One day I went to the supermarket to buy meat, an uncle said: “Don’t buy the whole rib, buy the hind leg meat, the dumplings will be fragrant, and the dumplings will not What else does Xiang have to eat!”
This reminds me of Auntie Wang I met at the outpatient clinic two days ago, looking back on her One of the reasons why postprandial blood sugar is not up to standard is:She likes to eat pasta stuffed with meat. Although the amount is not large, she buys fat and lean meat and pours a lot of cooking oil in order to taste good. , resulting in excess calories and postprandial blood sugar spikes.
We diabetic patients must make a choice between the fragrant meat filling and the stable blood sugar after meals.
So, what meat should diabetics choose for filling?
These 3 meat fillings are healthier
1. Lean meat filling
Lean meat is low in fat and calories, and high in protein, so it is recommended that diabetic patients choose skinless lean meat for meat filling.
Beef lean meat is lower in fat than pork lean meat, beef contains zinc Helps increase the conversion of proinsulin to insulin, which in turn lowers blood sugar.
Lean pork has a higher vitamin A content than lean beef, which helps prevent eye disease in diabetic patients.
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Fish is rich in high-quality protein and low in fat. Polyunsaturated fatty acids contained in fish help to stabilize blood sugar, regulate blood lipids, protect cardiovascular and reduce diabetes complications strong>.
Salmon as meat filling is easy to make, effective in controlling sugar, delicious and healthy. Salmon is a deep-sea fish and contains omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (EPA, DHA), which can reduce blood sugar, blood lipids, protect blood vessels, and nourish nerves.
3. Shrimp stuffing
The nutritional value of shrimp is extremely high, rich in high-quality protein, and the fat content is only 1%. Rich in minerals such as calcium, selenium, potassium, and magnesium, it is a good source of high-quality protein, calcium and various trace elements.
Magnesium helps protect the cardiovascular system, reduces cholesterol levels in the blood, and prevents arteriosclerosis.
3 Tips for Flavoring Minced Meat
1. Soak ginger slices, green onion and peppercorns in warm water in advance. After the meat filling is prepared for basic seasoning, add the water soaked in ginger, green onion and peppercorns to enhance the flavor and remove fishy smell of the filling;
2. Use spices to enhance flavor;
3 .Add a small amount of sesame oil to the filling to enhance the aroma.
3 Precautions for Diabetics to Eat Meat-filled Foods
1. The amount of meat-filled foods should also be controlled, about 100-150 grams of meat per day for diabetic patients.
2. Meat stuffing with vegetables, such as celery, leeks, cabbage, onions, carrots< /strong>, etc. Vegetables are rich in dietary fiber, and steamed buns and dumplings made with meat dishes are more helpful for sugar control.
3. Choose fresh ingredients to make meat filling, and also pay attention to the daily intake of salt should not exceed 5 grams< /span>. In addition to salt, salt-containing condiments (soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken essence, etc.) also need to be used in limited quantities.
Scientific production of dumplings and steamed buns, in addition to providing the necessary energy for the human body, is also rich in high-quality protein, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, which help to stabilize blood sugar.
Author: Li Yaru, Clinical Dietitian, Department of Nutrition, Beijing Friendship Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University