The good news for people with hypoglycemia, or a pre-diabetic condition, is that specific foods—plus a healthy diet—help stabilize blood sugar.
Let’s look at diet first because it’s foundational.
It is important to eat regular and moderate-sized meals. Don’t skip meals. Eat protein and an abundance of vegetables. Eat several servings per day of whole, unrefined grains; but otherwise limit carbohydrates, including fruit. Avoid fruit juice and the sweeter tropical fruits like pineapple and mangos.
Carbohydrates, the key is whole and underutilized like, quinoa, millet and buckwheat are good for you.
Because they may contribute to blood-sugar imbalances and a healing diet minimizes: alcohol, caffeine, juice, sweeteners and all common and refined grains. Additionally, consider what contributes to emotional, mental and physical balance in your life and make necessary adjustments to support a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy adequate sleep and regular exercise.
The following foods specifically help regulate blood sugar and therefore are good for people with hypoglycemia and diabetes:
BITTER MELON (มะระ= Mara) (As its name suggests, bitter melon tastes bitter. Bitter melon has a lumpy, ridged skin. It is a traditional diabetic remedy throughout the Far East. In clinical tests, bitter melon inhibits glucose absorption, increases insulin flow and has insulin-like effects.
ONION FAMILY All onion family members help regulates blood sugar so use them daily and with abandon. They include garlic, leeks, onions, ramps and scallions.
FENUGREEK (เมล็ดฟีนูกรีก = Mel̆d fīnū krīk) A popular spice throughout the Middle East and India, this legume is a common curry ingredient. It helps regulate sugar levels of non-insulin-dependent diabetics. Enjoy fenugreek as a tea or a spice. Or sprout these little seeds and substitute them for alfalfa sprouts in salads and sandwiches.
STEVIA (หญ้าหวาน= H̄ỵ̂ā h̄wān) A South American herb 30 times sweeter than sugar, stevia helps regulate blood sugar and blood pressure. It also suppresses dental bacteria and reduces mental and physical fatigue
SUNFLOWER FAMILY ROOT VEGETABLES The roots of sunflower relatives contain insulin, a natural fructose that helps diabetics lower their blood sugar.
RELAX Team wish you good health, for a professional medical check-up consider Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.
