Three out of every 100 Colombians have diabetes, according to figures from the Ministry of Health. This is a disease in which blood sugar levels are high and occurs because there is a lack or poor use of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas.
Insulin is essential to transform glucose from the food you eat into energy, which is used for daily activities. At present, that the body does not manage to do this procedure, has made diabetes one of the leading causes of death in the world.
In Colombia, for example, the Ministry of Health indicated that This disease affects the mortality rate, especially in people between 30 and 70 years old. In addition, “it favors the appearance of heart attacks, cerebral thrombosis, amputations of the lower extremities and deterioration of kidney function, to the point where people may need dialysis to continue living,” explains the institution.
There are two types of diabetes that stand out from the rest. The first is known as type 1 diabetes and occurs when sugar obtained through food cannot be used in the usual way. by the human body due to the destruction of insulin-producing cells.
As for the second type of diabetes, it is known as type 2 diabetes, it occurs more frequently in adulthood and is due to the body not producing enough insulin or because the cells ignore it.
This disease, in addition to medical treatment, can be regulated with physical activity and a balanced diet. For example, the specialized portal Better with Health has indicated that the tree tomato is an allied product to prevent and control diabetes.
This is because it contains a large amount of fiber and does not have many calories that improve glucose tolerance. It is also composed of a substance called chlorogenic acid that helps reduce blood sugar levels.
To obtain these benefits, This fruit can be consumed in various ways. The easiest option is to eat it without any preparation, separating the skin that can be bitter. Both the pulp and the seeds are edible.
Similarly, the pulp can be blended into smoothies and fruit juices. For example, with banana, strawberry, oranges or yogurt. In addition, it is used to make jams, jellies and sauces. You can also prepare a juice with just water and sweeten it if necessary with natural products.
It should be noted that, in addition to the tree tomato, the Healthline portal has listed a series of foods that help control this condition:
- Green leafy vegetables: Vegetables such as spinach, Swiss chard, and lettuce contain a high level of nutrients, especially magnesium, potassium, and vitamin K. In addition, their low amount of calories makes them a staple food group for treating diabetes.
- Eggs: Regular egg consumption can help prevent heart disease. Also, insulin sensitivity improves and good cholesterol levels increase. The important thing when consuming them is not to subtract the yolk, because that is where there are more nutrients.
- Oily fish: Fish is a lean, healthy protein that contains a type of fat called omega 3 that can help protect the heartan exposed organ among people with diabetes.
- Lower leg: It is a plant and a natural seasoning with a very pleasant taste that, despite its sweet taste, can significantly help fight type 2 diabetes; that is, for those people who do not produce enough insulin or are resistant to it.