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Diabetes: 4 vegetables that are good for your health if you are suffering from high blood sugar

Not all fruits or vegetables might be healthy for you owing to the fact that all bodies are different and different vegetables have different nutritional values. If you are suffering from a certain disease, it is important that you choose your vegetables and fruits right according to the needs of your body and what is good for it.

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Updated Jul 30, 2022, 19:35 IST

Broccoli is high in proteins which helps to improve the blood sugar levels by slowing down the absorption of carbs. Also, it nourishes the good bacteria in the stomach which helps to keep the gut healthy. (Picture courtesy: Pexels)

New Delhi: Not all fruits and vegetables have the same kind of nutritional values, some might be high in sodium, and others might be high in potassium or other vitamins and minerals. Your body needs vitamins and minerals as they keep the body healthy and also aids in its functioning.

However, not all fruits or vegetables might be healthy for you owing to the fact that all bodies are different and different vegetables have different nutritional values. If you are suffering from a certain disease, it is important that you choose your vegetables and fruits right according to the needs of your body and what is good for it.

Diabetes is a disease that increases your blood sugar and if not controlled, it could cause kidney diseases, damage the nervous system and other organs as well. Therefore, it is important that you control your blood sugar. Eating the right fruits and vegetables could help. Take a look at the vegetables that you could include in your diet if you are suffering from diabetes.

Lettuce: This green-leafy vegetable is rich in Vitamin K which can help to improve insulin regulation, thereby, improving blood sugar levels. The Vitamin K present in lettuce also helps in blood clotting.
Eggplant or brinjal: This vegetable is rich in fibres and proteins which slows down the process of absorption of carbs into the blood, thereby, keeping blood sugar under control.
Broccoli: This vegetable too is high in proteins which helps to improve the blood sugar levels by slowing down the absorption of carbs. Also, it nourishes the good bacteria in the stomach which helps to keep the gut healthy.
Cauliflower: Like broccoli, this vegetable too belongs to the family of cruciferous vegetables which are high in fibre content. These fibres also help to keep the stomach full for longer along with maintaining blood sugar levels.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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