Dark whole wheat flour is not high on the glycemic index.
The glycemic index usually reflects the ability of a food to cause the body’s blood sugar to rise. The glycemic index of black wheat flour is about 35, which belongs to low glycemic index food, and the blood sugar will not rise rapidly in a short time after moderate consumption, which has a small effect on blood sugar and is conducive to blood sugar stability.
Black whole wheat flour is also rich in protein, vitamins, fiber, minerals and other nutrients, these nutrients are beneficial to the human body, can be consumed in moderation. Diabetic patients and other patients with high blood sugar can choose black whole wheat flour as the staple food and reduce the consumption of other refined rice and flour.
However, regardless of any food, diabetic patients are required to pay attention to control the amount of intake, otherwise once the calorie exceeds the standard, it causes blood sugar fluctuations, which is not conducive to health. In daily life, patients with diabetes should avoid eating cream, cake, milk tea, cookies and other sugar-rich foods, but also appropriate physical exercise, while cooperating with the doctor to actively lower sugar treatment.
Diabetes is a disease that requires lifelong treatment and may cause serious complications, so it is recommended that patients receive early treatment and rationalize their diet with appropriate exercise to avoid the development of complications. For more information on the health of food, please consult a nutritionist for scientific and rational consumption under the guidance of a doctor.