Resisting sweet cravings can be difficult, especially when you are forced to avoid it due to certain health reasons. Take diabetes for instance. Marked by elevated blood sugar levels, it is a major global threat and happens when your body is not able to produce enough insulin or respond to the insulin produced.
Hence, people with diabetes are not allowed to eat different types of food items, including fruits that can spike blood sugar levels. Fret not, not all fruits are off-limits and one such perfect instance is lychee. Yes, you read that right! Okay, let's put it straight, diabetics can have lychee but only under the right circumstances and with right portion.
Do you love lychee too but afraid of increased blood sugar levels? If you answered yes, then this article is for you! Read on to learn some of the nutritionist-approved tips that can help you savour the fruit without compromising your health. Also Read: Diabetes Diet Tips: 5 Herbs And Spices That May Help Manage Blood Sugar Photo Credit: iStock As per Bangalore-based nutritionist Anju Sood, lychee, like any other fruit contains natural sugar. But the kind of sugar found in lychees may not be that unsafe for diabetics.
It is because lychee contains fructose that doesn't require insulin for its metabolism. Despite that, Sood recommends eating this fruit in moderation as consuming it mindlessly will definitely increase your blood sugar levels. Nutritionist Shweta J Panchal shared a video on Instagram, recommending tips .