JawaPos.com – To prevent blood sugar spikes and avoid diabetes, various carbohydrate foods can be an alternative to rice. Besides tubers, there are foods called konyaku and shirataki that are low in calories and cholesterol.
On November 14, the world commemorates World Diabetes Day which reminds everyone to always have a healthy lifestyle. Data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) for 2021 finds that there are currently an estimated 537 million people between the ages of 20 and 79 who have diabetes. In fact, the IDF estimates that the number of diabetics in Indonesia will reach 28.57 million in 2045. One of the triggers for the increased risk of diabetes is an inappropriate lifestyle, such as choosing a food intake and unbalanced exercise patterns.
Mengenal Shirataki and Konyaku
There are currently various alternative food ingredients that can support a healthy and balanced lifestyle, one of which is shirataki and konnyaku grains. These two alternative carbohydrate options are thought to be low in sugar and calories and may lower cholesterol, but are high in dietary fiber and nutrients.
“Alternative shirataki and konyaku to enjoy, namely konjac grains or shirataki rice, better and healthier choices made from konjac or porang tubers. Shirataki rice can also be a delicious meal companion with a variety of select side dishes,” she said
Charlie Santoso from Mr.Ishii through the company representative PT Ambico to reporters recently
Shirataki rice is suitable for those who follow a diet plan or reduce excessive consumption of white rice. The very composition of this product consists of tapioca flour, konnyaku flour and calcium. This shirataki rice can also be made into various menu choices such as fried rice or risotto.
“We hope that on this World Diabetes Day, more and more people will be aware of the threat of diabetes if they don’t adopt a healthy lifestyle,” she explained.
He must live disciplined
Content Creator and Certified Health Coach Dr. Dion Haryadi as a doctor said to prevent blood sugar from rising by disciplining yourself with a healthy lifestyle. At this moment it is important to implement it especially in the midst of so many viruses that are still widespread. Choosing nutritious, energy-rich foods may be key to maintaining your body’s immune system.
“The basic ingredients of the tubers are thought to be able to reduce the risk of complications, one of which is diabetes,” concluded Dr. Dion Haryadi.
Publisher: Nurul Adriyana Salbiah
Reporter: Marieska Harya Virdhani
