I. What fruits are suitable for diabetics?
1. Pomegranate
Pomegranate is rich in nutrients, contains a variety of amino acids and trace elements, helps digestion, resists gastric ulcers, softens blood vessels , lowering blood fat and blood sugar, and lowering cholesterol, preventing coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and other functions, with the effect of invigorating the stomach and refreshing, enhancing appetite, prolonging life, known as both nutritional value and medicinal value “The Wonderful Fruits of the World and the Famous Fruits of Kyushu”.
Because pomegranate contains a certain amount of sugar, pomegranate was previously considered a fasting fruit for diabetics. Now it is believed that if the diabetic condition is well controlled, a certain amount of pomegranate can be consumed. However, if the disease is not well controlled, and those with high blood sugar should all fast pomegranate. However, guava, a fruit unique to Taiwan, has a hypoglycemic effect and has a unique effect on diabetic patients.
2. Apples
The pectin contained in apples can prevent the increase of cholesterol and reduce the content of blood sugar. Eating apples in moderation has certain effects on the prevention and treatment of diabetes. effect. Treating diabetes is advisable to eat sour apples. The researchers’ analysis found that people who ate at least five apples a week had a 23 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who didn’t eat apples.
Apple gum keeps blood sugar stable, so apples are not only a healthy snack for diabetics, but an essential fruit for anyone who wants to control their blood sugar levels. Research in Canada has shown that apple juice has a powerful effect on killing infectious viruses in a test tube. People who eat more apples are far less likely to catch a cold than those who don’t eat or eat less apples. Therefore, some scientists and physicians refer to apples as a full range of healthy fruits or as general practitioners.
3. Blueberries
Although fruits are often dismissed because of their high sugar content, research has found that blueberries, grapes and apples contain Substances that help control blood sugar levels. Blueberries can increase the ability to prevent diabetes by 26%, while other fruits are only 2%. People who ate blueberries at least twice a week also had a 23 percent lower risk of developing diabetes compared to those who didn’t eat blueberries.
Data analysis showed that 3 servings of blueberries, grapes and raisins, apples and pears per week significantly reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes. All kinds of fruits have certain hypoglycemic effect, but the hypoglycemic effect of these fruits is more obvious, the main reason is that these fruits are rich in anthocyanins. Animal experiments have found that anthocyanins can improve blood sugar levels. In addition, the natural polyphenols contained in these fruits also have excellent health benefits.
4. Star fruit
Star fruit contains a variety of ingredients that are beneficial to human health, such as sugar, vitamin A, vitamin C and various fibers , acid. The medicinal value of star fruit is also great, and it has a good effect on the treatment of aphthous ulcers, chronic headaches, bruises and swellings. The fiber and acid contained in it can relieve the heat accumulation in the internal organs, clear dryness and moisten the intestines and clear the stool. It is the most suitable heat-clearing fruit for people with heat in the lungs and stomach.
Carambola can reduce the body’s absorption of fat, reduce blood lipids and cholesterol, and prevent cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and arteriosclerosis. It also protects the liver and lowers blood sugar. Carambola is rich in carbohydrates, vitamin C and organic acids, and has abundant fruit juice, which can quickly replenish the body’s water, promote body fluid and quench thirst, and excrete heat or alcohol poison from the body with urine to eliminate fatigue.
5. Pears
Can diabetics eat pears? Experts said: The glycemic index of pears is 36, which is a medium fruit and the index is not too high. People with diabetes can eat more in moderation. If their blood sugar control is not ideal, they should eat less, so as not to make the blood sugar changeable and affect the disease.
Pears contain more than 80% water, and also contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, especially sugar and malic acid. Pears have been used to treat diabetes for a long time. In an ancient medical case, there was a person suffering from diabetes (diabetes). He listened to the doctor’s advice and ate pears when he was thirsty, but the disease was cured before he finished eating 2 dans of pears. Modern people also use the method of eating pears to treat diabetes, and the effect is also good. People with diabetes may wish to try it.
