Can diabetics eat ginseng?
Ground ginseng or sweet potato is a famous specialty of Lao Cai province. On the outside, ground ginseng looks quite similar to sweet potatoes, but when cut open, it has a light yellow color, is juicy and has a scent somewhat similar to ginseng.
Fresh ginseng contains 66 calories per pound (about 15 calories/100g). After being stored in storage for a few weeks, the calorie content will increase slightly because some of the sugar will be converted to fructose with at least 100 calories per pound (22 calories/100g).
Therefore, in general, they will only have about 35 - 40 calories/100g. Not to mention, ginseng roots are also considered a rich source of fiber and potassium, with 180 - 290mg/100g of root.
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Ground ginseng contains mostly Oligosaccharide sugar, so it has a sweet taste. However, the body cannot absorb this type of sugar, so ground ginseng is commonly used for people with diabetes , obese people who crave sweets. Panax ginseng also has the ability to lower blood sugar, especially in experiments as well as in clinical practice, supporting the treatment of diabetes. Related to obesity, this tuber makes the body full quickly, so people who want to lose weight will eat less and feel full.
In addition, ginseng also contains nutrients that regulate the bacterial system in the intestines, thereby strengthening the immune system. At the same time, they speed up the excretion process because they increase intestinal motility.
How to eat ginseng for best health?
Although ginseng has many uses, it is a supportive food for some diseases and does not have a main use in treating diseases.
Ground ginseng can be peeled and eaten raw as a dessert, made into salads, boiled, cooked in bone soup or squeezed for juice. If eaten raw, the eater will feel the sweet, cool taste, more juicy, and more crunchy than jicama. When cooked in bone soup, the ground ginseng has a more distinct aroma, sweet juice, and the root is a bit chewy or thinly sliced into salads or rolled dishes, all of which are delicious.
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Things to avoid when eating ginseng
Don't eat too much at once.
If you take too much ginseng for a long time, your body will be poisoned, sweat a lot and feel nauseous. When you see these symptoms, you must stop using it immediately before the condition gets worse.
Do not eat when having digestive problems
Because ginseng has a laxative effect, it will be counterproductive for these people because it will make the condition of abdominal distension or diarrhea worse.
Do not eat in the first 3 months of pregnancy
Although pregnant mothers still have certain benefits when eating ginseng such as cooling the body, preventing high blood pressure and helping wounds heal quickly. Pregnant women in the first 3 months of pregnancy should not consume this food because the nutritional composition is not suitable for the fetus in the first trimester.
Do not eat if you have kidney disease or gout.
When consumed by this group of people, ginseng will reduce the effectiveness of the medication being used and make the condition worse.
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