DIET IN DIABETES: FOR VEGETARIAN
Sfollowings things are rich source of W3 fatty acid.Fenugreek, seedsMustardGreen vegetableBlack gramWheatMicro nutrients (vitamins & minerals): When the dietary intake conforms to overall nutritional content in terms of maintenance of caloric needs, there is no need of additional supplimentation.Deficiency in trace element like Cr, Zn, Mg are implicated in diabetes. VitaminE is supplemented for antioxidants benefits.Sodium content: Dietary intake of 1000mg/l 000 kcal, should not exceed 3000 mg per day.Artificial sweetening agents : Caloric (frutose, sorbitol, manitol, xylitol, hydrogeneted, starch hydroplysates) should be avoided and non caloric saccharine, aspartame, play a dominant role.Spices and condiments : To add spices and condiments in traditional Indian diet is very important to provide taste of foodFenugreek seed: Provides souble fibre, W3 FA (Omega3 fatty acid), effective in controlling Blood Glucose, Triglyceride and Cholestrol.Clove (long) & Turmeric (Haldi): Antioxidant activity controlling freeOnion : 20 – 30 gms per day, decrease platelate aggregation and decreasing blood sugar and lipid.Antioxidant: Recent evidence suggests that food rich in antioxidant are likely to have beneficial effect in diabetes.Food: Green vegetable, fresh fruits, cereals, pulses are rich sources of antioxidants, Betacarotenes, Selinium, Vitamin C, Vitamie E. Alcohol should be avoided because —Additional source of calories (each ml. providing 7 calories)Alcohol and hypoglycaemia is well knownAlcohol may exacerbate neuropathy, dyslipidaemia, obesity and makes diabetic control difficult.*32\329\8*
