Benefits Petai for Controlling Blood Sugar

Therapy Galih Gumelar - Although malodorous when eaten, many people still like petai as fresh vegetables, sauce, or a food supplement. In addition to good taste, kind of legumes it has many health benefits. One is the benefit petai is capable of controlling blood sugar. So for those who suffer from diabetes does not hurt to try to eat them.

Leona Victoria Djajadi as nutritionists explain petai for health benefits. The antioxidant content of petai quite a lot. Because it includes the family of legumes (legumes), a banana is a source of carbohydrates with a low glycemic index or complex carbohydrates.

Victoria added, that the tribe of legumes which has the Latin name of this speciosa Parkia   also rich in protein, fiber, and contains less fat. In addition, a source of vegetable petai the body needs minerals such as calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.

Excess petai also exist in the compound thioproline. Victoria describes the compound thioproline anticarcinogenic substances that are good for the body. Only thioproline need to be activated by boiling a banana or further processed before being eaten.

"For people with diabetes petai can help lower blood sugar after meals. But this does not happen to people who are in good health, "said Victoria.

Victoria add up when there is no maximum limit or upper level in eating petai. Even so, petai also not be consumed excessively because of side effects, one of which can harm the kidneys.

Therefore, if you want to eat them as controlling blood sugar please consult with your physician to memastika how the maximum limit allowed to be consumed. Hopefully this article on the benefits petai as controlling blood sugar can be useful,