In today's post, we are going to talk about dragon fruit and diabetes. dragon fruit is a food that grows on a climbing cactus called high loss areas,which you'll find in tropical regions around the world.
the plant's name comes from the greek word hile,which means
woody and a latin word serious. which means waxing on the outside,the fruit has
the appearance of a hot pink or yellow bulb with spike,like green leaves
shooting up like flames around it,cut it open,and you'll find fleshy white
stuff inside,dotted with black seats that are ok to eat.
This fruit comes in red and yellow skin varieties.the cactus
originally grew in southern mexico,and south and central america.the french
brought it to southeast asia in the early nineteenth century. central americans
call it pattaya.in asia it's a strawberry pair.today you can buy dragon fruit
throughout the u.s.dragon.fruit is juicy with a slightly sweet taste that some
describe as a cross between. a pair and a watermelon.the seats have a netty
flavor.
Pre diabetes and type two diabetes are diagnosed using blood
sugar levels,a fasting plasma glucose f p g test measures blood sugar levels
after approximately eight hours without. the two hours post prandial glucose to
hpp test measures blood sugar levels two hours after ingestion at a
standardized luco.sample the results of these tests are measured against a
standard to determine a diagnosis.and next steps in the street planned.
Pre diabetes is a precursor of type two diabetes,a person
with prediabetes has high blood sugar levels but does not meet the threshold
for a type two diabetes diagnosis. management of these medical conditions
includes a healthy diet,physical activity,weight management,medications,and
natural health products.dragon fruit is high in antioxidants,and animal studies
have found that it may have blood sugar lowering properties. In particular,the
red flesh dragon fruit has been found to have higher antioxidants than the
white flesh.dragon fruit.
The objective of this study,conducted in thailand and recently
published in close,was to review the available published data to assess the
possible role of dragon fruit and diabetes,particularly pre diabetes and type
two diabetes. data from four randomized,controlled clinical trials were
analyzed.
Dragon fruit health benefits. it's rich in antioxidants like
flavonoids,phenolic acid,and beta siena. these natural substances protect
yourselves from damage by free radicals,molecules that can lead to diseases
like cancer and premature aging. it's naturally fat,free and high in fiber.it
makes for a good snack because it can help keep you full for longer between
meals. it may help lower your blood sugar,researchers say.this might be partly
because it replaces damaged cells in your pancreas that make insulin,the hormone
that helps your body break down sugar.but the studies were done on mice.
Not people,it's unclear just how much dragon fruit you'd have
to wait to get these benefits. it contains prebiotics,which are foods that feed
the healthy bacteria called probiotics,in your gut,having more prebiotics in
your system can improve the balance of good to bad bacteria in your intestines.
specifically,dragon fruit encourages the growth of the probiotics,lack of
basilica and bicycle bacteria in your gut.these and other helpful bacteria can
kill disease causing viruses and bacteria.
They also helped digest. it can strengthen your immune
system.dragon fruit is high in vitamin c and other anti oxidants,which are good
for your immune system. it can boost your iron levels.iron is important for
moving oxygen through your body and giving you energy.and dragon fruit has
iron,and the vitamin c and dragon fruit helps your body take in and use the
iron. enhanced by semi control.
a meta analysis that appeared in the journal closed one
trusted source looks at the effects of consuming dragon fruit on blood glucose
control in those with prediabetes,and those with type two diabetes. according
to the paper,previous animal studies had shown a potential link between dragon
fruit consumption and better control of diabetes.this is because dragon fruit
encourages the growth of pancreatic cells that produce insulin.
The analysis examined multiple clinical trials comparing the
effects of dragon fruit with a placebo in people with type two diabetes or pre
diabetes,its authors conclude that the dragon fruits effect on fasting plasma
glucose in people with pre-diabetes.
significant,they also found that the more dragon fruit of
person eats,the greater the blood sugar benefits can be.however,the study did
not find a correlation between eating dragon fruit and improve control of type
two diabetes.
The researchers recommend conducting more studies regarding
prediabetes and dragon fruit consumption to determine whether eating dragon
fruit can help stabilize blood sugar levels. you have the ability to help
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ople with diabetes as well. prebiotic properties eating
dragon fruit has a prebiotic effect on the body that enhances digestion and
nourishes,got bacteria,according to a study in the electronic journal of
biotechnology. dragon fruit contains carbohydrates called oligo sacrifice,which
researchers believe helps stimulate the growth of helpful bacteria in the
stomach and intestines.doctors also call these bacteria probiotics because they
support many aspects of human health.
Benefits of prebiotics,such as those present and dragon fruit
include enhanced digestion,enhanced immune system function and a lower risk of
intestinal infection. dragon fruit health risks. dragon fruit is generally safe
to eat,although studies have reported isolated allergic reactions,symptoms
include swelling of the tongue,hives,and vomiting.this type of reaction seems
to be very rare and.
If you eat enough red dragon fruit,it might turn your pee
pink or red.this symptom looks more alarming than it actually is.the same thing
can happen if you eat a lot of beats. your piece should turn back to its normal
color once the fruit is out of your system.
Adding dragon fruit to the diet a person can slice and eat
dragon fruit with minimal preparation test to see whether the dragon fruit is
right by pressing on its outer peel. if the peel gives slightly,it is likely to
be ripe,cut the dragon fruit in half lengthwise,if desired,cut the fruit once
more into four parts.this can make removing the peel easier. remove the outer
peel and discard any remaining pink portions of the fruit.these are edible,the
tend to taste very bitter,eat the flesh of the dragon fruit,including the small
black seats. these contain fiber that can add to the health benefits of eating
dragon fruit.
Some people squeeze lime juice over the fruit to enhance its flavor.a
person can also chill,grill or blend dragon fruit into various dishes to make a
nutritious and flavorful food option. while most people do not usually eat the
skin due to its bitter flavor,some people will pickle the skin and add it alone
or incorporate it into a salad.this adds the benefit of additional flavor.
Which are antioxidants that have anti inflammatory benefits. dragon
fruit comes in three distinct,cultivated varieties,red skin with red flesh,red
skin with white flesh,currently the most cultivated variety and yellow skin
with white flesh.
All three share similar sweet and refreshing flavor
characteristics and nutritional profiles.dragon fruit is particularly high in
vitamin c,fiber,b vitamins and protein. in some circles,dragon fruit has even
taken on the heroic title of superfood in traditional and alternative medicine
treatments.dragon fruit has been used to treat hypertension,and the seats have
been demonstrated to help regulate blood glucose levels.
Making dragon fruit potentially useful specifically for type
two diabetes.prevention and management. there is some variation as to the
harvest seasons of dragon fruit,though typically it is harvested twice or three
times per year at any given farm.if you have the pleasure to find locally grown
dragon fruit.
The juicy flavors and helpful benefits are well worth a try,and even the dragon fruits exported from distant lands can be delicious.no doubt once more people discover its richness,there will be a push to encourage our local growers to start harvesting more. pattaya. as it is a fruit that can be grown in a range of warm to temperate climates and soils. Thanks for coming back.
