According to BSCK II Hoang Minh Khoa - Xanh Pon General Hospital (Hanoi), diabetes is a typical metabolic disorder with the phenomenon of blood sugar levels always being higher than normal due to the body lacking insulin secretion or resistance to insulin or both, leading to important disorders in sugar metabolism (glucid), protein, fat (lipit), and minerals.
The basic principle in the diet of people with diabetes is to minimize glucid (powder), which has the effect of avoiding increased blood glucose, limiting saturated fatty acids to avoid metabolic disorders.
group of starch
In fact, the diet for people with diabetes does not need to completely abstain from sugar. In your diet, you can still choose to eat whole grains rich in vitamins and minerals, especially fiber, which is beneficial for digestion and slows down blood glucose increase.
- People with diabetes should eat whole grains, tofu, rice with bran, vegetables... processed by steaming, boiling, baking, minimizing frying and stir-frying.
- People with diabetes should not eat or limit foods such as banh mi, cakes, pasta, vu ngan, etc., vegetables such as cassava provide a lot of starch, if you have eaten these foods, you should reduce or cut rice.
Protein group
People with diabetes should increase protein-rich foods.
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), lean meat contains a lot of protein and very little saturated fat, so it is suitable to add a reasonable amount to the diet of people with diabetes.
- People with diabetes should eat fish, lean meat, skinless poultry, fat-filled meat... processed simply by steaming, boiling, pan-filling to reduce fat.
- People with diabetes should not eat processed frozen meats such as sausages, Chinese sausages, bacon, etc.
Fat group
The menu for people with type 2 diabetes is provided with enough good fats to help limit cravings, lose weight and control blood glucose better.
- Foods with unsaturated fats are prioritized in the diet of people with diabetes such as soybean oil, sesame, almonds, fish oil, fish fat, olive oil, etc.
- People with diabetes limit foods high in cholesterol and saturated fat such as eggs, animal organs, beef, dog meat, etc.
Vegetable and fiber groups
People with diabetes should eat more vegetables through simple cooking methods such as steaming, boiling, and salads.
- People with diabetes should eat green vegetables such as spinach, kale, vegetables, asparagus, etc.
- People with diabetes should not or limit eating vegetables such as beetroot, green beans, etc.
- People with diabetes need to increase their intake of fresh fruits such as blueberries, oranges, strawberries, raspberries, apples, apricots, grapes, cucumbers, etc.; limit eating sweet ripe fruits such as durian, ripe persimmons, ripe roses, ripe mangoes and dried, canned fruits.
Fruit not only provides antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, but fruit can also be used to replace unhealthy sweets.
