Fish, like chicken, is one of the most quickly digestible types of meat, and that is why it is so prized by our body.
Endocrinologists and nutritionists recommend patients if they have a diagnosis of “diabetes” to consume fish for prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
We present to your attention a list of fish that are most useful in this disease. Perhaps you could boast only excellent fried fish steak homemade or prefer to eat purely fish sticks, disdaining all other fish species… Perhaps now it is your turn to marvel at how you can easily diversify your diabetic menu of interesting dishes on the table!
THE NUMBER OF FISH IN DIABETES
Many experts recommend eating fish dishes about twice a week. However, according to new research in the case of diabetes should not overly fond of fish. The results of one study were published in September 2009 in the American journal of clinical nutrition (The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition). Among women, who loved eating fish, especially fatty fish, increased the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This was evident especially in cases when ladies consumed a few servings of fish a week, and when women ate fish more than once a day. However, the results of another study on seafood in the diet of people with diabetes, was published in September 2011. According to the scientists who conducted the study, eating fish reduces the risk of diabetes in men and does not affect the risk of developing this disease in women.
SARDINES WITH VITAMINS
Canned sardines are healthy if you are sick with type 2 diabetes. It is a cheap product and very fragrant. In the sale there are many varieties of sardines, including: mustard; fennel; pepperoni. Sardines are rich in: calcium; vitamin D: reduces pain in diabetes; omega-3 fatty acids. Dishes of sardines is a great choice for diabetics and for those who want to keep joints healthy, especially if you find a product with a small amount of salt. They are so fragrant that they can be safely added as flavoring to other dishes such as in stews and soups, says Rico. If you like experiments, try sardines fresh to cook on the grill.
CANNED TUNA AND SALMON
Fresh and frozen seafood — tasty addition to the diet in diabetes type 2 diabetes. However, it costs quite expensive to date. Tuna and salmon canned products are shelf stable at home, even with diabetes. And they may serve you in good stead in terms of its taste, besides, they are cheaper. “Choose fish in cans without added oil, because such food is less fatty and contains fewer calories and is important in diabetes,” advises Rico. If you mix this canned food with a small amount of plain yogurt or mustard, you can get a delicious sandwich. Or you can fish in canned food to add as toppings for the salad.
CRUSTACEANS: THE HIGHLIGHT ON THE TABLE
Diabetics have quite a lot of temptation to extract as much of the meat of these succulent shellfish, like crabs and lobsters (lobsters). Plus, representatives of the shellfish is easy to cook and very healthy. Try throwing a Bay leaf as seasoning while cooking fish soup based on crustaceans. It will be an additional highlight of the meal. Better to add less salt in a seafood broth. Don’t let your disease Rob you of creativity in the kitchen! Serves crab and lobster to such dishes: cold appetizers; pasta; rice dishes. Crustaceans also give a special flavor to the soup. Be careful, often there is an Allergy to shellfish.
LITTLE SHRIMPS IN DIABETES
Because shrimp contain a lot of cholesterol, in comparison with other types of seafood, and this can lead to increased cholesterol in the human body, patients with diabetes often avoid such food. But if you will allow yourself one small serving of shrimp once a week or every 2 weeks, it will not break the hearts and will fit into your diabetic diet, says Rico. This is especially important in cases when you are on a low calorie diet. And 85-115 grams of shrimp about the same amount of cholesterol as one egg,” she adds.
TROUT WITH CITRUS JUICE
It would be great if you can find where to buy trout or Australian bass, if you are treating diabetes type 2 diabetes. “Rainbow trout is rich in omega-3 fatty acids,” says Rico. Try the following ways of cooking trout if you have diabetes: baked fish; to fry fish. Then it is better to choose a seasoning for fish without salt or drizzle it with a small amount of citrus juice. The task of the patients with a diagnosis of “diabetes” type 2 who are just learning to cook fish dishes — not to overdo. This is very important because the American heart Association insists that it is enough to use 2 300 mg of salt per day. If you have hypertension, reduce your salt intake to 1,500 mg. Each variety of fish has its own unique taste. Therefore, it is important to keep the flavor and avoid large amounts of salt when symptoms of diabetes type 2. Instead, it is better to season the fish with spices of herbs.
COD GRILLED AND MARINATED
As tilapia, cod is a white fish, which is particularly useful for people suffering from diabetes type 2 diabetes. However, in the form of fillets of cod pieces more dense in consistency. Such fish may be subjected to more severe heat treatment, for example: cooking on the grill; cooking with the seasonings. It is important to pay attention to the cooking time of the cod, says Rico. “The thinner fillets of such fish, the faster it will be,” she said. “As a rule, if the fillets are thicker, you can turn them over in the process of roasting”, says the expert. Try to marinate the cod before cooking, so she absorbed the aroma of spices. But try to avoid excessive use of salt and sugar in the process of creating a useful marinade.
TILAPIA WITH WINE AS A SOURCE OF PROTEIN
Tilapia is a lean fish, with a large amount of protein that is also important in the disease “diabetes” type 2. In the store you can easily find the tilapia: fresh; frozen (fillet). The advantage of tilapia is that it is easy to cook, even patients diagnosed with “diabetes”. “I prefer to miss the tilapia in the pan,” says Rico. Tilapia fillets are very thin. Therefore, such fish is easy and quick to cook. Try not to overdo on the stove. Because in this case, the fillets will fall apart. Way of cooking tilapia in diabetes type 2, which will bring only benefits for health, includes the following recommendations: use the pan from quality material with non-stick coating; use a small amount of nonstick cooking sprays; to a dish of tilapia, add a little white wine. A nonstick spray is a great tool for frying, contributing to the creation of the thinnest oil film on the surface of the pan or other cookware, which prevents food from overcooking.
SALMON FOR A DIABETIC WITH LEMON AND DILL
Salmon is often referred to as the leader among seafood for omega-3 fatty acids. Such fats are considered beneficial to the body in diabetes mellitus type 2, in particular: to make the heart function properly and to prevent heart attack; the skin was in excellent condition; that the head worked perfectly, to person feel fine. According to Rico, there are several ways how to cook salmon, retaining its beneficial properties diabetes: stew fish; roast salmon on an open fire; to bake fish in the oven at a temperature of 170-200 degrees. “I personally like to lightly fry the salmon under the lid on low heat if the steak is not very thick. Or you can even bake it on the grill: this is then particularly exquisite taste,” says the expert. Salmon — fish is thick enough in its consistency, so its easy to put on the grill rack. Rico offers to then sprinkle it with dill, which goes well to taste with salmon. You can also complement the dish with a slice of fresh lemon.
