Can people with high blood sugar eat daylilies?
Disease description:
During a physical examination, elevated blood sugar levels were detected, and the doctor recommended dietary restrictions. May I ask, can someone with high blood sugar eat daylily (yellow flower vegetable)?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
People with high blood sugar can eat daylilies (Huanghuacai), but should consume them in moderation.
Daylilies, as a low-sugar, high-fiber vegetable, are rich in dietary fiber, which can delay the absorption of sugar from food, helping to stabilize post-meal blood sugar levels. In addition, daylilies are rich in various vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C and potassium, which are beneficial to health. Moreover, daylilies are not high in carbohydrates and belong to the category of low glycemic index foods, thus having minimal impact on blood sugar levels.
Daylilies also contain significant amounts of medicinal components, such as flavonoid glycosides, which can help improve atherosclerosis and lower blood sugar, offering certain benefits to individuals with diabetes. However, patients should consume them in moderation to avoid excessive intake that may cause indigestion. During cooking, it is advisable to avoid adding excessive sugar or oil to prevent unnecessary caloric intake. Furthermore, fresh daylilies need to be properly processed to remove toxins before consumption.
Therefore, individuals with high blood sugar can consume daylilies in moderation, but should also pay attention to maintaining a balanced overall diet.
