Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Diabetes sufferers are strongly advised to be more careful in consuming food. This is important to keep blood sugar levels normal and stable.
Although in general consuming vegetables is good for health, it turns out that there are some vegetables that diabetes sufferers should avoid.
So, what vegetables should diabetics not consume? The following is the explanation as summarized from the page All Recipes:
1. Potatoes
Both potatoes and sweet potatoes are considered starchy vegetables, meaning they contain more carbohydrates than most vegetables.
“While there are no vegetables that are off-limits for diabetics, pay attention to portion sizes,” says Mackenzie Burgess, RDN, registered nutritionist and recipe developer at Cheerful Choices.
He further said that it is best to consume only one serving of potatoes or one potato the size of a fist.
Additionally, try to stay away from processed potatoes such as French fries or chips, which can lead to snacking habits and excess fat in the diet.
2. Corn
Corn on the cob or other processed corn is always a delicious side option, but should be consumed with caution.
It is known that half a cup of corn kernels contains 21 grams of carbohydrates and only 2 grams of fiber. Diabetes sufferers need to be wary of this high carbohydrate content.
If you like corn, make sure the portions are small, and combine it with foods high in protein and fiber.
3. Peas
Peas should also be avoided for people with diabetes. Because one cup of peas contains quite high carbohydrates, namely 20 grams.
However, diabetics can still consume peas in small portions, for example half a cup.
4. Pumpkin
Pumpkin is also a vegetable that diabetics should not consume. For example, butternut squash contains 16 grams of carbohydrates per cup and less than 3 grams of fiber.
This content is certainly not good for consumption by people with diabetes. If you want to consume it, make sure it is in small portions and accompanied by green leafy vegetables.
5. Vegetable Juice
Not many people know, vegetables in juice form actually contain less fiber than real vegetables. If consumed, vegetable juice can deprive the body of the fiber component which is important to prevent an increase in blood sugar.
Whatever vegetables you choose should be enjoyed directly without being processed like juice or snacks. That way, you can get the benefits of fiber, especially when counting carbohydrates.
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