Can I eat stir-fried lettuce with lard if I have high blood sugar?
Disease description:
Six months ago, I was diagnosed with high blood sugar. Since then, I have been controlling my diet and eating light meals. Today, I saw someone else eating meat dishes, which smelled delicious, and I felt like eating them too. There are some lettuce leaves at home. May I ask, is it okay for someone with high blood sugar to eat lettuce stir-fried with lard?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
For individuals with high blood sugar, it is not recommended to stir-fry lettuce with lard. The main reasons are as follows:
1. High fat content and calories in lard: Lard has a high content of saturated fatty acids, reaching up to about 40%. These saturated fatty acids may worsen metabolic disorders in patients with high blood sugar, affecting the control of blood glucose and lipids.
2. Dietary recommendations for individuals with high blood sugar: People with high blood sugar should follow a diet principle of low fat, low sugar, and high fiber. Lard, as a high-fat food, does not meet this dietary requirement.
3. Healthy alternatives: It is recommended to choose vegetable oils (such as olive oil, flaxseed oil, etc.) for stir-frying lettuce. These oils are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, beneficial for cardiovascular health, and relatively lower in calories.
