Onions are not only a side ingredient in stir-fried dishes but are also considered a food beneficial for blood sugar control, although they are often overlooked. Onions are rich in quercetin and sulfur compounds - substances that can increase insulin sensitivity, thereby helping to reduce hunger blood sugar and lower HbA1c (long-term average blood sugar).
Eating onions in moderation each day can help slow down the transition from pre-diabetes to type 2 diabetes.
Onions are warm in nature, spicy in taste, affect the lungs and stomach, have the effect of warming the digestive system, helping blood circulation and supporting better digestion. Thanks to that, onions are especially suitable for people who are inactive, eat a lot and are prone to high blood sugar, especially in cold weather.
However, experts recommend applying a diet that focuses on food intake, not putting too much emphasis on food types. Daily meals should be balanced between whole grains, vegetables and high-quality protein, while being low in oil and salt, eating on time, and dinner should be light.
For example, breakfast can be a bowl of oatmeal with eggs; lunch is half a bowl of brown rice with stewed tofu; dinner is simpler with cereal porridge and a little stir-fried onion. Although onions are good for health, they cannot be considered foods that can replace medication.
It is necessary to understand that diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease, with a long-term progression. Disease control must be based on a comprehensive approach, maintained every day including: a reasonable diet, regular exercise, getting enough sleep and maintaining stable spirit.
