In the summer, diabetics eat guava this way to help reduce insulin resistance and stabilize blood sugar.

Is guava good for diabetics?

Guava has long been on the list of fruits loved by Vietnamese people because of its easy-to-eat flavor, many health benefits and reasonable price.

Especially for diabetics , guava is an ideal fruit because this fruit has a low glycemic index and load. Specifically: Glycemic index (GI): from 12 - 24 belongs to the group of fruits with low GI. Glycemic load (GL): from 1.3 - 5 is low and suitable for diabetics.

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6 reasons why diabetics should eat guava

Helps control weight

The calorie content of guava is quite low, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the number of calories in 100g of guava is only 68. With a low calorie index, eating guava will limit weight gain. At the same time, thanks to the abundant amount of fiber that helps prolong the feeling of fullness, diabetics who eat guava will control their weight appropriately.

Helps control blood sugar levels

Guava contains a large amount of fiber, 100g of guava contains 6g of fiber. The high fiber content means that when you eat guava, it takes a long time to digest. Therefore, sugar is released into the blood slowly and helps control blood sugar better.

Helps reduce insulin resistance and stabilize blood sugar

Guava extract helps reduce triglycerides in the blood - one of the factors that cause insulin resistance. Therefore, eating guava will help diabetics limit insulin resistance and stabilize blood sugar.

Helps prevent diabetes complications

Guava contains carotenoids and polyphenols, which have antioxidant effects to prevent free radical attacks. Thereby, preventing vascular complications in diabetics.

Helps increase resistance for diabetics

In addition to the good nutrients of guava for diabetes, guava also contains a large amount of vitamin C and minerals such as potassium, manganese... to help strengthen the body's immune system. Thereby, preventing chronic diseases, providing many essential nutrients to improve the health of patients.

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How much guava is enough for diabetics?

Guava is naturally sweet. 100g of guava contains about 10g of sugar. Therefore, eating too much guava can negatively affect blood sugar levels.

According to recommendations, diabetic patients should only eat about 280g of guava (about 4 small guavas) per day and divide it into 2 meals. Avoid eating too much at one time because it can be counterproductive and increase blood sugar levels.

Guava peel contains high levels of magnesium, which aids in the absorption of glucose in peripheral tissues such as skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, or heart tissue, thereby helping to reduce blood sugar. Therefore, when eating guava, diabetics should not remove the peel.

The best time to eat guava for diabetics

The best time to eat guava is about 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals. Additionally, consuming guava at the recommended times can maximize the absorption of guava's nutrients.

Guava should be consumed as a snack, the interval between two snacks containing guava is 6 hours. Because the energy reserves of diabetic patients are very low, meals should be divided into small portions to avoid sugar accumulation to stabilize blood sugar levels.

Note, diabetics should eat whole guava, not guava juice to absorb maximum nutrients, especially fiber. This is the ingredient that slows down sugar absorption, prevents blood fat, atherosclerosis. If you only drink guava juice, this ingredient will be significantly reduced.

Source: https://giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn/mua-he-nguoi-benh-tieu-duong-an-oi-theo-cach-nay-giup-giam-khang-insulin-on-dinh-duong-huyet-172240530171212076.htm