For diabetics, the consumption of fruits requires special attention, especially for those with poor blood sugar control.

If you take fruits when your blood sugar is poorly controlled, it can easily cause your blood sugar to rise.

Among fruits, pineapple is liked by many people, but because it tastes sour and sweet, many patients also think that it is a fruit with high sugar content and should not be eaten. Actually, eating pineapple can help lower blood sugar levels in diabetics.

Can diabetics eat pineapple?

Since pineapple itself is a fruit with relatively low sugar content, it can be eaten by diabetics. Some studies have found that pineapple is very beneficial to diabetics because pineapple contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals, which can effectively improve the body's immunity.

In addition, because there is a large amount of vitamin B in pineapple, it can promote the digestion and absorption of food by the patient's gastrointestinal tract and enhance gastrointestinal motility, thereby effectively preventing constipation in patients. Pineapple can also dilute the patient's blood sugar and blood lipids very well. And because pineapples don’t have high sugar content, diabetics don’t have to worry about raising their blood sugar levels by eating pineapples.

However, it should be noted that although pineapple has many benefits for diabetics, special attention should be paid when eating it. It cannot be eaten on an empty stomach. Eating it on an empty stomach can easily cause a rise in blood sugar after a meal, which is very detrimental to blood sugar control.

In addition, it is best to soak the cut pineapple in salt before eating, which can make the pineapple taste more delicious. Because pineapple contains bromelain, it will sting the patient's mouth when eaten. Soaking it in salt water can inhibit this substance so that the patient will not feel numb and stinging when eating.

How to choose pineapple?

When selecting pineapples, you can press the pineapple with your hands.

If the pineapple is hard and has no elasticity, it means it is raw, while if it is soft, it means it is mature. If the juice overflows from the surface of the pineapple, it means it has gone bad and cannot be eaten anymore. When you get close to a ripe pineapple, you can smell the aroma. But if the aroma is too strong, it means the fruit is overripe and prone to rot.

In the diet, it is important to understand the impact of various foods on people with diabetes. As a nutritious and low-sugar fruit, pineapple can indeed be a healthy choice for diabetics. However, remember to eat in moderation, avoid eating on an empty stomach, and choose ripe but not overripe pineapples to maximize their nutritional value.