Here are 4 dishes that have been proven to be beneficial for people with diabetes on hot days.
Oatmeal porridge with chia seeds and cucumber
Oatmeal is a food source rich in beta-glucan soluble fiber, which helps slow down the absorption of glucose into the blood.
Chia seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids and insoluble fiber, which help control hunger and blood sugar after eating. Cucumbers, with more than 90% water, have a cooling, mineral supplementation and help with mild diuretic.
A 40g serving of oats per morning can help reduce HbA1c and fasting blood glucose in type 2 diabetes after 12 weeks.
Cook diluted oatmeal congee, add the soaked chia seeds and sliced cucumber to eat with it. Do not add sugar or condensed milk.
Squash soup with shrimp
Squash is a low glycemic index (GI) food, rich in water, fiber and B vitamins. Shrimp is a low source of saturated fat protein, suitable for people who need to control sugar and blood lipids.
Foods rich in insoluble fiber such as squash help improve insulin sensitivity and support more effective blood glucose control in hot weather.
Use shrimp shrimp with peeled skin, cook soup with thinly sliced squash, without adding powder or sugar. A light dish that helps cool down and avoid dehydration.
Salmon grapefruit salad
Grapefruit is a low-sugar fruit, rich in naringin, a flavonoid compound that has the ability to fight inflammation and regulate blood sugar. Salmon provides omega-3, which helps reduce inflammation, supports insulin metabolism and protects the cardiovascular system, which is especially important for people with diabetes.
Supplementing salmon 2-3 times a week helps reduce triglycerides and improve blood sugar levels in people with metabolic disorders.
Mix steamed salmon/pot of ripe grapefruit with saffron, basil, a little lemon and extra virgin olive oil. Do not use sugary industrial sauce.
Beetroot with unsweetened almond milk
sedge contains a lot of soluble fiber, which helps slow down the digestion and absorption of sugar. When soaked in water, the tea seeds expand to create a natural gel layer that is beneficial for the intestines and reduce blood sugar after eating.
unsweetened almond milk is a suitable alternative to cow's milk, low in carbohydrates and rich in vitamin E, helping to fight oxidation, good for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Tetas can significantly reduce glucose after eating in people with prediabetes when taking 5g per day for 1 month.
Soak the rice grains, mix with the vegetables cooked from unsweetened almond milk, and add a few slices of young coconut if needed. Do not use artificial sweeteners or syrups.
