Is it safe to consume a meat soup cooked with Cistanche (Rou Cong Rong) when blood sugar levels are high?
Disease description:
My blood sugar is a bit high. My family has been eating meat soup cooked with Cistanche (Rou Cong Rong) for the past two days, and I would like to eat it too. I wonder if it is okay for someone with high blood sugar to consume meat soup cooked with Cistanche.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high blood sugar can适量 consume meat soup cooked with Cistanche (Rou Cong Rong) in moderation. As a traditional Chinese herb, Cistanche has the effect of warming and nourishing kidney Yang. The meat soup cooked with it is not only delicious but also provides certain nourishing benefits. For patients with high blood sugar, the following points should be noted when consuming:
1. Control fat intake: Remove excess fat when preparing the meat soup, as high fat content contributes to increased caloric intake, which is unfavorable for blood sugar control.
2. Moderate consumption: Although meat soup with Cistanche has minimal impact on blood sugar, the quantity consumed should still be controlled to avoid excessive intake that may cause fluctuations in blood glucose levels.
3. Monitor blood sugar: After consumption, patients should closely monitor changes in their blood sugar levels to ensure they remain within a manageable range.
Please note that specific methods and dosages should be determined according to individual conditions, and advice from a doctor or nutritionist should be sought prior to consumption.
