Al-Marsad newspaper: Fruit is a major part of any healthy diet as it contains important nutrients for the health of the body and to enhance its abilities to perform its functions.:
Fruits useful for diabetics and pressure patients
The most important types of fruits useful for diabetics and pressure patients include the following:
Berries: Its types include blueberries, strawberries, and others, as they are rich in fiber and antioxidants (Antioxidants).
Red Cherries: Red cherries contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidants.
Peaches: The most prominent nutrients in peaches include vitamin C (Vitamin C) Walbottasiem.
Apricots: Apricots are a rich source of nutrients, especially vitamin A (Vitamin A) وال .لياف.
Apple: It is rich in nutrients that include vitamin C and fiber, and it is recommended to eat it with its peel because of its benefits, including containing antioxidants..
Orange: In addition to other types of citrus fruits, including grapefruit.
Pears: It is a rich source of fiber and vitamin K (Vitamin K)In addition to other nutrients,.
Kiwi: Kiwi is a rich source of nutrients including fiber, potassium and vitamin C.
Beneficial fruits for patients with pressure
The types of fruits that are useful for patients with pressure include the following:
berries
Blueberries and strawberries contain anthocyanins (Anthocyanin) Which contribute to lowering blood pressure levels, that is, they are among the beneficial fruits for diabetics and pressure patients.
Banana and avocado
This is because they are rich in potassium, which reduces the effect of sodium, which causes high blood pressure.
kiwi
Kiwi is among the types of fruit useful for diabetics and pressure patients. It is believed that its benefit to patients with pressure is due to the biologically active substances it contains (Bioactive).
watermelon
This is because it contains the amino acid citrulline (Citrulline) Which helps reduce high blood pressure.
Fruits that are harmful to people with diabetes and pressure
After we have learned regarding some types of fruits that are useful for diabetics and pressure patients, we will now move on to the types that are harmful to them:
1. Fruits that are bad for diabetics
The most important types of fruits harmful to diabetics include the following:
Fruit with a high glycemic index (High glycemic index – GI)
Fruits with a high glycemic index include the following:
pear.
the banana.
watermelon.
dried fruit
The amount of carbohydrates and sugar is higher in dried fruit than in fresh, and the amount of fiber in it may be less if the peels are removed..
fruit juices
Fruit juices cause high blood sugar levels, because they contain a lot of sugar.
It is recommended to eat fresh fruit instead or dilute it with water following consulting a doctor.
Fruits that are harmful to people with high blood pressure
There is no specific fruit that is harmful to patients with pressure, but these patients should avoid drinking concentrated fruit juices as they contain added sugar..
Other Foods Useful For Diabetics And Hypertension
The most important other foods useful for diabetics and pressure patients include the following:
Useful foods for diabetics
These foods include the following::
Carbohydrates from whole grains and baked sweet potatoes.
Vegetables, including: spinach, lettuce.
Protein sources, including: fish, eggs, chicken breasts, and beans.
Low-fat or fat-free dairy products.
Healthy fats, including: nuts and vegetable oils.
2. Useful foods for patients with pressure
From these foods the following::
Beets and juice.
dark chocolate.
oats.
dark leafy vegetables.
the Garlic.
Fermented foods.
Lentils and other legumes.
yogurt.
