Thursday, 9 February 2023 | 12:33 WIB
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Dessert is one of the most awaited snacks when finished eating the main menu.
Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Dessert become one of the most awaited snacks when finished eating the main menu. But usually, dessert always contains sweet snacks that not everyone can enjoy, including diabetics.
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which the body does not produce enough insulin. Most diabetics try to manage their diet by avoiding sweet menus.
But that doesn’t mean you should always avoid sweet foods or snacks. Reporting from India.com, here are five desserts and snacks that are recommended for consumption by diabetics.
1. Fruits
Not only good for the body, fruit is also a delicious dessert to taste. Consuming fruit regularly will be very beneficial for your health, especially diabetics.
Both crunchy fruit like apples or those with a watery texture like oranges, in fact, have a good impact on the body, including diabetics.
2. Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate can help you lose weight, blood sugar levels and maintain heart health because of its composition which is rich in antioxidants and low in sugar.
The flavanols contained in chocolate can help cells produce more insulin. Therefore, dark chocolate is a snack that is suitable for diabetics.
3. Fruit salad with wheat
If you’re not a fan of fruit salad, then you can mix your favorite oats or oats cookies with fruit instead.
The combination of fruit and oats is a very nutritious and low-sugar food. If eaten in moderation, this snack can keep blood sugar levels low.
4. Dessert made from Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is actually not much different from regular yogurt, only the texture is thicker. This type of yogurt has a much lower whey and lactose content than regular yogurt.
For those of you who suffer from diabetes, desserts made from Greek yogurt are a good choice for snacks. You can make it with fruit, stevia or milkshakes.
5. Dessert made from milk
Milk offers a solution to diabetics who crave a sweet taste in their food. Milk can be processed into healthy smoothies because of the protein it contains.
Milk pudding is a very good dessert for diabetics to consume because it can control blood sugar levels to remain low.
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