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Saturday, March 9, 2019

"Okra" a cool weapon that may help patients with "diabetes"


At present, the number of deaths due to diabetes increases every year. Diabetes is considered a disease that ranks among the top 10 causes of death for both Thais and around the world. We can reduce the risk of diabetes. With exercise and eating foods that help lower blood sugar levels Which one of them is Okra

Know a little okra

Okra, Lady’s finger is a biennial plant. The same family as Cocoa Chaba. Cotton originated in West Africa. Grows well in tropical and temperate regions such as Sudan, Egypt, Nigeria, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand The result is a pod like a woman's finger. Long slender green According to the feathers Scattered throughout Within the pod there are many seeds. Popular to eat, such as baby pods because it has a sweet, crispy taste.



nutrition

100 grams of okra, 30 kilo calories of energy, rich in nutrients that are beneficial to the body such as carbohydrates, fiber, folate, calcium, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin K, saturated fatty acids It also has antioxidants as well.


Sugar buster
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Many studies confirm that This plant has fiber. Or much fiber Thus helping to maintain the level of sugar absorption from the colon to be stable It also helps to reduce the occurrence of oxidative stress (Oxidative stress) or the condition that the body has too many free radicals. Which accelerates insulin resistance when the body normally secrete insulin Muscle cells can absorb more sugar. Causing blood sugar levels to decrease Therefore suitable for diabetic patients And may help reduce the risk of diabetes effectively

Risks of consumption that should be known

-People who use blood thinner should not eat too much. Because it may cause vitamin K to be high, resulting in the drug being not fully effective

-This plant is rich in oxalates, a substance that prevents the body from absorbing calcium. Therefore may increase the risk of kidney stones

-For diabetic patients using methformin Which helps control blood sugar levels Do not eat because it may reduce the effectiveness of the drug.

Therefore, patients who take such drugs Including kidney disease Or those who are prone to kidney stones Therefore should consult a doctor before deciding to eat okra To avoid possible consequences

Thank you

Information: Net Napa Pakakang

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