Oats for sugar patient
To cut to the chase: yes, oats are good for diabetics! Read on to find out why, the best varieties, and ways to consume them for maximum benefits.
A common refrain from people confronted with a bowl of oats is: oats are for horses. And while oats definitely are a staple for horses, they have some unique benefits for humans too–especially for people suffering from insulin resistance disorders, like diabetes.
Diabetes is directly impacted by blood sugar, which in turn, is affected by the kind of carbohydrates you consume and the quantity. The carbohydrates you eat are absorbed into the bloodstream at a rate that is proportionate to the quantity of carbohydrates and whether the carbohydrates contained in the food are simple or complex.
Benefits of oats for diabetes
- BSL regulation:
Low GI, moderate carbohydrate and high fiber content work together to give oats the ability to keep blood sugar from spiking - Cholesterol control:
Oats have high soluble fiber content, enabling it to lower cholesterol, and making it a potent heart-healthy food - Quick & easy to cook:
With a little planning, oats are quick and easy to cook
How to eat oat for diabetes
The ingredients you use to prepare your oatmeal to make a huge difference to both the taste and benefits of your meal.
To maximize the positive benefits, try adding the following to your oatmeal:
Add -Cinnamon, berries, and nuts–preferably presoaked and peeled.
Avoid animal dairy
- instead use water or a vegan milk substitute like soy, or almond milk
- If you want a higher dose of sweetness in your oats, opt for fresh fruit rather than dry fruit, which has higher GL. Nuts and berries are also good additions, as they add fiber, protein, and flavor to your oatmeal.
- Cooking also affects glucose absorption speed. The longer you cook your oats the higher the potential benefits—better BSL control, lower cholesterol and lower inflammation.
Quick-cooking (Instant) oats / Rolled Oats/ Steel cut oats
While all oats come from the same source: oat groats (hulled or crushed grain); the manner in which they are processed makes a big difference to their health benefits.
Types of oats
- Rolled oats diabetes
These are made from oat groats that are steamed and flattened to form flakes - Instant oats for diabetes
These are steamed for a long period and rolled into thin flakes, which speeds up cooking but increases their GI
Best oats for diabetes?
Oats offer excellent benefits for everyone. Diabetics will benefit greatly from having oatmeal instead of the usual refined sweetened breakfast cereals.
However, all oatmeals are not equal, steel-cut oats, while slower to cook are better than rolled oats which in turn are better than the instant oats variety.
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