Should people with diabetes avoid eating all fruits? A dietician busts myths
3 years, 2 months ago

Should people with diabetes avoid eating all fruits? A dietician busts myths

Hindustan Times  

While diabetes can often limit your food options, on a brighter side, it also makes you mindful about the portions and the nutritional content of what you consume, so you can make healthy choices for yourself. Fruits contain fructose sugar but at the same they also contain calories so one needs to adjust them in their meal plan according to the individual's calorie requirement," says Shruti Bharadwaj, Senior Clinical Dietician, Narayana Hrudayalaya Multispeciality Hospital Ahmedabad. "While fructose being a natural sugar has a lower glycaemic index than starch, but consuming it in excessive amount is not advisable," says Bharadwaj. Fruits to avoid "Avoid fruits like banana, chiku, mango, fruit juices, grapes if you have diabetes," says the expert. Like Mango has a comparatively higher Glycaemic index but lower Glycaemic load so consult your dietician first how you can include mango in your meal plan," says Bharadwaj.

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Diabetic patients must eat THIS winter fruit in the morning, know its amazing benefits
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Diabetic patients must eat THIS winter fruit in the morning, know its amazing benefits

India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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ABP News  

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8 months ago

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The Hindu  

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8 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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1 year, 2 months ago

Avoid These 4 Food Items If You Have Diabetes

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Hindustan Times  

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News 18  

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News 18  

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Diabetes: 5 best and worst fruits for managing blood sugar

Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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2 years ago

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Hindustan Times  

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News 18  

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Firstpost  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 5 months ago

Diabetes: Healthy ways to eat rice for managing blood sugar levels

Hindustan Times  

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News 18  

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News 18  

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3 years, 1 month ago

World Diabetes Day 2021: Fruits and Vegetables Diabetics Should Eat and Avoid

News 18  

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Hindustan Times  

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4 Fruits that diabetic patients should never consume
3 years, 6 months ago

4 Fruits that diabetic patients should never consume

India TV News  

Diabetic patients should take special care of their health during the Covid period. For this reason, in addition to continuous medication, diabetic patients are also advised to exercise and keep their bodies healthy. Generally, fruits are healthy for health, but consuming some particular fruits can be dangerous for diabetic patients. For this reason, consuming it is harmful to diabetic patients.

Diabetic? You should eat these 5 fruits carefully, they can increase blood sugar level
3 years, 6 months ago

Diabetic? You should eat these 5 fruits carefully, they can increase blood sugar level

India TV News  

Fruits are very important for our health, they contain multiple essential vitamins and minerals. However, there are some fruits in which the amount of natural sugar is high and they can prove to be unhealthy for diabetic patients. Here's are 5 such fruits that increase blood sugar levels: Mango Mango is called the king of fruits. But it also has …

Food Items That are Safe for Diabetic Patients During Winter
4 years ago

Food Items That are Safe for Diabetic Patients During Winter

News 18  

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Here are 5 Food Items to Keep Your Blood Sugar Level in Check
4 years ago

Here are 5 Food Items to Keep Your Blood Sugar Level in Check

News 18  

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World Diabetes Day: Beating diabetes through diet
4 years, 1 month ago

World Diabetes Day: Beating diabetes through diet

India Today  

Apart from Children's Day, the world recognizes November 14 as World Diabetes Day as well. In 1991, the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization marked this day in response to the growing concerns about health threats due to diabetes. Here's all you need to know from the expert Vivek Subramanyam, Founder and CEO AltLife, a nextgen health and …

Is it safe for a diabetic to eat potatoes?
4 years, 1 month ago

Is it safe for a diabetic to eat potatoes?

India TV News  

A new study challenges a longstanding perception that people with type-2 diabetes always need to avoid eating potatoes, and other high Glycemic Index foods. "These findings are contrary to that of observational research and traditional dietary guidance that has led some to believe potatoes are not an appropriate food choice for people with type-2 diabetes," said corresponding author of the …

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