Nuts are high in nutrients because they contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, fibre, calcium, and unsaturated fatty acids. Unsaturated fats in nuts perform a variety of important functions, including cell growth support and organ protection.
As Sumaiya A, Clinical Dietitian, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, points out, one such beneficial food item for people with diabetes is nuts, which have many nutritional benefits.
Following are the best nuts for diabetes management:
1) Almond
Almonds help diabetics manage their glucose levels. They lower oxidative stress, which is a major cause of diabetes and heart disease. Almonds are high in fibre, vitamin E, magnesium, and vitamin 12.
2) Walnut
Consuming walnuts makes you feel full and reduces your desire for other foods. It was also discovered that eating walnuts on a regular basis aids in weight loss and lowers a person's fasting insulin level.
3) Peanuts
Peanuts are an excellent source of protein and fibre, making them ideal for people with type 2 diabetes. Peanuts help diabetics control their blood sugar levels and prevent diabetes from developing in the first place.
4) Pistachios
It has a low glycemic index, and eating pistachios helps people with Type 2 diabetes improve their glycemic status. A pistachio-rich Mediterranean diet improves glucose levels, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and total cholesterol levels.
5) Cashews
Consuming cashews on a regular basis lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart disease. And, while cashews have a higher fat content, most of it is good fat, which is beneficial to diabetics.
While nuts are beneficial to health, other health conditions should be considered, and people should consult doctors if they have problems such as heart disease, high cholesterol, or hypertension. "All nuts, in moderation, should be consumed to control blood sugar levels and other health conditions," Sumiaya added.
FAQs
Q1. Which country has the most diabetic patients?
China has the highest number of diabetics in the world with 141 million diabetics.
Q2. Where does India rank in diabetes?
With 77 million diabetics, India ranks second only to China in the global diabetes epidemic.
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