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Diabetes mellitus forces a person to completely reconsider their diet. And people suffering from this disease have to give up many familiar foods in order to reduce negative manifestations and lead a normal lifestyle. However, according to endocrinologists, strawberries in diabetes mellitus do not cause a sharp increase in blood glucose. But you need to know how much natural product is permissible to eat per day, and whether it can be used to make preparations for the winter.
This berry is low in calories and at the same time has an excellent taste.
Is it possible to eat strawberries if you have diabetes mellitus type 1, 2?
Strawberries are characterized by a high content of ascorbic acid. The berry is also rich in vitamins B, PP, E, A, polyphenols, a complex of minerals, and bioflavonoids. It also contains organic acids. All this together has a beneficial effect on the functioning of internal organs and systems.
The berry is also valuable for its dietary fiber; there are about 3 g of it per 100 g of product.But these substances can literally destroy glucose in the human body. Therefore, strawberries can be eaten with diabetes without harm to health, but in moderation.
What are the benefits of strawberries for diabetes?
According to doctors, this berry is beneficial not only at the initial stage of development of endocrine disease, but also when complications such as atherosclerosis, arrhythmia, and hypertension have already developed. After all, the antioxidants, vitamins and polyphenols contained in it help remove free radicals from the body and reduce the permeability of cell membranes under the influence of toxins.
Strawberries help stop the destructive processes of the retina and optic nerve that occur against the background of diabetes. This disease also causes disruption of metabolic processes in the body. This provokes the development of joint diseases, including gouty arthritis. Regular consumption of berries helps prevent salt accumulation in the body.
The benefits of forest and garden strawberries for diabetes are due to the high iodine content in the berry. Moreover, the natural component is better absorbed by the human body than its synthetic analogue in tablets. It improves brain activity, prevents the development of complications in the central nervous system, and slows down the aging process. And berry polyphenols prevent the absorption of glucose into the blood through the digestive organs.
Rules for eating strawberries for diabetes
You need to eat berries taking into account the characteristics of the disease.Therefore, it is recommended to use the product in small doses. For diabetes mellitus, fresh field and garden strawberries can be eaten as a snack between main meals or after meals. It is also recommended to add berries to desserts, fruit salads, cocktails, and combine them with yogurt and milk.
The daily dose of the product should be eaten in 6-7 meals a day.
How many strawberries can you have for diabetes?
If you have an endocrine disease, it is important to know how many strawberries a diabetic can eat per day so that it brings maximum benefit to the body. To do this, you need to determine the carbohydrate content in it. After all, they are the ones that can cause an increase in blood glucose levels.
One glass of fresh strawberries contains approximately 10.8-11 g of carbohydrates and about 3 g of protein. The latter neutralize the effect of the former. As a result of simple calculations, it can be determined that one glass of berries contains about 8 g of carbohydrates, and for berries the maximum amount allowed per day is 15 g. Exceeding this level increases the likelihood of an attack.
Based on this, the conclusion suggests itself that without harm to health in diabetes, you can eat up to two glasses of fresh berries a day, which is approximately equal to 300-400 g.
Recipes for strawberry preparations for diabetics for the winter
Strawberries for type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus can be included in the diet not only in fresh, but also in processed form. After all, the fruiting period of the crop lasts no more than three weeks. To ensure that this useful product is always at hand, you can make various preparations for the winter based on it.
Strawberry compote for diabetes
To prepare the compote, you must first remove the stems from the berries, rinse with water and drain in a colander. Separately, prepare a stevia infusion at the rate of 30 g of the plant per 1 liter of water, boil for ten minutes and cool.
After this, put the berries in liter jars so that their volume is ½ capacity. Then fill to the top with stevia infusion diluted with water at the rate of 1 to 4, cover with lids. Sterilize the compote for 15 minutes and then roll it up. You can move the jars to the basement after they have cooled completely.
Compote acquires a balanced taste after a month
Strawberry confiture
You will need:
- 1 kg strawberries;
- 200 g fructose;
- 25 g gelatin.
Cooking process:
- Wash the berries, cut into slices, place in an enamel bowl.
- Mix gelatin with 1 tbsp. l. fructose.
- Pour the mixture into the chopped strawberries and stir.
- Place the container over low heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Add the remaining fructose, stir, and cook for three minutes.
- Remove the foam, pour the berry dessert into sterilized jars, and roll up.
Confiture can be used separately or added to other dishes
Strawberry jam for diabetes
You will need:
- 1 kg strawberries;
- 0.3 kg of honey.
Cooking process:
- Place the washed berries in an enamel bowl.
- Separately, melt the honey and pour over the strawberries.
- Bring to a boil, set aside, allow to cool.
- Repeat the procedure, roll up the jars.
The amount of honey in the jam can be adjusted to your own taste.
Strawberries in their own juice
To make a winter preparation according to this recipe, you must first wash the jars and pour clean whole strawberries into them. Separately, put a pan of water on the fire and put a cloth on the bottom.Place jars in a container so that the water level reaches the hangers.
Cook over low heat. As the strawberries sag, gradually add them until the juice level reaches the top of the jars. Boil for another ten minutes and roll up.
Berries in their own juice retain the taste and aroma of the natural product
Contraindications and possible harm
Strawberries for diabetics of type 1 and 2 diseases can bring not only benefits, but also harm. In most cases, this occurs as a result of exceeding the specified consumption rate of a natural product. However, there are certain contraindications that cannot be ignored.
Among them:
- individual intolerance;
- period of exacerbation of gastritis, peptic ulcer.
Conclusion
Strawberries for diabetes, as noted by endocrinologists, are useful in fresh and processed forms. After all, this berry has the ability to lower blood sugar levels and prevent the development of complications. However, moderation must be observed in everything so that the product brings maximum health benefits.
