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During the fall and early winter period, pumpkin is usually a very popular food. Pumpkin is not only bright in color but also known for its delicious taste thanks to its natural sweetness and sweetness. high nutrient content. However, many people may wonder if pumpkin is suitable if you have diabetes.1.Nutritional value
Pumpkin is a low-calorie food packed with nutrients that support overall health and blood sugar balance.One 120-gram serving of cooked pumpkin contains:
Calories: 50 Protein: 2 grams Fat: 0 grams Starch: 11 grams Fiber: 3 grams Sugar: 4 grams Calcium: 4% daily value ( DV) Iron: 4% of the DV Vitamin C: 8% of the DV Vitamin A: 280% DV Fiber plays a beneficial role in blood sugar control, and eating foods rich in fiber has been shown to be beneficial. ability to improve blood sugar control. Half a cup (120 grams) of pumpkin contains 12% of the DV for fiber
2.The effect of pumpkin on blood sugar
Glycemic load (GL) is a ranking for high-carb foods. This number indicates the number of carbs in a serving of food and the extent to which a food can affect blood sugar on a scale of 0 to 10.
Whereas the glycemic index (GI) is a scale scores from 0 to 100, indicating how much a food can cause your blood sugar to spike. The higher the number, the more likely a food can cause a blood sugar spike.
Pumpkin has a high GI at 75, but a low GL at 3.
This suggests that consuming pumpkin means that a small serving of pumpkin would have no effect on blood sugar. significantly.
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Research shows that pumpkin has many potential benefits specifically for people with diabetes.
An animal study found that compounds in pumpkin reduced insulin requirements in rats by promoting natural insulin production in the body.
Another animal study observed that two compounds in pumpkin - trigonelline and nicotinic acid - may help lower blood sugar and prevent diabetes. Furthermore, in another study in rats with type 2 diabetes, a combination of a carbohydrate in pumpkin called a polysaccharide and a compound isolated from the Pueraria mirifica plant called puerarin was demonstrated. Proven to control blood sugar and insulin sensitivity. Although these results are promising, human studies are needed to confirm these results.
4.How to add pumpkin to the menu
Some of the most popular ways to enjoy the taste of pumpkin include drinking pumpkin pulp beverages, using pumpkin pies or bread.
However, although these foods contain pumpkin, they contain the majority of ingredients that are not conducive to blood sugar control. Pumpkin-flavored drinks and baked goods like pumpkin pie are often made with ingredients with added sugar and refined grains, both of which are high on the GI and offer little nutritional value. These foods do not offer the same health benefits as eating pumpkin in its natural form and may negatively affect blood sugar control.
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