In fact, Suzanne wrote an article for me and asked if I would post it here for readers. As a hobby, she operates a website for diabetic recipes to prevent Type 2 diabetis.
So here is her article:
Cucumbers and little well-known ways to protect against type two diabetes
Are you cool as a cucumber? Not only is the cucumber known for it’s capability to cool off the body, it has additionally been recognized to assist with jaundice, diarrhea, epilepsy, sore throat, conjunctivitis (redness of the eye) and swelling of extremities.
Many times you should try to deseed the cucumber as the body can have a problem digesting the seeds. You can deseed them yourself easily by cutting them in two and using a spoon to take out the seeds or in order to eliminate this step it is possible to buy cucumbers that are already seeded.
Fresh cucumbers are easy to add to salads and for an easy salad just toss diced cucumbers with sliced red onions, red tomatoes and your favorite all-natural, low-fat balsamic vinaigrette. This can be a fast way to make a refreshing salad that reaps some great benefits of cucumber.
Anti-diabetic Advantages of Cucumber:
Beta cells within the pancreas produce the hormone insulin.Cucumber is found to get a hormone necessary for beta cells in the insulin production. Moreover, the Glycemic Index of cucumbers is found to be zero.
Why Cucumbers have not a glycemic index listed? Does this mean that they don't raise blood glucose?
Not at all. It simply means that under the "rules" for the concept of the glycemic index, it is too difficult to get an accurate number. It is because you'll need to eat a very big amount of the food to get 50 grams of carbohydrate at the same time in order to be tested. Usually, the lower the amount of carbohydrate in a vegetable and the more fiber it has, the less the increase in blood sugar will be.
The carbohydrates are primarily responsible of the raise of the glucose level.But the carbohydrates present in the cucumber are easily digestible in a diabetes patient’s stomach.
Methods for Preparing Cucumbers:
Unwaxed cucumbers don't need to be peeled but need to be washed before cutting. Cucumbers are usually sliced, diced or cut into sticks.
A small number of Quick Serving Ideas:
- Use half-inch thick cucumber slices as petite serving "dishes" for chopped vegetable salads.
- Mix diced cucumbers with sugar snap peas and mint leaves and toss with rice wine vinaigrette.
- For refreshing cold gazpacho soup that takes five minutes or less to make, simply purée cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers and onions, then add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add diced cucumber to tuna fish or chicken salad recipes.
Cool Cucumber Salad Recipe:
Photo: http://www.diabeticdietrecipes.org/Cucumber_Salad.jpg
Ingredients:
- 3 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
- 1/2 red onion, sliced paper-thin
- 1/3 cup minced cilantro
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tsp. honey
- 2 tsp. Reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- Pinch dried red pepper flakes
Preparation per 8 servings:
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Marinating time: one hour
1. Combine the cucumbers, carrots, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
2. Combine the dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over cucumbers, cover, and refrigerate for one hour. Salad may be eaten using a fork.
Nutritional Values per Meal: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 25
- Calories From Fat: 10
- Total Fat: 1 gram
- Saturated fats: .1 grams
- Cholesterol: milligrams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams (without added salt)
- Total Carbohydrate: 5 grams
- Dietary Fiber: 1 gram
- Sugars: 3 grams
- Protein: 1 grams
For more recipies and to learn more about Suzanne, visit her website at:
http://www.diabeticdietrecipes.org
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