Porridge is a controversial food item in the diet of a person suffering from diabetes. They are a source of good, “slow” carbohydrates, thanks to which you feel full for a long time. However, keep in mind that porridge consists of starch. The starch that enters the body is converted into glucose, which enters the bloodstream.
The optimal mode of consumption of cereals is once a day in the morning. A carbohydrate-rich breakfast will cheer you up in the morning. Of all the cereals, you should add to your diet only 5 recommended.
Buckwheat.
Among patients with diabetes, this is the most popular cereal, which is even considered a cure for this disease. Buckwheat contains an ideal set of amino acids and the substance inositol. Due to this, buckwheat blocks the assimilation of its own sugars. Starch is converted to glucose, and inositol reduces its concentration in the blood. Inositol in buckwheat is extremely useful for diabetics.
However, you should not eat porridge for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and even more so to consider it a full-fledged cure for diabetes.
Oatmeal.
Oatmeal contains less starch than other cereals. This porridge is rich in beta-gluconate and dietary fiber, which are very important for the intestines. Dietary fiber from oatmeal can reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, this effect can be obtained only if you cook oatmeal in water without sugar.
Rice.
Ground white rice is just a carbohydrate without vitamins or fiber. It quickly raises glucose levels and brings nothing but a ton of empty calories.
Thus, it is worth eating brown, whole grain rice. This type of rice fills the body with fiber and vitamin B. The fiber of whole grains helps to reduce the rate of absorption of glucose into the blood.
Millet.
This hypoallergenic porridge benefits the body of a person with diabetes. Millet has a lipotropic effect and prevents the absorption of fat from the intestine into the blood. Millet improves digestion due to its high fiber content. In addition, it is rich in B vitamins and trace elements, especially magnesium and calcium.
Spelled.
Spelled contains a huge amount of fiber and trace elements. This porridge is rich in phosphorus, zinc, potassium and iron. Of particular value is the content of folate and niacin. Both vitamins are involved in the endocrine system by stimulating the pancreas.
Breakfast cereal should be supplemented with a protein dish: egg, meat or cheese. To increase the nutritional value, it is desirable to season not with butter but with vegetable oil (flaxseed or olive). Flax seeds, nuts and pumpkin seeds can be added to enhance the benefits of meals.
If you like, you can make side dishes of peas, lentils and other legumes. All these products have a low glycemic index and are well digested.
The main task is to eat small meals, check blood sugar levels and follow the recommendations of an endocrinologist or family doctor.