. In fact, this poison can cause death.
4. Tuna Fish
Diabetics should limit consumption of tuna because it has high levels of mercury. It is recommended that diabetics eat tuna a maximum of 2 times a month.
The aim is to prevent increased salt intake which causes insulin resistance and also prevent the accumulation of mercury in the body.
5.Fried Fish
Diabetics should also avoid fish that is processed by frying. The reason is, fried food generally contains trans oil or saturated fat which is not good for health. Fish fried in hot oil has a high risk of increasing blood sugar levels in the body.
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2023-09-21 19:43:41
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