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While grapefruit is a good low-GI fruit for people with diabetes, should caution be exercised when eating it with certain diabetes or high blood pressure medications?
**1. Grapefruit: A Good Fruit for People with Diabetes?** Grapefruit is a fruit with a very low glycemic index (GI) of about 25. It is also rich in Vitamin C and fiber, making it a good fruit for people with diabetes, provided that portion sizes are managed well. However, grapefruit is very famous for interacting…
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Since shrimp is high in cholesterol, is it a seafood that should be avoided to prevent diabetic complications?
**1. The Truth About Shrimp and Cholesterol** Shrimp is known as a high-cholesterol food, containing about 189mg of cholesterol per 100g. For this reason, many people with diabetes believe they should avoid eating shrimp to prevent cardiovascular complications. However, similar to eggs, recent research shows that dietary cholesterol has less impact on blood cholesterol levels…
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Are leafy greens like spinach considered a ‘free food’ in a diabetic diet that can be eaten without restriction?
**1. The Power of ‘Non-Starchy Vegetables’** In a diabetic diet, vegetables are broadly divided into ‘starchy vegetables’ (like potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn) and ‘non-starchy vegetables.’ Spinach, along with lettuce, kale, and broccoli, is a representative non-starchy vegetable. They are very low in carbohydrates and rich in water and fiber, having a negligible effect on blood…
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Is Misugaru (roasted grain powder), made from various ground grains, a healthy and good-for-blood-sugar breakfast substitute when drunk?
**1. The Trap of a ‘Healthy Image’** Misugaru is a powder made from roasting and grinding various whole grains like brown rice, barley, and beans. Because its ingredients are whole grains, it has a strong perception as a healthy meal replacement. It is particularly popular for busy mornings as it can be easily mixed with…
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Can drinking vinegar or using it in cooking help moderate the rise in post-meal blood sugar?
**1. Research on Vinegar and Blood Sugar** Vinegar has been receiving a lot of attention recently as studies have shown it may help with post-meal blood sugar management. The main component of vinegar, ‘acetic acid,’ is pointed to as the key to this effect. **2. How Vinegar Helps Control Blood Sugar** – **Delays Carbohydrate Digestion:**…
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While black coffee doesn’t directly raise blood sugar due to a lack of sugar, can the blood sugar response differ from person to person?
**1. The General Relationship Between Black Coffee and Blood Sugar** Pure black coffee (Americano) without added sugar, syrup, or creamer has almost no carbohydrates or calories, so it does not directly raise blood sugar upon consumption. Long-term, some research suggests that antioxidants like polyphenols in coffee may even be helpful in preventing type 2 diabetes.…
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Kabocha squash is sweet like its name, but since it’s a vegetable, is it okay for people with diabetes to eat it instead of rice?
**1. The Carbohydrates Hidden Behind the Name ‘Vegetable’** Kabocha squash is a healthy food ingredient rich in Vitamin A and dietary fiber. However, you shouldn’t assume it has low carbohydrate content just because it has ‘squash’ in its name and is a plant-based food. Like sweet potatoes or potatoes, kabocha squash belongs to the category…
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Is waxy corn a chewy, healthy snack that people with diabetes can eat without concern?
**1. Corn: Vegetable or Grain?** Although corn is often eaten like a vegetable, nutritionally it is classified as a ‘grain,’ like rice or wheat. This means its main component is carbohydrates, and people with diabetes must pay as much attention to it as they would to eating a bowl of rice. **2. Waxy Corn and…
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Does the capsaicin in chili powder directly help with blood sugar management for people with diabetes by boosting metabolism?
**1. Expectations for Capsaicin and Metabolism** There are studies suggesting that ‘capsaicin,’ the compound that gives chili peppers their spiciness, can temporarily boost metabolism and help with body fat reduction. This can easily lead to the expectation that eating spicy food will also directly help with blood sugar management. **2. Realistic Effects and Cautions** –…
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Since bone broth soup (Sagol-gomtang) is a nourishing food, is it good for people with diabetes to drink all the soup to boost their energy?
**1. The Image of a Nourishing Food, and What’s Behind It** Bone broth soup is considered a representative nourishing food due to the belief that it is rich in calcium, collagen, and protein from simmering bones for a long time. However, people with diabetes should carefully consider its nutritional components when consuming it. **2. Why…
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