Diabetes mellitus makes sick people carefully monitor their diet. Any product is examined for how it raises the level of sugar in the blood and whether there is a possibility of reducing sugar through nutrition. Such an affordable product, like onions, is not only allowed with this ailment, but can also help. We learn how to consume baked onions for different forms of diabetes, what properties it has and what may be useful, how to store it.
Characteristics and chemical composition of baked onions
Onions, even after heat treatment, retains almost all the nutrients. The caloric content of such a product is only 35–36 kcal.
The composition of the BJU in 100 g is as follows:
- proteins - 0.89 g;
- fats - 0.1 g;
- carbohydrates - 7.24 g.
The rest is overwhelmingly water and dietary fiber. Almost all vitamins (a group of vitamins B, C, PP) and minerals in the baked product are preserved.
The following minerals are found in 100 g of salted baked onions:
- potassium - 119 mg;
- calcium - 23 mg;
- magnesium - 8.25 mg;
- iron - 0.31 mg;
- zinc - 0.12 mg;
- sodium - 126 mg.
Did you know? A low amount of XE is also found in other vegetables - broccoli (0.5 XE), carrots (0.5 XE), cucumbers (0.17 XE), tomatoes (0.33 XE), eggplant (0.33 XE), cabbage Beijing (0.17 XE), radish (0.25 XE).
Is it possible to eat baked onions for type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Type I diabetes is characterized by decreased pancreatic insulin production.. They have to monitor their whole life and calculate the correct dose of insulin based on the eaten bread units. These are conventional units equal to 10-12 g of carbohydrates and require the input of 1.4 units of insulin. In onions, they are so low (0.67 XE per 100 g of product) that this vegetable, when consumed less than 200 g, can be ignored in the preparation of the menu.
With type II diabetes mellitus, patients are often overweight, so it is important for them to adhere to diets low in carbohydrates and calories. Baked onions are low-calorie foods that can be consumed with diabetes every day. It is indicated for diabetics with any type of this disease.
- Moreover, this product with increased sugar will be useful as follows:
- Iodine. Participates in the metabolism and contributes to the normal production of hormones.
- Chromium. Promotes better absorption of sugar.
- Glyconin. Helps lower blood sugar.
- Useful vitamins and minerals necessary for the normal functioning of the body.
- Sulfur-containing compounds that help maintain blood insulin levels.
Properties of baked onions
Onions that have been baked preserve the usefulness of the fresh product, but are more useful since they do not irritate the mucous membranes. Its effect on the body is milder, and the list of its contraindications is shorter.
Did you know? Onion peel includes most of all sulfide compounds, so with diabetes it is useful to drink its decoction. For this, a handful of husks are poured with boiling water and insisted for 20 minutes. They drink during the day, when they want to drink, add to tea.
Benefits and healing properties
- Baked onions not only help lower blood sugar, but also have the following positive effects on the body:
- phytoncides and allicin contained in the composition kill microbes, fungi and bacteria;
- contributes to the normalization of pressure;
- useful for cardiovascular diseases;
- strengthens the immune system;
- improves eyesight;
- helps with cough and colds;
- indicated for the treatment of hemorrhoids;
- reduces the amount of bad cholesterol in the blood;
- promotes wound healing, relieves inflammatory processes in the skin.
Harm and possible contraindications
Despite the usefulness onions, even when baked, may be contraindicated in some chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver, especially at the acute stage. An allergy or individual intolerance to this product is rarely possible, therefore, when deciding to use this vegetable, you should consult your doctor.
How to use it correctly and how often
Baked vegetable tastes quite good, it is not as caustic as raw. This vegetable is baked whole or cut into large pieces (usually into two halves). The cooking process itself is carried out using an oven or microwave.
Important! For baking, it is better to choose medium-sized onions, as it is believed that they contain the largest number of useful elements.
Vegetable is recommended to bake as follows:
- In the oven without husks. Take 5 medium heads of onions and divide with a knife into 4 parts. Then spread them a little on top with vegetable oil (preferably olive oil) and add a little salt. Put everything in a frying pan or in a special baking dish, and cover with foil on top. After 30 minutes, the dish is ready.
- In the oven with husk. Take 1 large onion head, wash well under running water, but do not remove the husk. Vegetable in this form is baked for 30 minutes. Baking in husk will be most useful, as it effectively reduces blood sugar.
- In the microwave. In this case, the husk is removed from the onion heads. Then put in the microwave and bake for 4-8 minutes, depending on the size of the vegetable.
They recommend consuming 1 medium baked onion throughout the day. It can be eaten on an empty stomach every morning as a course of treatment to reduce sugar, or you can simply use it as a side dish for various dishes. It is best to choose a baking oven with husk for treatment.
Recommendations for storing baked onions
This product should be placed in an airtight container and put on the shelf of the refrigerator. Store no more than 5 days.
Important! This product is used to improve the condition of diabetics only as an adjuvant and does not replace the main treatment. It can not be consumed uncontrollably.
Baked onions will benefit all types of diabetes. Diabetics can include this product on the menu every day, but you need to remember a sense of proportion.
