This type of fish is picky about who eats it, but is good for blood sugar. Diabetics should eat it to prolong life.

GĐXH - Diabetics eating salmon in the right amount and in the right way will help stabilize blood sugar and reduce complications such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke...

Can diabetics eat salmon?

Salmon, a nutritious and delicious food, is a popular choice on many people's menus. Salmon is a fish rich in nutrients such as protein, good omega-3 fats, vitamins and essential minerals that are good for health. People with diabetes who eat salmon in reasonable amounts and in the right way will help support treatment and reduce complications such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and stroke.

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According to research, people with diabetes can completely rest assured when consuming salmon in appropriate amounts (about 100 g per day and 2-3 times/week).

For good health, diabetics should eat salmon prepared by steaming or pan-frying, avoiding fried foods, and eating it with olive oil, fiber-rich foods such as brown rice, and green vegetables for better results.

Benefits of salmon meat for people with diabetes

Helps control blood sugar

The special thing about salmon is that it does not contain carbohydrates, which is an ingredient that requires strict blood sugar control in people with diabetes. According to research, the maximum amount of carbs that people with diabetes should consume is 130 grams per day. Limiting the amount of carbs in a meal to 20 - 50 grams per day will significantly reduce blood sugar levels. Therefore, salmon - a "healthy" food that does not contain carbs - is a good choice for the daily menu of people with diabetes.

Helps control weight

Diabetics need to maintain a suitable weight. Because if the patient is obese, the body will have a phenomenon of insulin resistance, along with the insulin synthesis process will be limited and the disease will progress more seriously. Therefore, maintaining a suitable body shape and weight is extremely important for diabetics.

When diabetics eat salmon, the large amount of protein in the fish (100g of salmon has 20.42g of protein) will regulate hormones to control appetite. On the other hand, the amount of omega 3 fat in salmon also promotes weight loss, reduces belly fat so that diabetics can maintain their ideal weight.

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Reduce cardiovascular complications

According to 16 studies compiled and analyzed in 2012, scientists have shown that using 0.45 - 4.5g of Omega-3 per day will help improve artery function better. This is an important nutrient that is supplemented through daily meals and the body cannot produce them on its own.

Meanwhile, salmon is one of the foods that is very rich in Omega-3. The Omega-3 content in 100g of farmed salmon is 2.3g, while in wild salmon it is 2.6g. Thus, you only need to eat 1 portion of salmon a day to provide enough Omega-3 fatty acids to help reduce cardiovascular complications for people with diabetes.

Helps stabilize blood pressure

If patients use salmon in their daily menu, it will provide the body with the necessary amount of potassium. Because, 100g of salmon contains 18% RDI of potassium. Research shows that potassium supplementation will reduce blood pressure. Therefore, diabetics should add salmon to their daily menu to better control blood pressure, avoiding sudden increases in blood pressure.

Diabetics need to know this when eating salmon

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Do not cook with oil

Using oil and butter to cook salmon can cause diabetics to gain weight. In addition, adding foods high in fat can negatively impact cardiovascular health, causing high blood pressure.

Do not eat salmon with milk or yogurt.

When you combine salmon with milk, it can cause mild indigestion or allergies. In particular, eating this type of fish with yogurt can cause digestive disorders or mild poisoning. Therefore, you should avoid using milk and yogurt with salmon.

Diabetics should not eat raw salmon.

You should limit eating raw salmon because unsanitary salmon can contain some bacteria such as: Salmonella, Vibrio vulnificus and Vibrio parahaemolyticus... These are harmful bacteria that can cause digestive disorders, stomachaches, and even poisoning.

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