Sugar and Salt Substitute for People with Diabetes

There are so many misconceptions in the community about the growing diabetes and food for diabetes. For diabetics, sugar is the main enemy that should not be too much is consumed. But you know, something that is supposed to be restricted calories. Calories contained in foods that contain sugar, carbohydrates (rice, potatoes, starchy), and even herbs. Calories in sugar are very high then that abstinence diabetics eating too much sugar. Due to the limited sugar seasoning chosen for diabetics is salt. However, salt apparently also not a wise choice because the salt will retain fluid and increase blood pressure. Of course, hypertension is a complication of diabetes that will shorten the life. In addition there is a lot of sugar and seasoning salt that gives flavor to food without fear of blood sugar and blood pressure rose sharply.

• Basil leaves of fresh.

herbs Perhaps this sounds kind of strange. But Basil leaves are now beginning to be used in the kitchens of Indonesia. Fresh Basil leaves can be used when roasting chicken or make a paste. In making pasta people prefer to use bottled tomato paste. We recommend that you make your own tomato paste. Because the tomato paste factory no hidden sugar and salt. Basil leaves contain no calories or fat. This will give a flavor savory aroma without increasing blood pressure in the extreme because Basil leaves contain sodium (salt) is low.

•  Mint leaves

Mint leaves are commonly used in snack and dessert recipes is highly recommended for diabetics. If you add the mint leaves in cooking it only takes 0.1 grams of sugar per serving. Mint leaves will give a fresh scent on snacks.

In addition to a salt substitute, sugar substitute product actually has been circulating in the market. Artificial sweeteners derived from corn has been produced to keep blood sugar levels. However, still many people with diabetes are hesitant to eat them because of the sweetness. Though corn sugar has very low calories. A balanced intake of calories will help people with diabetes live their lives.

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