Are noodles high in sugar?

Diabetes has become a chronic disease that is highly prevalent among modern people and a lifelong disease. The reason why it is called a lifelong disease is that once the disease occurs, the chance of complete cure is very small. The daily diet of diabetic patients is very important. The biggest prohibition and precaution is to eat less high-sugar foods. So are the noodles high in sugar? What are the health benefits of noodles? Let us take a brief look at it below.

1. Does buckwheat noodles contain high sugar content?

The sugar content of buckwheat noodles is 72.2 grams per 100 grams, which is slightly lower than that of rice. The calories of buckwheat noodles (based on 100 grams of edible part) are 340 calories (1422 kilojoules). The calories in every 100 grams of buckwheat noodles account for about 15% of the total daily calorie intake recommended by the Chinese Nutrition Society for an average adult to maintain health.

Regular consumption of buckwheat is not likely to cause obesity, because buckwheat contains plant protein with high nutritional value and good balance. This protein is not easily converted into fat in the body, so it is not easy to cause obesity. It is also one of the best foods for diabetics.

However, because buckwheat noodles are also a sugary food, and the sugar content is no less than that of white noodles, you cannot eat them in large quantities. In fact, buckwheat noodles contain the same amount of sugar, but the sugar is broken down more slowly, so diabetics should eat them in moderation.

2. Nutritional value of buckwheat noodles

The main nutritional components of buckwheat are rich protein, B vitamins, rutin-like substances that strengthen blood vessels, mineral nutrients, and rich plant cellulose. Recent studies have shown that eating buckwheat regularly is less likely to cause obesity, because buckwheat contains plant protein with high nutritional value and good balance. This protein is not easily converted into fat in the body, so it is not easy to cause obesity. In addition, the dietary fiber contained in buckwheat is eight times that of the staple foods such as noodles and rice that people often eat. It has a good effect in preventing constipation. Regular consumption is beneficial for preventing colorectal cancer and obesity.

Buckwheat is very rich in minerals and eighteen kinds of amino acids, including crude protein, chlorophyll, rutin, selenium, zinc, magnesium, chromium, calcium, bioflavonoids, and multiple vitamins. It has extremely high nutritional value and contains the beauty ingredient dihydrogen cis-cinnamic acid. It is a natural green health food that integrates nutrition, health care and medical treatment, and has special therapeutic effects on diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and other diseases.

3. Precautions when eating buckwheat noodles

It is generally recommended to eat buckwheat or buckwheat noodles (equivalent to 100 grams of noodles) once every three days, which has a certain health effect. Buckwheat noodles and buckwheat foods are currently very popular in countries such as Japan and South Korea.

It is not suitable for people taking Chinese medicine, people with weak spleen and stomach, poor digestive function, frequent diarrhea, pregnant women, and people with allergies.

Buckwheat is cold in nature and is difficult to digest, so try to avoid pairing it with hot foods such as lamb.

Buckwheat noodles should be boiled for a short time and made soft and easy to eat. Since the soup contains rutin and protein, it is best to drink the soup as well.

Dietary Misconceptions to Avoid for Lowering Blood Sugar

Many people believe that eating staple foods can easily increase blood sugar, so they eat less or no staple foods. This understanding is not entirely correct. First of all, staple foods are complex carbohydrates and blood sugar will not rise rapidly after consumption. Secondly, staple foods can provide energy for human activities and are also the most economical source of nutrition for the human body. Eating less or not eating them may lead to excess fat and protein, but insufficient total energy, resulting in excessive decomposition of fat and protein in the body, weight loss, malnutrition, and even starvation ketosis.

It is recommended to drink enough water every day, which can have a better preventive and therapeutic effect and can also increase the water needed by the body. In addition, you should also do the following: chew your meals slowly and only eat until you are 70% to 80% full at each meal; do not smoke, drink alcohol, or stay up late, get more rest, and exercise more; have regular check-ups; control your blood sugar, and strive to see a phased effect in five or six months.