The hot pot is becoming more and more popular because of its delicious and nutritious taste. Friends and family gather around the steaming, aromatic hot pot, having fun and eating. At this time, our diabetic patients have doubts: in the end, can diabetics eat hot pot, and how to eat hot pot? The answer is yes, diabetics can eat hot pot. Hot pot is the crystallization of the national food culture, and the ingredients used are generally washed and shabu-shabu directly into the pot, and the vegetables and meat are kept in their original form without being fried or pan-fried, etc. As long as they are eaten reasonably, they will not destroy the dietary principles of diabetics. Here is how to eat hot pot for diabetics. First, choose the right pot base Hot pot is divided into a variety of pot soup, such as clear soup, spicy, bone broth, etc., how to choose the right soup for diabetics is also very important. It is recommended to choose a light, clear soup base because it has the lowest energy and less impact on blood sugar. One study proved that the energy of clear soup base is 41.84 kJ (10 kcal), seafood base is 58.58 kJ (14 kcal), fish soup and pork bone base is 439.32 kJ (105 kcal), and spicy pot base is up to 2163.13 kJ (517 kcal). The same lettuce, if the energy in clear soup hot pot is 1, will absorb dozens of times more energy in other hot pot. Excess energy can cause blood sugar fluctuations and can also be converted to fat, which is very bad for diabetics. If it is not a clear soup base, shabu-shabu can be shabu-shabu in water after shabu-shabu to remove the soup attached to it. No matter what kind of pot base soup, we do not advocate drinking soup, and we should also try to eat less of the oiled tofu and noodles that absorb more soup. Second, change the eating order Generally we eat hot pot order is to eat meat dishes first and then eat vegetarian dishes. This makes it easy to consume a large amount of meat in a short period of time, which is not conducive to diet control. So it is recommended that diabetic patients change the order of eating when eating hot pot, you can slow down, eat some vegetables first, then eat meat dishes, vegetables are larger, can produce a sense of satiety, which is conducive to control the amount of meat dishes, so as to comply with the diabetic diet principles. Third, the principle of choosing vegetables In addition to paying attention to the order of eating, the choice of food types is also very important. We can choose dishes according to the method of vegetables seven beans two meat one. As the name implies, it is 7 portions of vegetables, 2 portions of soy products and 1 portion of meat. In addition to the relatively high starch content of vegetables such as potatoes, roots, etc. to eat less, other types of vegetables can eat more; soy products are rich in high-quality protein and plant active substances, while the volume is relatively large, easy to produce a sense of satiety, can be used in moderation; mushrooms and algae rich in vitamins and fiber, especially for those who are usually prone to fire or have constipation habits; all kinds of egg dumplings, shrimp dumplings, fish balls, etc. contain a lot of fat and starch; fish plate, crab stick is also high starch food, should be eaten as little as possible. The choice of meat is based on fish, shrimp, chicken or fresh slices of lean pork, lean beef and lamb that contain less oil. Animal skin contains high fat to avoid. Although meat by boiling can be less fat, reduce energy, but each meal should still be controlled at about 2 to 3 two. Fourth, the choice of dipping sauces commonly used peanut butter, sesame sauce, etc. can easily lead to energy overload. It is recommended to choose sesame oil, if you think the taste is light, you can add other seasonings such as soy sauce, green onions, garlic, cilantro, etc. to adjust the sesame oil. Those who like to eat acid can also add white vinegar, which can not only increase the feeling of satiety, but also lower blood sugar. Fifth, the choice of drinks It is not recommended that diabetics drink juice or soda when eating hot pot on a daily basis, because these sweet drinks have a high sugar content and it is also difficult to control the amount of consumption. You can choose plain water, mineral water, light tea water or pure milk, unsweetened soy milk can be used. If the main food is steamed buns, pay attention to dry food, do not eat with drinks. If you usually have the habit of drinking alcohol, you can drink in moderation according to the usual amount. For diabetic patients with hyperuricemia, beer should be strictly controlled. Sixth, the grasp of the fire Diabetic patients do not advocate eating too soft food. Soft food is absorbed quickly, and blood sugar rises quickly. Vegetables should not be blanched for too long. Of course, meat must be scalded. In short, as long as diabetics master the method of eating hot pot, they can enjoy the taste and the fun of eating and drinking with friends and family.