Surprising Superfood for Daibetics - Potatoes

        Potatoes are always considered to be less consumed for the people of Diabetes because of its high Glycemic Index which will spike the blood sugar levels. Hence the Diabetics are always leery of eating these potatoes. A recent research conducted at Nevada University, its found out that far from being problematic potatoes have some essential nutrients that are beneficial for heart health in Type 2 Diabetics. A small group of people were asked to eat the baked potato with skin everyday while the other group of people were asked to eat white rice daily. The results were really surprising as the people who ate Potatoes had very less sugar spike compared to those who ate white raise. The former people who ate potatoes had improvement in body composition, waist circumference and resting heart rates. 

      Hence the properly cooked Potatoes are very good for people with Diabetics and I am the example for this as my sugar levels doesn't spike much when i eat Potatoes. This doesn't mean that you need to be Potato Couch. The regular exercise or medications are equally important for overall well being.

Benefits of Bitter Gourd

Bitter gourd is the most uncommonly used vegetable around the world. The name itself speaks of its taste, which is bitter. Its nutrient content surpasses all other vegetables. Bitter gourd contains Vitamin A, B1, B2, and C. It also contains minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper and potassium. It purifies blood, enhances digestion, and stimulates the liver. It is an excellent natural source of insulin. The skin, seeds and the vegetable on the whole can be consumed in many forms. Diabetics are recommended to drink the juice of tender bitter gourds to keep their sugar levels in check. It can be stuffed with potato masala and shallow fried. You can even grill it. It can be cut into thin slices and fried like chips with salt and chilly powder. The skin can be washed, fried well and ground with coconut, green chilly and tamarind to make chutney. In whole, bitter gourd plays a vital role in keeping the sugar under control for a diabetic.

Bitter Gourd - Healthy Diet

Bitter gourd is the most uncommonly used vegetables around the globe. The name itself speaks of its bitterness. Its nutrient content surpasses all other vegetables. It contains Vitamin A, B1, B2 and C. It also contains minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper and potassium. It purifies blood, enhances digestion and stimulates the liver. It is an excellent natural source of insulin. The skin, seeds and vegetable can be consumed in any form. Diabetics are recommended to drink the juice of tender bitter gourds to keep their sugar levels in check. It can be stuffed with potato and shallow fried. We can even grill it. It can be cut into thin slices and fried like chips with some salt and chilli powder. The skin can be washed, fried well and ground with coconut, green chilli and tamarind to make Chutney.