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7:34 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Books – Muhammad Amin:
Eggs are considered one of the foods that have a positive effect on human health as they help provide the body with many nutrients that it needs throughout the day.
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However, some people with diabetes wonder whether it is possible to include eggs in their daily diet because they fear that it could have negative effects on their health.
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In this context, Dr. Rami Salah El-Din, a therapeutic nutrition consultant, said eggs are not forbidden for diabetics, emphasizing that they do not increase blood sugar levels as some people think.
Rami added that eggs are high in protein, explaining that they not only help build and strengthen muscles but also help control blood sugar levels in diabetics.
According to the American Diabetes Association, there is another reason that disproves the rumor about high blood sugar levels when eating eggs: Eggs contain “almost no carbohydrates,” which makes their glycemic index very low.
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The American Diabetes Association recommends adding boiled eggs to breakfast because eating an egg on an empty stomach plays an important role in regulating blood sugar levels throughout the day.
The clinical nutritionist urged diabetics to eat bananas in moderation as excessive amounts of them increase harmful cholesterol levels in the blood, increasing their risk of cardiovascular disease.
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He concluded his speech by pointing out that moderate consumption of eggs ensures that a diabetic gets amazing benefits, especially:
– Strengthens the immune system as it contains minerals and vitamins that improve the body’s ability to fight bacteria and viruses, such as: B. Zinc, vitamin B6 and vitamin A.
– Weight loss due to the low amount of calories and the ability of the good protein content to suppress appetite by keeping the stomach full for many hours.
– Strengthens bones as it is rich in calcium and vitamin D.
– Promotes eye health as the vitamin A it contains improves vision and reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts.
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