People who suffer from diabetes are aware how important it is to keep track of the food they eat in order to regulate their blood sugar levels. They should also pay attention to the amount of carbs they intake because they too affect the blood sugar levels. There are fruits that are rich in nutrients as well as carbs which is why they should be consumed moderately.
THIS ARTICLE WILL SHARE SOME USEFUL TIPS WHICH WILL HELP YOU BALANCE YOUR DIET AND REGULATE BLOOD SUGAR.
Prepare a healthy meal plan that includes foods rich in nutrients, minerals and vitamins but are low in carbs and fat. Try to avoid processed foods as much as you can.
Start counting how much carbs you consume every day because they have a major impact on your blood sugar levels.
The amount of carbs you should include daily depends on different factors such as:
Body weight
Physical activity
Medications
Goals for blood glucose readings
The average recommended amount of carbs is as follows: from 15 to 20 g per snack and from 45 to 60 g of carbs per meal.
Furthermore, you should keep the glycemic index of the foods in mind because it measures the carbs and estimates if they increase blood sugar. Foods with high GI increase blood sugar rapidly.
The factors that contribute to the GI in foods include:
Fiber
Fat
Variety
Processing
Cooking Method
Ripeness
PINEAPPLE AND BLOOD SUGAR
Pineapple has both advantages and disadvantages for diabetics. It is rich in vitamin C but low in sodium and it also has a medium glycemic index.
Pineapples should be consumed in moderation and always in small portions, and if you want to include it to your meals you should always combine it with foods that have a low or medium GI in order to avoid sugar spikes:
FOODS THAT CAN BE CONSUMED WITH PINEAPPLE INCLUDE:
Legumes
Bulgur
Barley
Whole wheat bread
Pasta
Converted rice
Steel-cut or rolled oatmeal
THE FOLLOWING FOODS HAVE A HIGH GI WHICH IS WHY THEY SHOULD NOT BE EATEN WITH PINEAPPLES:
White bread
Instant oatmeal
Russet potatoes
Saltine crackers
Pretzels
Fresh and frozen pineapples are lowest in carbs, however the pineapple juice and dried pineapple fruit has higher amounts of sugar. You should consume pineapple juice and dried pineapple in moderation and avoid the canned pineapples if they contain sugary syrup.
To sum up, even though you are a diabetic, you can still consume pineapples, but in moderation. However, if you eat a pineapple for the first time after you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it is recommended to pay attention if it causes changes in your blood sugar levels.