Eating Guacomole for Improving Diabetic Health

(Newswire.net — May 4, 2018) Cheyenne, Wyoming — This fruit is like none other of the ones typically thought of when daydreaming of the tropics or Polynesian islets of that matter but its contribution to one’s palette is wonderfully mind-blowing and trés exotic nonetheless. 

“It turns out that avocados are not only safe for people with diabetes, but they may be downright beneficial,” says Medical News Today. “Research shows that avocados offer many ways to help people manage their diabetes and improve their overall well-being. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, an average medium avocado has around 17 grams of carbohydrates. For comparison, an apple has 25 grams of carbohydrates and a banana has 27. A 1-ounce serving, or about one-fifth of an avocado, contains only 3 grams of carbohydrates and less than 1 gram of sugar. With so few carbohydrates, people with diabetes likely won’t need to worry about an avocado raising their blood sugar levels.” 

Known mostly for its base for guacamole, avocado shines just as bright in other dishes, in fact, it’s used to top burgers and pairs well with many flavor packed Caribbean meals as well. This exotic fruit lends itself to spicy and savory applications beautifully with its silky understated qualities which can easily elevate any meal.  

“If you are living with type 2 diabetes, it’s important to speak to your doctor to determine what’s right for you,” states Katie Ferraro, a media spokesperson and an assistant clinical professor of nutrition at the University of San Diego and the University of California, San Francisco. “As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, I encourage patients and clients with type 2 diabetes to approach their diet with a positive mindset: focus on the foods you can eat, instead of those to avoid or limit. At 50 calories per ounce (one-fifth of a medium avocado) and contributing nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, nutrient dense California Avocados can help meet the ADA’s Standards of Medical Care 2015 goal that adults with diabetes should choose a variety of nutrient-dense foods in appropriate portion sizes to improve overall health.” 

Avocado has been successfully incorporated into diet plans for diabetics as everything from quiches, pies and hummus is created with this nutritious and versatile fruit. The vitamins, minerals and healthy fats provided in avocado are ideal for diabetics. Indeed, it is a wise addition to anyone’s diet as it aids with improving the body’s internal pH state. 

“The human body has a particular range of pH that it needs to be at for good health,” explains Diabetes Self-Management, an authoritative and reliable health publisher established since 1983. “The pH is simply a measure of acid-base balance in the body. A pH of 0 is very acidic, 7 is neutral, and a 14 is very alkaline. In normal situations, the body likes to be at a pH of 7.35 to 7.45. The stomach, however, which is very acidic, has a much lower pH of 1.35 to 3.50. In a condition known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), ketones, which are acids, build up in the blood and urine.” 

It’s important to note the body’s internal pH state on a regular basis as it’s an integral part of staying healthy, especially when diabetic. The HealthyWiser™ pH Test Strips are among the best options as they are well known for their accuracy and fast analysis time with a sample of saliva or urine. Further to which, those with diabetics would be well advised to specifically test for their ketone levels as well with the HealthyWiser™ Ketone Urinalysis Reagent Strips.