Vegetables that help regulate blood sugar

Diabetes is a disease characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. It is the result of a lack or poor use of insulin, a hormone generated by the pancreas, essential to convert glucose into energy from the food that is eaten.

Sugar or glucose from food is the key fuel for the human body to perform its functions: think, work, contract the heart, breathe, among others.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are two types of diabetes: type 2 diabetes mellitus is due to the body not using effectively the insulin it produces; and type 1 diabetes mellitus is characterized by poor insulin production and requires daily regulation of this hormone.

The basic pillars of diabetes treatment are physical activity, medication and diet.

According to a Spanish medium, certain vegetables can help regulate blood sugar.

Spinach is a source of folate and vitamins C, E, A.

Tomato is rich in vitamin C and vitamin A, basically in the form of carotenoids.

Broccoli is a potent source of vitamin C and folate.

Cauliflower is rich in potassium which contributes to the proper functioning of the nervous system and muscles, and helps regulate blood pressure.

Asparagus is rich in vitamins C and E.

Cabbage has protein, vitamin C, fiber, potassium, folate, and phytonutrients.

Brussels sprouts are rich in vitamins A, E, K and minerals such as folic acid, potassium and fiber.

However, it must be remembered that some products raise insulin in the blood: honey, candies, chocolates, jams, ice cream, sweet cookies, sugary cereals, fast food, alcohol, refined wheat flour, among others.

In any case, before eliminating or including any food in the daily diet, it is important to consult the treating physician or a nutritionist, since the information provided above is not a substitute for medical advice.

source: semana.com