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While you may know of it as a flavour enhancer, did you know that the onion bulb is also known to lower blood sugar levels?
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"The fleshy bulb that grows beneath the ground is primarily used medicinally and for food, but other parts of the plant are also used in traditional medicines,” said Dr Archana Batra, nutritionist, and certified diabetes educator.
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Onions, particularly red onions, are high in fibre. Spring onions have the least amount of fibre in the family.
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“Fibre takes time to break down and digest, resulting in a slower release of sugars into the bloodstream. Fibre also adds bulk to your stool, which may aid in the relief of constipation, a common problem among diabetics,” Dr Batra told indianexpress.com.
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Dr Batra said that both type 1 and type 2 diabetics had “lower blood glucose levels after eating fresh onions as per some studies.”
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“Onions can be used in salads, vegetables, sandwiches, soups, and stews, etc. A sustainable strategy for managing any level of health condition is to practice moderation in all things,” she concluded.
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