Medjool Dates and Diabetes:
To Eat or Not to Eat?

To eat! The answer is yes. Eat the dates. It’s true that people with diabetes need to monitor their sugar intake closely. This is because certain sugars can dis-regulate insulin levels. And managing insulin is enough of a struggle already for someone with diabetes! However, Medjool dates are a low glycemic index food. This means that they don’t have a dramatic effect on blood sugar or insulin levels.

Medjool Dates and Diabetes Might Actually Be a Healthy Combination!

Researchers published encouraging findings in Nutrition Journal regarding the potential benefits of dates for people who suffer from diabetes. First, the study confirmed that dates cause no significant alteration in blood sugar levels, even in people with diabetes. (Researchers tested each participant on several occasions for accuracy.)

But the journal doesn’t just declare dates safe. They take it one step further: Medjool dates are actually advantageous for people with diabetes!

7 Ways Eating Medjool Dates May Protect Against Diabetes-Related Complications

1. The first benefit is that the Vitamin K in dates reduces the risk of blood clots.
2. Dates are also a good source of magnesium, an essential nutrient that many people with diabetes are lacking.
3. Another important nutrient is Vitamin B, which discourages diabetes-related nerve damage.
4. The Vitamin A diminishes the risk for diabetic retinopathy.
5. Since dates are natural sugars, they may help prevent refined sugar binges.
6. Dates contain polyphenols, which may ease the severity of diabetes.
7. And, last but not least, the insoluble fiber in dates may reduce the risk for gestational diabetes in pregnant women.

Browse these Bircher Muesli Recipes to find more healthy plant-based breakfast recipes!

How to Add Medjool Dates to Your Clean Eating Meal Plan

The easiest way to eat more dates is via organic muesli cereal. In addition to Medjool dates, Mu Mu Muesli contains more nutrients that benefit diabetes. And there are 0 grams of refined sugar! There are many ways to eat muesli. For example, overnight oats and green smoothie bowls topped with muesli are both extremely healthy ways to enjoy this nutritious, satisfying food.

In order to learn more about this one-of-a-kind breakfast cereal, I encourage you to check out 7 Reasons Why You Should NOT Eat Muesli, as well as 5 Interesting Health Benefits of Raisins (#4 May Surprise You!).

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