List Of Vegetables And Fruits That Can Restore The Function Of The Insulin-Producing Pancreas

Illustration of vegetables that help the function of the pancreas (Unsplash/Louis Hanzel)

JAKARTA – Controlling blood sugar levels is closely related to regulating what foods can and need to be avoided to be consumed. For people with diabetes, keeping blood sugar levels from rising up can be done by sorting out the food menu.

In particular, choose foods that can restore the function of the insulin-producing pancreas. Although it requires direction from a doctor, efforts to live a healthy diet need to be done long term.

As reported by eMediHealth, foods that are anti-inflammatory and contain antioxidants can be consumed to help restore pancreatic function, especially to produce and process insulin effectively.

What vegetables and fruits can be consumed for diabetics? Here's the list.

Green leafy vegetables

Green leafy vegetables such as kale and spinach contain vitamin K, which reduces inflammation. A study proves there is a link between someone who eats dark green vegetables and minimizes the risk of pancreatic cancer.

Purple skinned fruit

The color of the fruit is related to the nutritional content in it. Purple fruits such as blueberries and red grapes contain anthocyanins. This substance is one of several types of flavonoids that are good for controlling blood sugar and insulin sensitivity.

Cruciferous vegetables

Broccoli, cabbage, balls, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts contain the flavonoids apigenin, luteolin, and sulfur. The content is useful as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Based on studies, these ingredients can help maintain the functioning of the pancreas.

Sweet potato

Sweet potato is considered a medicinal plant because of its anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory properties. In a recent study, white sweet potato showed an anti-hyperglycemic effect by inducing the regeneration of pancreatic cells.

Garlic

As we know that garlic has many benefits. In particular, it contains anti-inflammatory substances and antioxidant effects. Studies also show that garlic reduces toxins in the pancreas.

Ginger

Ginger, has almost the same benefits as sweet potatoes, namely as an anti-inflammatory that improves biochemical parameters for type 2 diabetes. Other benefits reduce glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) and increase insulin sensitivity.

In addition to vegetables and fruit that can help restore pancreatic function, there are several types of foods that need to be avoided. Such as avocado, olive oil, fatty foods, margarine, full-fat milk, mayonnaise, and oil dressing.

To make sure what foods can be consumed by those of you who have diabetes, consult your doctor or nutritionist after a routine medical check-up.