Mango Season: How To Consume Mangoes If You Are Diabetic?

Mango season: Mangoes can be taken as a smoothie with yogurt, fruits and peanut butter

Mango season: Mangoes can be taken as a smoothie with yogurt, fruits and peanut butter

Mangoes are a rich source of several nutrients, including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, potassium, beta-carotene, and magnesium

Mangoes, a seasonal fruit mostly available during summer, contain high amounts of glucose and fructose, which can cause concern for individuals with diabetes due to the potential for a blood glucose spike. However, mangoes are also a rich source of several essential nutrients, including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, potassium, beta-carotene, and magnesium, which play vital roles in many bodily functions. So, how can we consume mangoes without causing a significant increase in blood glucose levels?

Anupama Menon, nutritionist, shares ways to eat mangoes without any guilt

  1. Eat the fruit, never juice it. Juicing a fruit will remove/ breakdown the fibre present in
  2. Have the fruit as a salad with some seeds/ nuts to reduce the glucose The fibre and fats present in the nuts/ seeds will reduce the glycemic index of the salad.
  3. Do not consume mangoes with/ before/ after a major meal as it can add on to the glucose load and cause a spike.
  4. Control the portion size you consume. Do not exceed more than 2 slices per day.
  5. Make sure to take mangoes only once or twice a week, not everyday
  6. Mangoes can be taken as a smoothie with yogurt, fruits and peanut butter. This will help in keeping insulin spikes under control and provides a good amount of protein. Hence, can be used as a breakfast option once or twice a week.

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