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Diabetes : The Health Benefits of Bell Peppers

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Endocrinologist and Registered Dietician, talk about the health benefits of bell peppers in relation to diabetes.

Endocrinologist and Registered Dietician, talk about the health benefits of bell peppers in relation to diabetes.

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Diabetes : The Health Benefits of Bell Peppers

Duration: 2 minutes and 21 seconds

The first really encapsulate the age old phrase variety is the spice of life. Known as capsicum in some parts of the world, bell peppers are commonly found in red, yellow, orange or green varieties. The different colors are a result of the different antioxidant components that are rich in each.

Orange peppers, for example, are high in a compound known as beta carotene. Beta carotene is a vitamin A precursor, which is also found in foods like carrots. Yellow peppers on the other hand, are high the compound known as lutein, which is also present in food like egg yolks. Lutein is thought to be uniquely beneficial for vision and eye health.

In relation to diabetes, bell peppers have a low glycemic index and contain very little carbohydrate meaning they have no impact on your blood sugar levels. In fact, the soluble fiber content means that if included in a meal, they could contribute to reducing the overall glycemic effect of that meal.

Bell peppers which are high in fiber, helps slow down how quickly blood sugar is absorbed into your bloodstream. They are also high in vitamin C, which may also help reduce elevated blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Bell peppers are a low glycemic index food and contain very little carbohydrate, which is why they have little to no impact on your blood sugar levels. In fact, their soluble fiber content means that they can help contribute to reducing the glycemic effect of any meal that they are included in. Bell peppers make an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance a diabetes friendly diet.

If you or someone you know is trying to manage a chronic health condition, it's important to consider making healthy lifestyle choices. In conjunction with a prescribed exercise program, nutrition can also play a huge role in disease management, recovery and mental health.

If you'd like to learn more about the nutritional value of bell peppers, or how to incorporate them into your diet, please reach out to your local dietitian.

Presenter: Dr. Akshay Jain, Endocrinologist, Surrey, BC

Local Practitioners: Endocrinologist

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Diabetes : The Health Benefits of Bell Peppers

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1

Bell peppers come in a variety of colors, including red, orange, yellow and green. The different colors reflect the variation in antioxidants that each one offers.

Explanation:

Bell peppers are commonly found in red, yellow, orange or green varieties. The different colors are a result of the different antioxidant components that are rich in each.

2

Orange peppers contain the antioxidant beta carotene, which can also be found in carrots. Yellow peppers contain lutein, which are also found in egg yolks and are known to be uniquely beneficial for vision and eye health.

Explanation:

Orange peppers, for example, are high in a compound known as beta carotene. Beta carotene is a vitamin A precursor, which is also found in foods like carrots. Yellow peppers on the other hand, are high the compound known as lutein, which is also present in food like egg yolks. Lutein is thought to be uniquely beneficial for vision and eye health.

3

In relation to diabetes, bell peppers are an exceptional choice. They are low on the gycemic index, which is good for blood glucose control and they have very little carbohydrates which also means they will have very little impact on blood glucose levels.

Explanation:

In relation to diabetes, bell peppers have a low glycemic index and contain very little carbohydrate meaning they have no impact on your blood sugar levels.

4

The soluble fiber that bell peppers contain have little effect on trying to lower the overall glycemic effect of a meal.

Explanation:

The soluble fiber content means that if included in a meal, they could contribute to reducing the overall glycemic effect of that meal.

5

Bell peppers which are high in fiber which helps slow down how quickly blood sugar is absorbed into your bloodstream after a meal.

Explanation:

Bell peppers which are high in fiber, helps slow down how quickly blood sugar is absorbed into your bloodstream.

6

The high vitamin C content has little effect on diabetes but is good for overall health and the immune system.

Explanation:

They are also high in vitamin C, which may also help reduce elevated blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

7

This video has helped you understand how healthy foods such as an bell peppers can help prevent or manage certain health conditions and create change with respect to achieving a healthier lifestyle.

Explanation:

Vegetables and fruit contain antioxidants and phytochemicals, or plant chemicals. These biologically active substances can help to protect you from some diseases. Scientific research shows that if you regularly eat lots of fruit and vegetables, you have a lower risk of diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

8

Do you believe in the concept that food is medicine?

Explanation:

Research shows that dietary habits influence disease risk. While certain foods may trigger chronic health conditions, others offer strong medicinal and protective qualities. Thus, many people argue that food is medicine. Yet, diet alone cannot and should not replace medicine in all circumstances. Do you look at food as if it can be medicine for your disease? If yes would you like more information on this, save the PDF for further conversation with your HCP.

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When managing a chronic condition like diabetes, bell peppers could be an excellent choice to help manage health factors that can influence change in your overall health.

Explanation:

The low carbohydrate count makes green bell peppers a great choice for those who have diabetes and need to manage their blood glucose (blood sugar). One cup of green bell pepper also has vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and vitamin B6. Bell peppers can help control blood sugars and help maintain a healthy body weight.

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