As people’s health awareness increases, people are turning to healthier choices to make food taste better and sweeter. “Jujube” is one of them. It is one of the most popular sweeteners and refined sugar substitutes, especially for diabetics. From chocolate to candy, anything with dates seems to be the safest choice, but is it really good for diabetics? How many dates can a diabetic patient eat every day? Since ancient times, jujube has been one of the most consumed foods.
It has a natural sweet taste and is rich in healthy carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. About 100 grams of jujube has about 314 calories, especially the sweet meat of jujube and high calorie. Dates like Medjool are about twice as big as other varieties, which makes it even more important to keep track of the serving size compared to other varieties. According to health experts, eating 2-3 dates per serving is safe for people with diabetes, but it is recommended to seek medical advice before adding anything to the diet.
Eating date palms in moderation can help diabetics in several ways because they are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and minerals such as iron, magnesium, and potassium. The low glycemic index of date palm makes it a good source of nutrition. The presence of fiber in dates helps to slowly absorb sugar into the blood, thereby preventing blood sugar levels from soaring. When used with nuts and other healthy foods, dates can provide satiety and suppress strange hunger.
In addition, the antioxidants in dates help reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of obesity. Finally, the phytoestrogens in jujube have a similar effect on the body, just like estrogen, it helps the normal functioning of the vital organs of the body. However, much research is still needed to determine the benefits of phytoestrogens in the context of insulin resistance and diabetes.
News Source : ETimes
