As far as we know, diabetics can't eat chocolate, because the high sugar content of chocolate will make the blood sugar of diabetics soar; But in fact, the food that will lead to soaring blood sugar refers to the food with higher sugar content, and the blood sugar level rises more sharply, so it is unnecessary for diabetic patients to completely ban sweets. Reducing sugar is more important than reducing calorie intake.
Studies show that eating 25 grams of dark chocolate every day can reduce the incidence of diabetes by 30%!
This is the experimental data of medical scientists. Of course, we normal people can't eat so much dark chocolate in a day. What is the magical effect of dark chocolate?
The magical effect of dark chocolate
Dark chocolate is rich in a substance called flavanol. Eating a medium-sized sugar-free dark chocolate every day can fight diabetes. But the effect of eating milk chocolate or white chocolate is different, so diabetics can't eat chocolate and milk chocolate.
How do diabetics choose chocolate?
1. Pay attention to the cocoa content.
Dark chocolate is hard and slightly bitter, which refers to chocolate with cocoa solids content between 70% and 99% or milk content below 12%. Generally speaking, more than 70% of chocolate tastes relatively moderate, and more than 90% of cocoa will have bitter taste.
2. refuse to "substitute cocoa butter"
Please write down the chocolate with the word "cocoa butter" in the ingredient list. Because this is obtained by hydrogenation of vegetable oil, if the process is not good enough, some trans fatty acids may be produced, which is harmful to the cardiovascular system.
Life tips
Although diabetics need to control their blood sugar, they can also bring some candy or chocolate when they go out. Diabetic patients are prone to hypoglycemia, palpitation, sweating and hunger because of their large amount of activity. Eating a piece of candy or chocolate at this time can alleviate the symptoms of hypoglycemia. Of course, hypoglycemic drugs and insulin injections that you usually take must also be carried with you.
Tips: Don't eat dark chocolate when you have low blood sugar.
Many diabetics will take chocolate as a food to prevent hypoglycemia and carry it with them. Many chocolates contain a lot of sugar, which can prevent hypoglycemia, but dark chocolate has very little sugar!