Jackfruit is loved by many people because of its sweet and aromatic taste. Many people wonder if people with diabetes can eat jackfruit? Let’s find out now.
Jackfruit is a fruit that contains many nutrients that are very good for health and is a favourite dish of many people. However, jackfruit has a sweet taste, many people wonder if they can eat jackfruit if they have diabetes and how it affects blood sugar levels in the body. Let’s find out details with Vlux Vietnam right through the article below.
1. Nutritional value of jackfruit
Jackfruit is a fruit that contains many beneficial nutrients for human health such as vitamins and antioxidants. On average, 150g of jackfruit will provide the body with the following substances:
- Energy: 143 calories
- Protein: 3 grams
- Carbs: 35 grams
- Fat: 1 gram
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Vitamin B6: 29% daily value
- Vitamin C: 23% daily value
Nutritional value of jackfruit
2. Can people with diabetes eat jackfruit?
The answer is yes. Jackfruit contains a lot of fibre, carbs, fat, vitamin C, protein, vitamin B6, etc., which has the effect of providing adequate energy for the body, preventing stomach cancer, fighting inflammation, and effectively restoring physical strength.
Besides, the glycemic index (GI) and average blood sugar (GL) of jackfruit are at average levels (GI of jackfruit is from 50 – 60 and GL is from 13 – 18). Compared to other foods with a high glycemic index, eating jackfruit will not quickly increase the amount of blood in the blood.
Can diabetics eat jackfruit?
However, the main ingredient in jackfruit is carbs in the form of natural sugar, so if you eat too much jackfruit, it will increase blood sugar levels. Especially for diabetics, you should only eat about 75g of jackfruit at a time.
In addition, if you eat jackfruit properly, the fibre and protein content will help support the slow digestion process and control blood sugar levels. At the same time, jackfruit also helps to feel full for a long time and reduces cravings, effectively losing weight. In particular, flavonoid antioxidants found in jackfruit also help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and diabetes complications.
3. How should people with diabetes eat jackfruit?
Jackfruit contains many beneficial nutrients, however, you need to eat jackfruit in moderate amounts, do not eat too much jackfruit to avoid causing negative effects on blood sugar levels. Here are ways to eat jackfruit for people with diabetes:
- Limit eating ripe jackfruit: Ripe jackfruit will have a higher sugar content than old or young jackfruit. Therefore, diabetic patients should avoid eating ripe jackfruit to avoid affecting the blood sugar index.
- Eat dried young jackfruit: You can use young jackfruit to replace ripe jackfruit or other starchy foods such as noodles and pho. In particular, a diet of about 30g of dried young jackfruit can create a feeling of fullness for a long time, helping you limit snacking habits.
- Consult a doctor or nutritionist: If you have diabetes and are taking medication, you should consult a doctor or nutritionist before eating jackfruit to avoid causing complications. drug effects.
How should diabetics eat jackfruit?
In the above article, Vlux Vietnam has answered your questions about whether diabetics can eat jackfruit and how to eat jackfruit effectively. Hopefully, the above sharing will help you refer to and consider the appropriate amount of jackfruit on the menu.
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VLUX VIETNAM IMPORT EXPORT COMPANY LIMITED
Email: info@vluxexim.com/ hienchi.vlux@gmail.com
Website: vluxexim.com
Address: No. 58A Vo Van Dung Street, O Cho Dua Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi City, Vietnam.
Mobile/Whatsapp/Wechat: +84 812 887 858
