Can people with diabetes eat spicy hotpot? Nutritionist teaches "hot pot ingredient substitution method" 3 actions to help stabilize blood sugar
Can people with diabetes eat spicy hotpot? Too much fat may harm cardiovascular system
The weather is getting colder, and it’s time for many people to enjoy spicy hotpot. It is estimated that there are more than 2.3 million people with diabetes in Taiwan. Can diabetics eat spicy hotpot? Nutritionist Jian Yuhua said in an interview that people with diabetes can basically “eat anything”. In addition to mastering the principle of balanced diet, they should also have the dietary concept of “seeking good luck and avoiding bad luck”. For example, pay attention to the amount of starch and dairy products in the milk pot and pumpkin pot. When eating spicy hotpot, pay attention to potential landmines such as fat content and sodium content, which may affect blood sugar fluctuations and blood vessel health.
Dietitian Jian Yuhua pointed out that the fat content of spicy hot pot is relatively high. People with diabetes will also eat various foods at the same time when eating hot pot, which can easily cause blood sugar to rise after a meal. At the same time, excessive fat will cause blood sugar to stay at a higher peak after a meal. The descent is slower. When blood sugar remains high, it will affect blood vessel tolerance and health. In addition, spicy hot pot often contains a large amount of sodium. Excessive sodium intake may have a negative impact on bone density, cardiovascular problems and the risk of chronic diseases.
Is spicy pot too high in sodium? Sauerkraut and white meat pot is also a hidden mine
“Most Taiwanese people eat too much sodium unconsciously, and these hidden salts can easily cause adverse health risks!” Nutritionist Jian Yuhua said that the latest version of “Taiwanese Dietary Nutrient Reference Intakes” has included adults’ daily sodium intake. The content was revised down to 2300 mg. Spicy hot pot is not the only type of hot pot that Taiwanese love to eat. The sodium content of pickled cabbage and white meat hot pot is even more alarming.
Dietitian Jian Yuhua reminds sugar lovers that if they want to eat spicy hot pot or pickled cabbage and white meat hot pot, they should avoid drinking soup as much as possible. It is best to avoid high-starch foods such as rice blood with hot pot ingredients to avoid raising blood sugar and blood pressure at the same time. When buying spicy pot soup dumplings, pay attention to the carbohydrate content on the nutrition label. If there are excessive additives or bean paste or chili bean paste, be careful to hide the high sugar content, which may also lead to poor blood sugar control.
How to choose ingredients for spicy hot pot with diabetes? Nutritionist teaches substitution tips
How should sugar lovers choose hot pot ingredients when eating spicy hot pot? Nutritionist Jian Yuhua suggested that processed food and processed meat are the main landmines. Sugar lovers can use the concept of “substitutes” and replace processed pills with fish paste pills and flower stick pills; fried tofu skin and hundred-page tofu. Use ordinary tofu; replace pork belly and wagyu with too much fat into tendon or tenderloin. You can also choose fish, chicken, squid, or soy sauce, which not only satisfies the taste, but also allows you to consume high-quality protein, which is a relatively healthy way.
However, because vegetables, frozen tofu and other foods have a high ability to absorb soup, it is not recommended to be directly immersed in the spicy pot before eating. Nutritionist Jian Yuhua reminds us that it is best to boil or blanch vegetables before eating them, or choose mushrooms and fungus that are less likely to absorb soup. You can also use ordinary soup base to cook the vegetables, and then add a small amount of spicy pot soup to enhance the flavor.
Worry about your blood sugar spike when eating spicy hot pot? One action before meals helps stabilize blood sugar
At year-end gatherings, many people will invite relatives and friends to enjoy spicy hot pot. Nutritionist Jian Yuhua recommends that people with diabetes develop the habit of walking for 15-30 minutes after meals, which is very helpful for the fluctuation of blood sugar after meals. If you are going to eat spicy hotpot as a meal, you can consume high-fiber vegetables beforehand, which can ease the fluctuation of blood sugar. Since the spicy hot pot portion is too large, it is recommended for sugar lovers to stop eating starch staple food or limit it to half a bowl.
Nutritionist Jian Yuhua said that although the dietary sodium intake of Taiwanese people has been declining year by year, it is still on the high side. After eating spicy hotpot, sugar lovers can supplement half a bowl to one cup if they do not have kidney function problems or kidney disease. A bowl of high-potassium fruits, such as bananas and melons, helps balance sodium and potassium in the body and is also beneficial to heart health. However, kidney disease is the main comorbidity of diabetes. People with diabetes should check their kidney function regularly and follow the instructions of their medical staff to consume high-potassium fruits that meet their personal needs to maintain kidney and blood sugar health.
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