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Choosing the right staple food is crucial for diabetics!
In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the balance within the human body is closely related to the changes in nature, the five internal organs correspond to the five elements, the six internal organs correspond to the six qi, and our diet is closely related to the health of the body.
Especially for diabetics, choosing the right staple food is crucial.
First, let's understand what a staple food is. Staple foods, as the main components of our daily diet, have a main function of providing our body with enough energy. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, food can be divided into four natures: cold, hot, warm and cool, as well as sour, bitter, sweet, pungent and salty. Each food has its own unique properties and tastes that can affect the human body differently.
For diabetic patients, the principle of choosing a staple food is first of all to control energy intake to keep blood sugar stable. On this basis, they should choose those foods that have the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, nourishing qi and blood, such as millet, corn, oats, etc.
These foods can provide enough energy without causing drastic fluctuations in blood sugar.
In addition, the staple food of diabetics should also focus on the combination of thickness and thickness. Staple foods that are too fine, such as refined white rice noodles, have a good taste, but they lose a lot of nutrients during processing and have a high blood sugar response after meals. Therefore, appropriately increasing the intake of coarse grains, such as whole wheat flour, brown rice, etc., can better maintain the stability of blood sugar.
Of course, everyone's physique is different, and their adaptability to food is also different. Therefore, diabetic patients should choose the appropriate staple food according to their specific situation under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, TCM emphasizes lifestyle adjustments such as eating modestly, living regularly, combining work and rest, and feeling comfortable, all of which are conducive to the control of diabetes.
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