Can people with high blood sugar eat yacon? What are the benefits?
Disease description:
My friend recently gave us a lot of yacon fruits, but my blood sugar has been a bit high these past couple of days. Is it okay to eat yacon fruit when having high blood sugar? What are the benefits?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
People with high blood sugar can consume yacon, and moderate consumption of yacon offers various health benefits. For individuals with elevated blood glucose levels, yacon provides the following benefits:
1. Assists in lowering blood sugar: Components in yacon, such as polysaccharides and flavonoids, help reduce blood glucose levels by promoting insulin secretion and utilization, thereby enhancing the body's metabolic function. This is particularly important for individuals with diabetes.
2. Lowers blood lipid levels: Yacon also helps reduce blood lipids, effectively lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels, thus decreasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
3. Promotes digestion: The dietary fiber and fructooligosaccharides present in yacon aid in stimulating gastrointestinal motility, improving digestive function, preventing constipation, and maintaining a balanced intestinal microbiota.
Before consuming yacon, it is advisable to consult a physician or nutritionist to obtain personalized recommendations and appropriately plan one's diet.
