Onions - one of the products allowed for use by diabetics. It is allowed to introduce into the diet all types of this vegetable crop and in different culinary, medicinal (tincture, decoction) interpretations. How to use the products in question in order to maximize the benefits and not harm yourself - read below.

Useful properties of onions

Onions for diabetics are not just a healthy food product, but also an addition to the main treatment, because it effectively reduces blood sugar. This allows you to improve the well-being of the patient and eliminate some of the reactions from the nervous system observed in the disease.

Did you know? In world cuisines, there is not one that does not practice the use of onions.

This vegetable has long been used as a medicine for the treatment of many other diseases. Its juice has an antibacterial effect on the body. Due to the presence of phytoncides in the composition, the juice is a natural antibiotic, which, unlike the pharmacy counterpart, does not have such a detrimental effect on the kidneys, liver and stomach, does not destroy the intestinal microflora.

Phytoncides are effective in combating many harmful microorganisms:

• streptococci;
• chopsticks of dysentery;
• tuberculosis bacilli;
• diphtheria chopsticks.

Onion contains a large amount of ascorbic acid, which allows you to restore the protective functions of the body and eliminate vitamin deficiency. In this regard, it is a full substitute for citrus.

The product is useful if a person has problems with libido. He is a natural aphrodisiac. It improves potency by restoring the functionality of the central nervous system, increasing the tone of muscle tissue and enriching the body with useful trace elements.

A vegetable helps cleanse the blood. B vitamins are involved in hematopoiesis and the formation of muscle fibers. The high content of antioxidants helps to speed up metabolism and remove excess fluid.

The positive effect of onions on the body is also due to the presence of quercetin in its composition. This is an anticarcinogenic element that inhibits the growth and development of cancer cells.

Onion is an excellent fat burner. The removal of toxins and the rapid breakdown of body fat - the prevention of problems with blood vessels and reducing the load on the heart. Antioxidants have a restorative effect on the external and internal tissues, which helps to reduce vascular permeability.

The use of this vegetable has a positive effect on the condition of bones and cartilage. It contains sulfur, which causes a specific smell, and is involved in the formation of bone tissue.

Improving overall health against the background of a chronic disease such as diabetes eliminates most of the unpleasant symptoms associated with it, and also helps to avoid the development of additional problems.

Glycemic index

The glycemic index number means the rate of breakdown of a particular product by the human body. This number indicates to what level and how quickly blood sugar will rise after it is consumed. In fact, this is the rate of conversion of carbohydrates into sugar and its absorption by the body.

Important! The glycemic index of any product is a relative value, depending on many factors.

Increasing or decreasing glycemic index completely depends on the amount of carbohydrates in the product.

In turn, the amount of carbohydrates in onions depends on:

• varietal accessories;
• growing conditions and region;
• type of top dressing that was applied during the growing season;
• degree of maturity;
• formulation and methodology of product preparation;
• features of the conduct and type of laboratory tests;
• individual health data of a specific group of people participating in the experiment.

Approximate indicators of glycemic index for different types of onions in fresh and processed form vary within 10–20 units.

Terms of use

A few rules on the use of onions, which will help to get the most benefit for the body:

1. When cleaning the vegetable, try to maintain the integrity of the outer layers as much as possible, removing only the husk. It is in the outer petals that contains the largest number of flavonoids.
2. Fresh, it is better not to use the bulb immediately. Wait until 10 minutes have passed after grinding - during this time, the product will release juice, in which the synthesis of active elements that have a therapeutic effect will take place.
3. When boiling, simmer over low heat. This will help preserve the most useful onion element - quercetin - in the broth.
4. To prevent too much onion as the main ingredient, use it as a spicy, spicy addition to various dishes, clearly calculating the daily rate.
5. To increase the body's resistance to infections and reduce sugar, use a decoction of onion peel: 0.5 kg of husk in 2 liters of water. All this is boiled for 30 minutes, then filtered and drunk for a month.
6. Consume green onion feathers only fresh. It is not so useful in diabetes, but it contains an order of magnitude more antioxidants, which helps to improve the protective functions of the body.

Important! The greatest benefit for diabetics is onion, which has undergone heat treatment - boiled, baked, steam. It is better to refuse alcohol tinctures on a vegetable.

Daily rate

The vegetable in question is a specific product. His intake should be strictly dosed. The daily rate should not exceed 150 gr. A decoction of onion peels can be drunk up to 500 ml per day. To improve its taste, it can be diluted with tea.

It is important to consider that prolonged use of onions can lead to disruptions in the digestive tract. For medicinal purposes, this product is taken in the form of decoctions and introduced into the diet for 14–28 days, then they take a month break, as much as possible. After the break, the course is repeated again.

What kind of onions can I eat?

In diabetes, it is allowed to consume all available types of the vegetable in question:

1. Onion - It has pronounced antibiotic properties, improves the condition of the endocrine system, helps restore energy balance and remove toxins, toxins, cholesterol from the body. Green leaves contain a large amount of carotene and antioxidants. It is consumed fresh in green; upon reaching physical maturity, it is better to use recipes involving baking or cooking in broth.
2. Leek - rich in vitamins and minerals. It is distinguished by the absence of a pungent pungent odor. It has the ability to act as a blood purifier.
3. Shallot - differs in fragrant aroma, softer and more delicate taste. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
4. Batun - eat only the leaves of this vegetable. Its properties are similar to that of onions, and there are an order of magnitude more vitamin C in it.

Did you know? Libyans consume onions the most. The annual amount of production per capita is 33.6 kg.

Contraindications

The product in question contributes to an increase in acidity, therefore it is contraindicated for people suffering from gastrointestinal diseases, accompanied by increased release of hydrochloric acid.

Onions are extremely beneficial for diabetes. Its main properties, beneficial for diabetics, are its ability to lower blood glucose levels and increase the body's protective functions.