Improper consumption of dates raises blood sugar

Improper consumption of dates raises blood sugar

A nutritionist said that uncontrolled and uncontrolled consumption of dates raises blood sugar, so it is recommended that people, especially those with diabetes, control the amount of dates consumed.

Dr. Hamid Khodaparast stated: Many people think that due to the natural nature of date sugar, its improper consumption is not harmful, while date sugar is stored in the body if consumed in excess and converted into simple sugar and increases blood sugar. .

He added: Date sugar and other fruits are of the fructose type, which, if used too much, accumulates in the body and is converted into glucose sugar, and its excess is stored as fat.

The nutritionist stated: It is recommended to all people, especially diabetics, to eat dates in a controlled manner and in limited quantities during the day and to avoid eating too much of this fruit.