Do Tomatoes Raise Blood Sugar?Yes, tomatoes raise blood sugar because they contain digestible carbohydrates. Digestible carbohydrates are broken down into sugar during digestion which is then absorbed into the bloodstream contributing to blood sugar levels, formally known as blood glucose. But being a low-glycemic food with a GI score of only 15, the rise in … Read more about Do Tomatoes Raise Blood Sugar? (6 Tips To Reduce It)
Artichoke is an anti-diabetic food, low-glycemic, with minimal effects on blood sugar, and a source of several essential nutrients with benefits specifically for diabetes. But what about artichoke extract for diabetes? Studies show artichoke extract has a quantifiable anti-diabetic action in the form of blood sugar, blood cholesterol and blood pressure-lowering properties and anti-obesity effects … Read more about Benefits of Artichoke Extract for Diabetes
The glossy, leathery, dark green leaves of the jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) are the part of the fruit not normally consumed, but still a source of important health benefits. One of the most notable health effects is the anti-diabetic action of the leaf extract in the form of reduced blood sugar post-meal and better glucose tolerance in … Read more about Jackfruit Leaves Benefits for Diabetes
Whether they’re cherry, grape, pear, Roma or plum tomatoes, San Marzano, Kumato or beefsteak, red, yellow, orange, purple, black or green, tomatoes are always a healthy and nutritious choice. Their many benefits aside, they are particularly good for diabetics and anyone needing to control their blood sugar because of their low glycemic index score. Tomatoes … Read more about The Glycemic Index of Tomatoes
