Waspada.co.id – People with diabetes must maintain their food intake to prevent blood sugar from rising. Moreover, not all foods are safe for consumption by people with diabetes.
There are a number of foods that should not be eaten, because they can make blood sugar soar. Then what vegetables can be consumed and are good for diabetics?
Here are a number of vegetables that are safe for consumption by diabetics.
1. Broccoli
Broccoli is a recommended vegetable in the diet of diabetic patients. Broccoli contains a lot of fiber, vitamin C and potassium. In order to taste delicious, broccoli can be cooked by roasting it with olive oil, and given a little seasoning.
2. Carrots
Carrots are foods that have high fiber and are filling and rich in vitamin A which helps the immune system and maintain eye health. With fiber, carrots can help feel full and are good for diabetics to consume.
3. Zucchini
Zucchini greens contain antioxidants and fiber, magnesium and B complex vitamins. All this is very useful for diabetics. The good nutritional content in zucchini functions to stabilize blood sugar levels.
4. Cabbage or Cabbage
If you are diabetic and need Vitamin C you can include cabbage as a vegetable menu that you consume to get Vitamin C. According to a 2020 review in the journal Antioxidants, Cabbage contains a lot of fiber which can help prevent spikes in blood sugar.
5. Spinach
Spinach is very nutrient dense and low in calories and is also rich in iron which is key to healthy blood flow. According to a 2020 study in the Journal of Nutrition, spinach contains membranes called thylakoids. Thylakoids can help with insulin sensitivity.
6. Tomatoes
This one vegetable contains high lycopene, a compound that can reduce the risk of diseases such as heart disease and certain cancers, and helps control blood glucose levels.
7. Cucumber
Cucumber is a vegetable that is high in water and can help us stay hydrated. In the journal Molecules 2022 found plants of the Cucurbitaceae family which include cucumbers can lower and control blood sugar levels.
8. Lettuce
All types of lettuce are high in fiber and water and contain Vitamin K, which is important for blood clotting and bone health. Lettuce can also help slow absorption thereby contributing to blood sugar control. (wool/okezone/ryan/d2)
2023-08-15 17:03:40
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