Eating grapefruit for diabetes
Grapefruit is a citrus fruit that is a hybrid of a pomelo and an orange. It has a sour taste with a characteristic bitterness. The plant belongs to evergreen trees. Grapefruit for type 2 diabetes is useful to eat in moderation in the absence of contraindications.
Eating grapefruit for diabetes
Composition and useful properties of the product
100 g of the fruit contains the following substances:
- proteins - 5 g;
- fats - 5 g;
- carbohydrates - 8.5 g;
- pectin - 0.7 g;
- ash - 1.2 g;
- water - 85 g;
- fiber - 1.73 g.
Vitamin composition:
- vitamin C;
- violet acid;
- riboflavin;
- thiamine;
- alpha and beta carotene;
- retinol;
- niacin.
Useful components in grapefruit (per 100 g):
- calcium - 23 mg;
- iron - 1.12 mg;
- zinc - 0.13 mg;
- phosphorus - 20 mg;
- potassium - 130 g;
- magnesium - 10 mg;
- copper - 0.2 mg;
- manganese - 0.01 mg.
The calorie content of the fruit is 25 kcal per 100 g of product. The glycemic index is 29. This allows the use of grapefruit with type 2 diabetes mellitus fresh and processed into juice. The product is used as an additive to meat dishes, fish and vegetables. Freshly squeezed juice is used for pickling, which does not increase the glycemic index of the dish.
Healing effect
The effects of grapefruit are also general therapeutic. The substances in the fruit have an antiviral effect, improve the functioning of the nervous system and enhance immunity.
Grapefruit juice normalizes the cardiovascular system, improves blood quality and prevents blood clots. Also, the agent cleanses the liver and kidneys from harmful substances and acts as a diuretic.
Grapefruit for diabetes
Grapefruit lowers glucose levels
Eating grapefruit with type 2 diabetes can be preventive and therapeutic. The low glycemic index and the beneficial properties of the product are beneficial for diabetics, since they affect the blood glucose level and lower its level.
The fruit contains a lot of fiber. Its benefit lies in the normalization of digestive processes. This slows down the absorption of carbohydrates, which raises sugar levels and allows the body to better process it.
Grapefruit contains naringin, which gives it a bitter taste. This substance is an antioxidant that improves the absorption of insulin in the internal tissues.
In diabetics, metabolic processes in the body are normalized, which improves their general condition. The benefit of the fruit extends to the stomach: it reduces acidity.
Grapefruit with type 2 and 1 diabetes mellitus is drunk daily in the form of juice, 150-220 ml before meals. You cannot use honey or sugar with it. Juices have a higher glycemic index than the fruits from which they are made. Raw grapefruit is eaten at 100-150 g per day.
Dishes with grapefruit for diabetics
In order to reveal the properties of grapefruit and not to increase the blood glucose level, dishes are prepared from low-calorie foods with a glycemic index of less than 60.The fruit gives a good combination with unsweetened varieties of apples, viburnum and sea buckthorn.
The fruit is used as an addition to desserts or salads. Grapefruit is added to ice cream made from low-fat ingredients.
Jam is also made from the product. It is good for diabetics and retains all its beneficial properties when cooked.
To make jam, you need:
- 2 grapefruits;
- 400 ml of water;
- 15 g of sugar substitute (fructose is prohibited).
The fruit is boiled until the liquid is thick and smooth. Then add sugar substitute, mix and insist in a cool place for 3 hours. In case of diabetes, they eat 30-40 g of this jam per day.
To prepare baked grapefruits, you need:
- 1 whole grapefruit
- 15 g sugar substitute;
- 20 g of low-fat butter;
- 2 walnuts;
- a handful of cinnamon.
Divide the grapefruit into 2 equal parts, remove the bitter one. Butter, sweetener and cinnamon are applied to the pulp. Bake for 15 minutes. at low temperatures to maintain beneficial properties.
Contraindications
It is forbidden to eat grapefruit with diabetes mellitus in the following cases:
- individual intolerance to the fruit;
- allergy to niringin;
- increased acidity of the stomach;
- tendency to heartburn;
- ulcer;
- inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
Also, grapefruit is contraindicated for diabetics under 10 years of age: the active effect of the components can harm the body. It is required to introduce the product into the diet gradually to check if an allergic reaction occurs.
Conclusion
For the prevention and treatment of diabetes mellitus, grapefruit is consumed daily. Their composition replaces medicinal, vitamin and mineral complexes, and also resists infectious diseases.
To choose a quality fruit, you should pay attention to the presence of damage and skin color. There should be no stains on it. It is better to store the fruits in the refrigerator.