Diabetes : Fruit To Eat

Fruits, especially strawberries contain antioxidants and essential vitamins and minerals as well as fiber and carbohydrates. Frequent sharp raises in blood sugar could lead to complications for a diabetic, blood glucose levels need to be kept constant to avoid cardiovascular problems and kidney failure. Strawberries and other berries may reduce the body’s overall glucose response after a meal.

Complications

Studies also found that a flavonoid fisetin, found in strawberries might prevent type 1 and type 2 diabetes complications that can lead to kidney disease, and blindness.

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• Lemons have a long history as a folk remedy for type 2 diabetes.
• Vitamin C, in lemons interact with the cell membrane and make it less insulin resistant.
• Vitamin C also increases the production of collagen which strengthens blood vessels which is important as diabetes may have problems with circulation.
• Although lemons contain a weak acid, when they are metabolized by the body they have an alkalizing effect.
• Your blood sugar will go down and assist your body to repair cell membranes.
• You can squeeze a fresh lemon over your food.

How Lemon and Lemon Water can protect against and reverse diabetes2.

• A glass of lemon water is the perfect way to start the day.
• Lemon water is good for diabetics as a means of controlling blood sugar levels.
• Lemons lower the glycemic index, a measure of how food affect your blood sugar levels.
• Lemon is rich in vitamin C a powerful antioxidant that helps to strengthen the immune system.
• It also contains thiamine, calcium and phosphorous. Lemon juice stimulates digestion.

• Peaches are packed with nutrients and fiber that regulate blood glucose.
• Fiber in sugary fruits slows down the process of sugar absorption and reduces the rate at which glucose passes to the blood stream, thus preventing a rise in blood glucose level.
• Peaches contain vitamin A,B C, calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium.
• Fruit should be eaten whole as it curbs cravings and overeating.

Ref: American Diabetes Association. (ADA)

• Apples contain a fiber called pectin – as well as minerals such as calcium, potassium and phosphorous.
• Apples contain vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant capable of blocking the damage caused by free radicals, thereby helping to reduce the risk of diabetes2 and strokes.
• The fiber in apple has anti-inflammatory affects that can help diabetes recover faster from infections.
• The natural chemicals in the apple work with each other to slow down the absorption of sugar.
• They also help in lowering cholesterol.

A banana that is a bit green is lower on the glycemic index than a ripe banana. Don’t eat overripe bananas. Do not eat more than one small banana at a time.

Benefits of Bananas

• Bananas are low in calories but high in fiber, Vitamin B6, vitamin C and potassium.
• Vitamin B6 is a mood enhancer and good for your brain.
• This fruit also contains vitamin A and Vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant that boosts your immune system and potassium which regulates your blood pressure.
• Bananas also contain beta-carotene. A banana that is a bit green is lower on the glycemic index than a ripe banana.
• Eating yogurt with bananas can prevent a rise in blood glucose levels.
• Diabetes Type 2 is preventable with proper diet and exercise.

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