6. Hawthorn
Hawthorn, the king of pectin. Pectin is a polysaccharide that helps control blood sugar and blood lipids. In addition, hawthorn also contains a lot of flavonoids and organic acids, which have anti-cancer, anti-cancer, blood pressure and cholesterol-lowering effects.
But if you really want to eat hawthorn, I believe that many friends will feel difficult, because hawthorn is so sour, and you will feel sour when you think of eating hawthorn. Experts suggest that everyone drink hawthorn tea, cut hawthorn into slices, and brew with boiling water, so that the sour taste of hawthorn will be greatly diluted. If you feel that the sour tea is not good, you can also add some wolfberry and rock sugar to the hawthorn tea to make the hawthorn tea taste better. But for friends with high blood sugar, do not add rock sugar.
7. Plums
Plums have the functions of clearing liver heat, invigorating body fluid, diuretic, and rich in minerals and vitamins, which are suitable for consumptive exhaustion have febrile diabetes. Wash the plums, remove the core and smash them, squeeze the juice, take 25 ml each time, 3 times a day, which has the effect of clearing heat and promoting body fluid. It is suitable for diabetes, yin deficiency and internal heat, dry throat and dry lips.
Plums have a low glycemic index and can control blood sugar well. In addition, anemia patients who eat plums properly have a good tonic effect. Plums also contain lycopene, which can significantly reduce the oxidative damage to lymphocyte DNA caused by peroxides in the body and slow the formation of atherosclerosis.
8. Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit contains a large amount of natural sugar alcohols, inositol, which can effectively regulate glucose metabolism, and regulate intracellular hormones and nerves. It has a unique effect on preventing diabetes and depression.
Kiwifruit has anti-diabetic potential. It contains chromium, which has medicinal properties in the treatment of diabetes. It stimulates the isolated cells to secrete insulin and, therefore, lowers blood sugar in diabetic patients. Its powder is mixed with bitter gourd powder to regulate blood sugar levels.
9. Dragon fruit
Dragon fruit has low sweetness and high water content. For every 100 grams of dragon fruit, water accounts for 86 grams. It is a good choice for those who want to control their weight. In addition, dragon fruit is also rich in dietary fiber, 1.7 grams per 100 grams, and there are sesame-like seeds in the pulp, which also help gastrointestinal motility.
The most noteworthy thing is that dragon fruit contains high zinc content. Zinc is one of the components of insulin in the body. Scientists believe that the hypoglycemic effect of dragon fruit may be due to its rich zinc content. In this regard, Taiwanese doctors suggest that diabetic patients can eat dragon fruit, which is about 120 grams each time, twice a day.
2. Principles for diabetics to eat fruit
1. When should diabetics eat fruit?
Fruit is usually eaten as a snack, that is, in the middle of two main meals (e.g. 10 am or 3 pm) or an hour before bedtime, which avoids eating all at once Too many carbohydrates overburden the pancreas. It is generally not recommended to eat fruit immediately before or after a meal.
2. How many fruits are appropriate for diabetes?
According to the effect of fruit on blood sugar, about 200 grams of fruit can be eaten every day (which can provide about 90 kcal of calories), and at the same time, the staple food should be reduced by half (25 grams). It is a method of food equivalent exchange, so that the total daily calorie intake remains unchanged.
3. How to choose suitable fruits for diabetic patients?
When choosing fruits, many patients think that “unsweet” fruits can be eaten more, but in fact, fruits, whether sweet or sour, contain a certain amount of glucose and fructose. The content of glucose and fructose should not be judged by the acidity alone. Diabetic patients should choose more fruits with low glycemic index to help keep blood sugar stable.
3. Precautions for diabetics to eat fruit
1. Eat according to the condition
Get it Check whether your current blood sugar control is ideal, and eat only when your condition allows it. Eat less or not when your blood sugar is poorly controlled (unstable, high and low or persistently high). Do not eat fruits with high sugar content, such as grapes, bananas, lychees, red dates, etc.
2. Count calories and limit the total number of calories
The calories in fruits should be counted in the total calorie intake. You can choose to eat or eat less according to the condition, and it is not advisable to eat fruit at every meal.
