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Are lentils, being very rich in protein and fiber, particularly effective at stabilizing blood sugar for people with diabetes?
**1. The Small but Mighty Superfood: Lentils** Lentils are a type of legume that is especially recommended for people with diabetes. This is because they have the most ideal nutritional combination for blood sugar management: ‘protein + complex carbohydrates + dietary fiber.’ **2. The Secret to Blood Sugar Stability** – **Very Low Glycemic Index (GI):**…
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To be more effective for absorbing Omega-3s and nutrients, is it better to eat ground flaxseed rather than whole?
**1. Flaxseed, a Treasure Trove of Nutrition** Like chia seeds, flaxseed is a very beneficial superfood for people with diabetes. It contains plant-based omega-3s (alpha-linolenic acid, ALA), a powerful antioxidant called ‘lignans,’ and abundant soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. These components help with blood sugar control, cardiovascular health, and inflammation reduction. **2. Why Should You…
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Can consuming garlic regularly cure diabetes itself?
**1. The Health Benefits of Garlic** Garlic contains a powerful compound called ‘allicin’ and has historically been used as a natural antibiotic and tonic. It is well-known for helping with cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels and improving blood circulation. Since people with diabetes are at high risk for cardiovascular disease, these…
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Since extra virgin olive oil is a healthy fat, is it best to use it for deep-frying?
**1. Olive Oil: The Core of the Mediterranean Diet** Extra virgin olive oil is the core of the Mediterranean diet and a prime example of healthy fat. Its main component, ‘monounsaturated fatty acid,’ is very beneficial for cardiovascular health as it lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) levels while maintaining good cholesterol (HDL) levels. It is also…
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Can cacao nibs, which provide a chocolate flavor without sugar, be a good snack for people with diabetes when they crave something sweet?
**1. What are Cacao Nibs?** Cacao nibs are made by fermenting, drying, removing the shells, and crushing cacao beans, the raw material for chocolate. They can be considered ‘unprocessed chocolate’ with no additives like sugar or milk. **2. Why They Are Good for People with Diabetes** – **Zero Sugar:** They contain no sugar at all…
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Is eating kale raw, such as in wraps or salads, more beneficial for blood sugar management than drinking it as a juice?
**1. Kale, the King of Leafy Greens** Kale, along with spinach and broccoli, is one of the most recommended ‘non-starchy vegetables’ for people with diabetes. It is extremely rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and packed with minerals like calcium and potassium, and antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin. It is a top health vegetable…
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Even if fried, is eggplant a healthy vegetable side dish for people with diabetes due to its high water content?
**1. Eggplant: A Representative Low-Calorie, Low-Carb Vegetable** Eggplant itself is an excellent food ingredient for people with diabetes. It has only 25 kcal per 100g, is very low in carbohydrates, and is rich in dietary fiber and antioxidants like anthocyanins. Therefore, it provides satiety and health benefits with almost no impact on blood sugar. **2.…
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Since Jeon (Korean pancake) eaten on holidays contains many vegetables, is it okay for people with diabetes to eat it as a meal?
**1. Jeon, the Star of Holiday Food** Jeon, such as zucchini pancake, pollock pancake, and meatball pancake, is an indispensable food on holidays and special days. It’s easy to mistake it for a healthy food because it contains good ingredients like vegetables, fish, and meat. However, it is a food that requires great caution in…
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If you only eat the noodles from instant ramen without the soup, is it okay for people with diabetes because the sodium and calories are reduced?
**1. Instant Ramen: The Worst Combination** Instant ramen is often cited as one of the worst foods to avoid in a diabetic diet. This is because it contains all the elements harmful to blood sugar, blood pressure, and vascular health. – **Refined Carbohydrates:** The noodles are made from refined wheat flour, which raises blood sugar…
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Since Ssamjang is made from soybean paste and vegetables, is it okay for people with diabetes to add a generous amount when eating meat?
**1. The Components of Ssamjang** Ssamjang is a representative Korean sauce made by mixing various ingredients like garlic and onion with a base of doenjang (soybean paste) and gochujang (chili paste). Because it contains fermented foods and is eaten with vegetables, it’s easy to think of it as a healthy sauce. **2. Why You Shouldn’t…
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