GĐXH - People with diabetes who eat winged beans help stabilize blood sugar, reduce the risk of insulin resistance, support weight control and prevent cardiovascular complications in people with diabetes.
Is it good for diabetics to eat winged beans?
Winged beans are also known as square beans, star fruit beans... In Vietnam, winged beans are grown a lot in Hai Phong, Hanoi and the southern provinces. People often use winged beans as a familiar daily dish because of the nutritional and delicious properties of this vegetable.
Winged beans are considered a great choice for diabetics because of the following factors:
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Rich in fiber: Winged beans contain high fiber content, which helps slow down the absorption of sugar into the blood, thereby effectively controlling blood sugar levels.
Low glycemic index (low GI): Foods with a low GI help control blood sugar better. Winged beans have a low GI, which helps prevent spikes in blood sugar after eating.
Rich in vitamins and minerals : Winged beans provide many essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, magnesium... which are beneficial for overall health and help control diabetes.
Contains antioxidants : Antioxidants in winged beans help protect cells from damage, reduce inflammation and prevent complications of diabetes.
Thanks to these properties, winged beans help stabilize blood sugar , reduce the risk of insulin resistance, support weight control and prevent cardiovascular complications in diabetics.
Who should not eat winged beans?
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People who often suffer from bloating
Winged beans are a food with a very high fiber content, which is good for digestion, but people who often suffer from bloating should not eat them. The abundant fiber in winged beans can make bloating and indigestion worse, leading to a feeling of discomfort after eating.
People with allergies to beans
According to nutritionists, people with a history of allergies to beans should not or should be careful when using winged beans. After eating winged beans, if you experience itching, discomfort, difficulty breathing, fatigue, etc., it is best to avoid eating winged beans.
People with kidney stones
Many studies have shown that the high oxalate content in winged beans, especially in the stems and leaves, can increase the risk of kidney stones. Therefore, this food is not recommended for people who have or are suffering from kidney stones.
Diabetics need to know this when eating winged beans
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- You should choose quality winged beans, light green, large, without brown spots on the skin.
- After buying, you should prepare it to eat immediately. Do not store it in the refrigerator for too long because it can easily change the nutritional composition of winged beans. The minimum storage time in the refrigerator is 2 days.
- When using winged beans, you need to combine it with drinking enough water because winged beans contain oxalic acid which can cause urinary stones.
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