Can a diabetic eat Sweet corn?
Yes, a diabetic can eat sweet corn. Sweet corn is high in nutrition and low in fat and sodium. You may find sweet corn is sweet to taste but it has less sugar than equivalent amount of some fruits such as banana or apple. Sweetcorn rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals. If you are looking for a quick source of energy, then sweet corn is a good choice.
Is sweet corn high in sugar or carbohydrates or calories?
Sweet corn is sweeter than many other vegetables. A medium sized ear of a corn however contains just about 6 gm of sugar. This is lesser sugar than in banana or apple and some other fruits. Sweet corn however contains more carbohydrates than many vegetables. A medium sweet corn ear contains about 100 calories.
Does sweet corn cause blood sugar spikes?
Sweet corn tastes sweet but contains just a little amount of natural sugars. Natural sugars generally do not cause any harmful spikes in blood sugar levels. Hence a diabetic can eat sweet corn without fear of diabetes complications. However, it is important that a diabetic eats sweet corn in moderate amounts. If you are in any doubt about your blood sugar levels, you can check your blood sugar levels using a blood glucose meter. I find this blood glucose meter handy for checking my blood sugar levels.
What are the benefits of eating sweet corn?
Some studies found that eating sweet corn regularly can help regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Vitamin B and vitamin C are abundant in sweet corn. Thus, it helps in improving overall well-being, fight disease and produce new cells. High fibre in sweet corn helps in regulating blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Fibre in sweet corn also helps improve digestion and metabolism. You can get good amounts of essential minerals such as copper, manganese, iron and magnesium from sweet corn.
