Is carrot and beetroot good for diabetes?
My husband has diabetes, and I'm always looking for healthy food options for him. I make carrot and beetroot juice for myself, but is it good for diabetics too, or should he avoid it?
My husband has diabetes, and I'm always looking for healthy food options for him. I make carrot and beetroot juice for myself, but is it good for diabetics too, or should he avoid it?
Please don't blindly follow YouTube videos saying beetroot juice cures diabetes. Beetroot and carrots have natural sugars and a high glycemic index when juiced. You must check with your doctor or a qualified dietician before making them a daily habit.
I get so stressed reading about what to eat and what to avoid for sugar control. Some articles say carrots are fine, others say they raise blood glucose instantly. I think having them raw in small salad portions is safer than juicing, but please monitor your blood sugar after eating.
They are super healthy veggies! raw carrots and beets are packed with vitamins, but since they have natural sweetness, moderation is key. Just add a few slices to your lunch salad and you are good to go! 👍
Honestly, a sweet beetroot halwa is out of the question for diabetics, but raw carrot slices in salad are actually quite crunchy and nice. Just don't go drinking big glasses of mixed carrot-beetroot juice daily, because that is basically a concentrated sugar bomb without the fiber!
Man, my wife tracks my sugar like a hawk and replaced my evening tea with carrot beetroot juice once. I almost fell asleep at my desk because it tasted so healthy, but honestly, eating them raw as salad is way better for keeping the fiber intact and avoiding sudden glucose spikes.
In our family, my elder sister always suggests carrot poriyal for health, but my husband's diabetologist told us to be careful. He said a small amount of raw carrot is fine, but we must strictly avoid beetroot juice as it can cause sudden spikes in sugar levels.
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