Can You Eat Sushi If You Have Diabetes?
May 3, 2009 Filed under Pregnancy and Diabetes
If you are a big sushi fan and you really enjoy eating it specifically having diabetes diagnosed may question whether or not you should be eating sushi. Your diet and lifestyle has to change so should your favorite food not be on the change? There is a lot of speculation when it comes to sushi lets evaluate the effects of eating sushi.
Today there are more and more sushi restaurants being built. This is because it is a very enjoyable food that is full of vitamins and nutrients. Sushi contains high levels of lean proteins and vegetables for a healthy diet. Not only all that sushi is very eye appealing in presentation.
Those who have type 2 diabetes should be very careful when they think about eating sushi. Diabetics need to be careful that they do not eat high glucose foods that can cause their blood sugar to rise.
Most sushi is made with white rice which contains high levels of glucose that can cause your blood sugar levels to rise. Traditionally nigiri sushi and sushi rolls use this type of white rice.
It is very important that you do not eat too much white rice. Also, be very careful when applying or using sauce with your sushi because most of the time it is filled with sugar. In addition, stay away from fried foods.
A perfect choice for people who love sushi is sashimi. It is sushi without the rice. These are perfect fr diabetics since they do not contain high levels of glycemic foods.


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