It’s really impossible to resist a nice slice of freshly baked hot bread, but if you suffer from diabetes or high blood sugar, don’t abuse it. Rather opt for these alternatives.
We know well how difficult it is for us Italians to give up bread and pasta, yet there are cases in which it is necessary not to abuse these two appetizing foods. But how to do it? Here are the tips to choose the most suitable bread for our health.
The most recent statistics show that 1 in 10 people over the age of 40 suffers from diabetes, usually type 2. People with diabetes are unable to produce enough insulin from the pancreas to regulate blood sugar, which means that their blood sugar can reach too high levels. By now it is known that the first step in fighting any disease is to change one’s eating habits, for example by choosing the Mediterranean diet, preferring healthy, organic and seasonal food, always practicing, when possible, a minimum of movement.
The perfect bread for those suffering from high blood sugar and diabetes
The Mediterranean diet however, it contains a large amount of carbohydrates, which is risky for those suffering from diabetes or high blood sugar. In particular, bread and pasta are the basis of every meal of an average Italian, however it is important to carefully choose the wheat used to obtain the flour.
The type of bread most consumed in Italy is precisely the durum or soft wheat bread, but this one has a very high glycemic index. For this reason it is important to choose a bread made from another type of grain, so as to counteract diabetes but also cholesterol.
On the market today there are numerous and valid alternatives to the classic white bread. Among these we find oatmeal breadnaturally rich in proteins and minerals. Oats are a cereal known to counteract high levels of cholesterol and blood sugar, thanks to the presence in it of beta-glucans. In addition to oat bread, another valid alternative is rye bread, which contains a high number of fibers and nutrients and is highly recommended for heart health and for those suffering from diabetes.
Another tasty alternative comes from India, rich in fibre, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus: we are talking about millet bread. This cereal is important precisely for its blood sugar control properties. There are therefore numerous bread substitutes, the secret is to choose the one that best suits your health needs without necessarily having to give up taste and goodness.
