Rapid increase in blood sugar after eating is a big concern for people with diabetes or prediabetes. However, according to Healthline, just by adding chia seeds properly to your daily diet, you can significantly improve your glucose index and prevent sudden increases in blood sugar.
Chia seeds contain high levels of soluble fiber, especially gel when soaked in water. This gel helps slow down the digestion and absorption of sugar from food, thereby controlling the rate at which glucose increases after meals. In addition, chia seeds also contain omega-3 fatty acids, plant proteins and minerals such as magnesium, which help improve insulin sensitivity.
Research published in Diabetes Care shows that: people with type 2 diabetes who supplement chia seeds regularly for 12 weeks significantly reduce HbA1c index - a sign showing the ability to control blood sugar in the medium term.
How to use chia seeds is very simple: steep 1 - 2 tablespoons of chia seeds in warm water or unsweetened milk for 10 minutes and drink before meals. In addition, you can add it to oatmeal, smoothies or salads to increase the effectiveness of blood sugar control.
Experts recommend that people with diabetes should maintain the habit of using chia seeds combined with a low-starch diet to absorb quickly and exercise lightly every day to stabilize glucose in the long term.
