Contents:
- Medical Video: DIABETES: HOW TO EAT ICE CREAM AND GET AWAY WITH IT?
- Can people with diabetes eat ice cream?
- What is healthy ice cream for people with diabetes?
- Low sugar and carbohydrate levels
- Fat and protein levels
- Don't be fooled by the packaging label
- Tips for eating ice cream to keep blood sugar under control
- 1. Not too often
- 2. Use a small bowl
- 3. Add the bean topping
- 4. Don't eat quickly
- 5. Sports
Medical Video: DIABETES: HOW TO EAT ICE CREAM AND GET AWAY WITH IT?
During this time diabetes (diabetes mellitus or type 2 diabetes) is always associated with a ban on eating sweet foods and drinks. However, did you know that you can still consume sweet foods, like ice cream? Diabetic people are not necessarily prohibited from eating ice cream at all, how come. The key is to wisely choose a healthy ice cream that will not immediately make blood sugar levels soar.
Can people with diabetes eat ice cream?
The myth that has long been circulating in the community of people with diabetes is that ice cream contains very high sugar. So people with diabetes should not consume ice cream at all. Fortunately, this is just a myth.
Even though ice cream is indeed high sugar, it doesn't mean you are forbidden to eat ice cream. According to experts, people with diabetes may still consume sweet foods and drinks, including ice cream. The key is to eat just enough, you shouldn't overdo it.
Eating ice cream is also still allowed if you maintain a healthy lifestyle. For example by diligently exercising, undergoing a healthy diet, and routinely checking blood sugar.
What is healthy ice cream for people with diabetes?
There is a special strategy that you can check when choosing healthy ice cream. Buying ice cream at a cafe or ice cream shop is rather risky because you can't guess the nutritional level. So, the best choice if you want to eat ice cream is to buy it yourself in a supermarket or make it at home. The rest, note the following guidelines.
Low sugar and carbohydrate levels
Make sure your ice cream is low in sugar. In packaging labels, usually sugar levels must be checked based on total carbohydrates and total calories. The higher the carbohydrate and calories, the greater the sugar content.
So in order to stay safe, avoid ice cream in one portion (half a cup) containing more than 20 grams of carbohydrates and 150 kcal (kilo calories).
Fat and protein levels
Besides carbohydrates, also check the fat and protein levels. The contents of both greatly influence how quickly sugar is absorbed by the body. The higher the fat and protein, the longer the sugar will be absorbed. This is because the body will focus on digesting fat and protein first.
However, choose the fat content of no more than 5 grams. Because, high-fat ice cream can increase the risk of being overweight. This can make your blood sugar more vulnerable to soaring.
Don't be fooled by the packaging label
Beware of advertisements that promise "low sugar", "low calorie" products, and "safe for diabetic people". Not necessarily the content of sugar, carbohydrates, and fat is really safe for people with diabetes. You still have to check the nutritional information stated on the packaging.
Tips for eating ice cream to keep blood sugar under control
You can still enjoy healthy ice cream without fear of blood sugar rising. Just look at the tips from an internal medicine expert from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Steve Edelman follows.
1. Not too often
Although you may enjoy ice cream, you should not overdo it and avoid eating every day. It's better to eat ice cream at special times. This is so that you stay focused on living a healthy diet that is safe for people with diabetes.
2. Use a small bowl
So that you are not confused, eat with a small bowl or cup. Don't eat ice cream directly from the container. After spooning the ice cream in a bowl, immediately put the ice cream container back into the refrigerator.
3. Add the bean topping
In addition to adding pleasure, eating ice cream with peanut topping can increase protein levels. This is useful so that sugar is not absorbed by the body in an instant. However, remember not to add toppings excessively.
4. Don't eat quickly
The key to eating ice cream is to enjoy it slowly. Besides because you rarely eat ice cream, eating in a hurry will only make sugar levels rise faster. The trick is to eat with a small spoon.
Besides that, don't eat ice cream while playing smartphone or watching television. You don't realize that you are full and will continue to eat.
5. Sports
After enjoying healthy ice cream, keep up with exercise. Exercise can help burn the sugar you consume into energy. That way, the body will not store sugar as a fat reserve that can make you overweight.
