How to consume vegetables for diabetic patients

  Diabetic patients consume vegetables, it is recommended that about 500 grams per day, so the market is full of vegetables, how do we choose it.  1, encourage meals have vegetables, more choice of green leafy vegetables, it is recommended that green leafy vegetables account for more than half of the total number of vegetables consumed, such as rape, cabbage, spinach, celery, broccoli and so on. There are also large tomatoes. Large tomatoes are low in sugar and are the first choice for diabetics to add to their meals.  2, choose low-sugar vegetables, such as cabbage, eggplant, cucumber, white radish, beans, bitter gourd, etc.  3, choose mushroom and algae food. Such vegetables contain a lot of dietary fiber, minerals, but also can lower blood fat, enhance immunity, etc.  4, high sugar content vegetables, such as lotus root, water chestnuts, onions, peas, fava beans, lilies, etc., such vegetables have a high carbohydrate content, such vegetables can be eaten as a side dish, should not eat more. If consumed too much, we must properly reduce the amount of staple foods.  5, staple vegetables, such as potatoes, taro, pumpkin and so on, such vegetables can increase the sense of satiety, can be eaten as part of the main food.  Recommended cooking methods: stir-fry, cold, or blanched with water to eat. Pay attention to low oil, low salt.