Are tomatoes good for people with diabetes?

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Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.

They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K.

Ever wondered about the Benefits of Tomato on a diabetic diet? Is it one of the good foods for diabetes?

Tomatoes can be good or bad depending on how you use them. Tomatoes can be eaten fresh or used as tomato sauce or ketchup.

Tomatoes are not high in sugar, and neither are carrots. Tomatoes, similar to carrots, are considered a non-starchy vegetable in meal planning for diabetes.

This means that the amount of naturally occurring sugar is minimal in a serving.

This video explains how tomatoes may affect blood sugar. Whether you have type 2 or type 1 diabetes this video will give you some diabetes education.

Disclaimer: Any information on diseases and treatments available at this video is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with questions you may have regarding your medical condition.

If you care about diabetes, please read studies about 5 dangerous signs you have diabetes-related eye disease, and why diabetes control is hidden ‘within’ the mouth.

Source: SugarMD