Posted on July 3, 2008 in Latest News
So you are diagnosed with diabetes and the doctors have advised to avoid sweets. But how much do you know about which sweet is bad for you and which, if any is harmless or even good for diabetes? Here’s all you want to know.
Sweeteners are classified into two groups: nutritive and non-nutritive:
- Nutritive refers to that sweetener which contains some type of nutritional value such as carbohydrates, calories or small amounts of vitamins or minerals.
- Non-nutritive indicates that the sweetener is basically calorie-free and doesn’t contribute to the nutritional value of the diet.
Honey and fructose are both nutritive sweeteners; both contain carbohydrates and calories and can be eaten by people with diabetes, but, as with any carbohydrate-containing food, larger amounts may raise blood sugar levels. High levels of fructose have been known to cause diarrhea and may, in fact, raise the levels of blood fats.
How Honey Actually Helps the Diabetic?
One major problem many people experience with diabetes is the development of foot ulcers and wounds that refuse to close. Doctors believe that honey works because it is good for suppressing bacterial growth, which fights infection. The only side effect reported from using honey to treat ulcers or wounds that refuse to close is a slight stinging sensation when it is applied to the affected area.
Honey contains all elements of the soil, especially if it is not deprived of pollen grains. If you cut 40-50 g of your carbohydrate intake daily and replace them with honey, you will make a great favour to your body.
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