Can people with high blood sugar eat shepherd's purse buns?

Jul 13, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

This morning my husband bought a lot of shepherd's purse buns, and I really want to eat them, but my blood sugar is a bit high. I would like to know if it's okay to eat shepherd's purse buns when blood sugar is high?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
People with high blood sugar can eat shepherd's purse buns but should pay attention to moderation and controlling total calorie intake. Shepherd's purse is a vegetable rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, with a low glycemic index, causing minimal impact on blood glucose levels. Dietary fiber helps promote gastrointestinal motility and enhances metabolism, offering some benefits in the prevention and control of diabetes. Additionally, shepherd's purse can effectively inhibit the rise in post-meal blood sugar, making it suitable for individuals with elevated blood glucose levels. However, ingredients such as flour and oil, which have relatively higher glycemic indexes and calorie content, are often used in making shepherd's purse buns. Therefore, individuals with high blood sugar should control their portion sizes when consuming these buns and correspondingly reduce intake of other staple foods and oils to maintain a balanced total calorie intake.