Tangerines for diabetes
It is useful to use tangerines for diabetes mellitus. Fruits contain a large amount of vitamins and nutrients that contribute to better body activity. This citrus does not affect the percentage of increase in blood glucose.
Tangerines for diabetes
Beneficial features
Tangerines contain potassium and vitamin C. Potassium improves the functioning of the heart and cardiovascular system. Vitamin C improves immunity, the body becomes more tempered to resist infections.
This fruit has several advantages:
- blood pressure is normalized;
- the body is in good shape;
- glucose is broken down more slowly, then the risk of a sharp increase in sugar is minimized;
- the work of the gastrointestinal tract improves;
- citrus removes toxins and excess fluid well;
- due to the content of vitamins, the body fights diseases better;
- helps to avoid obesity and atherosclerosis.
Diabetes use
Since the pancreas in this disease does not work properly, the diet is strictly followed. The body produces a hormone that affects the percentage of blood sugar - insulin. With its lack of glucose becomes more - it is dangerous to human life.
It is even useful to use tangerines for type 2 diabetes mellitus, the main thing is to refrain from tangerine juice. Lack of fiber, high sugar levels will negatively affect the body.
Mandarin action
The use of tangerines has a good effect on the patient's body:
| Vision | Due to vitamin A, lutein and zeaxanthin, the fetus has a positive effect on blood circulation, vision improves. The fiber of the eye contains lutein, and zeaxanthin is responsible for the difference in colors. To maintain the same level of vision, about 2 fruits are consumed per day. |
| Digestion | Antioxidants and fiber help the digestive organs function better. |
| Genitourinary system | Due to the content of acid, zinc and phosphorus, women do not lose their menstrual cycle. In men, the prostate gland works better. |
| Diet product | Diet fruit, GI - 50, few calories. By consuming this citrus, the risk of gaining excess weight is reduced, and surges in blood glucose are prevented. |
Contraindications
The fruit is contraindicated in kidney disease
Diabetics should not include citrus in the diet for diseases of the digestive organs, kidneys, as well as hepatitis. Children are not allowed to consume the fruit at all.
It is dangerous to eat with allergies. Pregnant women can consume the fruit only on the advice of the treating doctor.
Crust
Mandarins are good for type 2 diabetes. You can even eat the crust.
The crust is boiled, and the patient is given a glass to drink a day. This will help to strengthen the immune system and normalize the amount of vitamins in the body.
Decoction recipe:
- take 3 washed peels;
- pour 1.5 liters. clean water;
- bring to a boil and leave for 10 minutes. on low heat;
- after cooling down, drink 0.5 cups 2 times a day.
There are essential oils in the crust. That is why citrus is used to treat and prevent most diseases.
Zest
Jam is made from tangerines for type 2 diabetes mellitus: 5 peeled fruits are boiled for 10 minutes. Then add zest 15 gr. and lemon juice (0.5 citrus). Leave on fire for another 5 minutes.
Add the cinnamon and sugar substitute and let it simmer for 5 minutes, after which the tangerine jam is cooled. Shelf life is high. Store in a cellar or refrigerator.
Food
It is important to eat right with this disease.
- The 1st breakfast starts at 7: 00-8: 00. Percentage of daily calorie intake - 25%;
- 2nd breakfast at 10: 00-11: 00. Dose - 15% of calories. During this period, the use of citrus fruits will have the most positive effect on the body.
- Lunch 13: 00-14: 00. The dose is 30%.
- Dinner - 19:00, dose - 20%.
- Second dinner - before bed, 10% of the daily intake of calories.
Forbidden fruits
Tangerines for type 2 diabetes are allowed, but bananas, cherries and grapes are not allowed.
Dried fruits, raisins, dates, candied fruits, figs negatively affect the body of a diabetic, they can lead to negative consequences. Dried fruits have a high sugar level and should be treated with caution.
Conclusion
With diabetes mellitus, tangerines are allowed, but only in limited quantities. Citrus is rich in nutrients and vitamins, therefore it has a good effect on the body. They eat the fruit fresh, prepare a tincture from the peel, and make jam from the zest. Tangerine juice is harmful to diabetics due to its high glucose content.