Diabetes: Can people with diabetes eat sweet pineapple?

The taste and smell of pineapple are very pleasant. That is why the use of pineapple in cakes, desserts, creams and sweets has increased. Moreover, this fruit is full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Very useful for boosting immunity. Vitamin C, manganese and digestive enzymes present in this fruit are good for our health. Eating this fruit in moderation is very good for health. If you eat fruit every day, problems like heartburn and nausea will start. But now many people doubt whether people with diabetes can eat pineapple? Or does eating this fruit increase blood sugar levels? that Purdue University scientists have given an answer to this. Fruits that are full of vitamin C should be eaten in moderation. Also it is not good to eat them if they are not ripe properly. Occasionally they cause severe nausea and vomiting. Eating two to three pieces of ripe pineapple a day is good for health. But the content of glucose and sucrose is high in pineapple fruit. Consuming it in large amounts may increase blood sugar levels. So it is not good for people with diabetes to eat pineapple in excess. Eating one or two slices a day is fine, but eating more than that can lead to spikes in blood sugar levels. Half a cup of pineapple contains 15 grams of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates also contribute to raising blood glucose levels. So diabetes patients should limit themselves to two pieces a day.

Pineapple juice contains an enzyme called bromelain. Bromelain is naturally not harmful to our body, but some people use blood thinners because of their health problems. Such people may experience excessive bleeding if they consume too much of this pineapple. Also, those with gum and dental problems should eat less pineapple. The acidity in pineapple can damage the gums and tooth enamel. Because our immune system perceives the protein in pineapple as dry or allergic, the tooth enamel deteriorates.

Anyway, if you eat too much pineapple, your stomach will also feel uncomfortable. Especially do not eat pineapple on an empty stomach. This may increase the acidity levels. So, two to three pieces of pineapple per day should be avoided. That too, one should eat pineapple only after eating other food. 

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