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During the Dragon Boat Festival, the dumplings are fragrant and become a mouth-watering delicacy. For diabetics, eating is more cautious, but that doesn't mean you can't taste good food. We will share three important points for diabetics to eat zongzi and how to enjoy this traditional delicacy safely and happily with the right guidance.Selection of the main ingredients of zongzi:Diabetics are advised to give preference to rice dumplings made with coarse grains such as brown rice. Because coarse grains have a higher fiber content than white rice, they can lower the glycemic index of zongzi and help control blood sugar levels.
Avoid overly sweet fillings: There are many types of fillings for zongzi, but diabetics should avoid choosing overly sweet fillings, such as red beans and jujube paste. Choose some low-sugar or sugar-free fillings, such as walnuts, peanuts, lean meats, etc., to reduce the amount of sugar you consume.
Moderate amount: For diabetics, the key to eating zongzi is to eat it in moderation. Excessive intake can cause a sharp rise in blood sugar, increasing the burden of insulin. It is recommended to cut the zongzi into small pieces and reasonably control the amount of food to satisfy the appetite and keep the blood sugar stable.
Choose the right time:It is best to consume zongzi after the staple food and avoid using it as a substitute for the staple food. This can effectively avoid the problem of hypoglycemia caused by insufficient intake of staple foods, and at the same time control the effect of zongzi on blood sugar.
Serve with vegetables: When eating zongzi, you can pair them with some vegetables, such as green salad or garlic broccoli. Vegetables are rich in dietary fiber and rich in vitamins, which help to reduce the impact of zongzi on blood sugar.
Pair with protein foods: Pair some protein-rich foods such as lean meat, eggs, etc. on the side of the rice dumplings. Helps alleviate the effects of staple foods on blood sugar while providing a more complete set of nutrition.
Pair with healthy drinks: While enjoying the rice dumplings, you can choose some healthy drinks. For example, diabetics like tea or sugar-free soy milk, which helps to lower the glycemic index of food.
Chew slowly: Chew slowly to help the food mix saliva well, improve the digestion efficiency of starch in the gastrointestinal tract, and slow down the effect of zongzi on blood sugar. Avoid eating on an empty stomach: Try to eat zongzi after the staple food to avoid hyperglycemic reaction on an empty stomach. If you eat it on an empty stomach, you can pair it with some nuts or yogurt, etc., to help calm blood sugar fluctuations.
Monitor blood sugar: Before and after eating zongzi, diabetics can have blood sugar monitoring. In order to better understand the effect of food on blood sugar, it can provide a reference for subsequent dietary adjustments.
Conclusion: During the Dragon Boat Festival, diabetics can also taste delicious zongzi. By choosing the right type of zongzi, controlling the amount and time of consumption, and combining it with other foods, you can make zongzi a delicious and healthy food. While tasting delicious food, diabetic patients should maintain a reasonable diet, better control their blood sugar, and enjoy a healthy life.