For older people, the “three highs” is like a health-threatening “bomb”. A little carelessness can easily set it off, and among them, high blood sugar is probably the most feared by people.
In the past, the audience with high blood sugar mainly consisted of middle-aged and elderly people. But with the improvement of lifestyle and living conditions, more and more young people are also facing the problem of high blood sugar nowadays.
For people with blood sugar problems, strict control of diet is essential in daily life. Only by doing this can blood sugar levels be effectively stabilized within the normal range and prevent abnormal fluctuations in blood sugar levels.
So, what are the foods in daily life suitable for people with high blood sugar to consume? These four items are the “blood vessel scavenger”. Eating a little each day helps nourish blood vessels, lower blood sugar, and may even help prevent diseases.
1. Black Fungus
Black fungus may seem ordinary, but it is actually quite nutritious. It is rich in various nutrients necessary for bodily functions, such as vitamins, calcium, iron, and beta-carotene. In addition, black fungus contains a unique polysaccharide component, which can help to a certain extent in lowering blood sugar. Eating it regularly may help in better blood sugar management.
2. Grapefruit
Grapefruit is a fruit with low calories and low sugar content. It is a low-fat and low-calorie fruit with a low glycemic index, which does not cause a spike in blood sugar. If diabetic patients consume grapefruit appropriately, it not only helps to replenish body fluids but also provides water-soluble dietary fiber, vitamins, and other nutrients to the body. Therefore, eating grapefruit is a good option for people with slightly high blood sugar levels.
3. Hawthorn
In traditional Chinese medicine, hawthorn is considered a food with certain health value and is a common ingredient in traditional Chinese health prescriptions.
This is mainly because hawthorn contains various vitamins such as vitamin C and vitamin B, as well as abundant beta-carotene. These nutrients not only help lower blood sugar but also promote digestion, improve blood circulation, clear heat, and detoxify the body. It is a good choice for health maintenance.
4. Tremella
Eating Tremella can help in health maintenance, which is widely acknowledged. This is mainly because Tremella is nutritionally rich, containing a variety of nutrients, especially its unique Tremella polysaccharide, which can stimulate insulin activity to a certain extent and thus help control blood sugar.
Additionally, Tremella is a low-calorie, low-fat food with abundant dietary fiber and does not cause rapid spikes in blood sugar. Even with long-term consumption, it does not burden the body. It is a “benefit” for friends with slightly higher blood sugar levels.
In addition to the above-mentioned four foods suitable for friends with high blood sugar levels, this group of people should also pay attention to strict control of dietary structure in daily life. Try to eat less or avoid foods with high glycemic index such as rice and noodles, and replace them with coarse grains. Control the intake of meat, especially animal offal, and try to avoid frying food in cooking.
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