In daily life, steamed bread is one of the staple foods and is deeply loved by people. However, for diabetics, steamed buns seem to have become a "taboo". Many patients shy away from steamed buns because they fear that the carbohydrates in them will cause their blood sugar to rise.
So, is it true that diabetics can't eat steamed buns? Doctors warn that the key is to control your intake and make reasonable food choices, rather than completely eliminating a certain food. To stabilize blood sugar, diabetics should try to eat less of these foods.
First of all, let's clarify the misconceptions about steamed buns. Manju is mainly made from flour and does contain certain carbohydrates, which are the main cause of blood sugar elevations**. But this does not mean that diabetics cannot eat steamed buns at all. The key is to control your intake.
Moderate consumption of steamed bread, combined with a reasonable dietary structure and exercise, can help diabetic patients maintain blood sugar stability. Of course, if diabetics are worried about the effect of steamed bread on blood sugar, they can choose steamed bread made with whole wheat flour, or eat steamed bread with low glycemic index foods such as vegetables and beans to reduce blood sugar response after meals.
In addition to steamed buns, diabetics should also try to eat less of the following foods:
The first category is high-sugar fruits. Although fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals, some fruits are higher in sugar, such as bananas, grapes, etc. Excessive intake of these high-sugar fruits can lead to a rapid rise in blood sugar, which is not conducive to blood sugar control in diabetics. Therefore, when choosing fruits, diabetic patients should try to choose low-sugar fruits, such as strawberries, cherries, etc., and control their intake.
The second category is fried food. Fried foods are not only high in calories, but also tend to lead to elevated blood lipids and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is one of the common complications for diabetics, so fried foods should be eaten as little as possible. You can choose healthy cooking methods such as steaming, boiling, and stewing to reduce your fat intake.
The third category is processed foods. Processed foods often contain more additives and sugars, which are not only low in nutritional value, but also prone to blood sugar fluctuations. Diabetics should try to avoid processed foods and instead choose fresh, natural ingredients to make their meals.
In addition to the above types of foods, diabetics should also pay attention to controlling the intake of staple foods. Staple foods are the main carbohydrates** and one of the main factors in the rise in blood sugar. Therefore, diabetic patients should reasonably mix staple foods and non-staple foods in their daily diet, appropriately reduce the intake of staple foods, and increase the intake of vegetables, legumes and other foods with low glycemic index.
Of course, controlling your diet doesn't mean starving. Diabetics should ensure that they consume enough nutrients and energy to maintain the normal functioning of their bodies. When choosing foods, you can refer to the glycemic index (GI) of foods and choose foods with low GI to slow down the rate of blood sugar rise.
In addition to dietary control, diabetics should also monitor their blood sugar regularly to understand their blood sugar status and make adjustments according to their doctor's recommendations. At the same time, maintaining good living habits and mentality, exercising appropriately, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol are also important measures to control diabetes.
In short, diabetics are not completely unable to eat staple foods such as steamed buns, the key is to control their intake and choose food reasonably. If you want to stabilize your blood sugar, you should try to eat less foods with a high glycemic index, such as high-sugar fruits, fried foods and processed foods, while maintaining a good lifestyle and mentality.