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Posted 8/18/2015 12:26 PM (GMT 0)
I noticed that my blood sugar seemed to be lower after eating cucumbers. I found this possible explanation buried in the internet:

www.top10homeremedies.com/kitchen-ingredients/top-10-health-benefits-cucumbers.html
Cucumbers have a special hormone that the pancreas utilizes to produce insulin. Insulin helps the cells convert carbohydrates into energy, which is very beneficial for diabetics. If carbohydrates are not converted into energy, your blood glucose level will rise.

Additionally, cucumbers have a glycemic index rating of 0. This means diabetics can eat cucumbers freely without worrying about their blood sugar.
Posted 8/18/2015 1:11 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you. Here is one page from nutritionaldata.com about cucumbers:

nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2440/2

(By the way, this is a great website for looking up this kind of information for any food.)


Although a cucumber does have only a few carbs, it may be negligible in most cases for many people. In my case, my pancreas still produces insulin but I'm insulin resistant, so any carbs will raise my blood sugar unless I exercise a LOT and/or take medication. I take metformin which specifically helps with insulin resistance, so eating a food with very low carb content is helpful.

Thank you for this post. Cucumbers as well as pickles are very useful in anyone's food plan.
Posted 8/18/2015 1:36 PM (GMT 0)
You got me thinking about cucumbers! tongue Here is a page from another website: www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=42

And while I'm at it, here is a refreshing recipe using cucumbers and plain yogurt, especially good in the summer. Simply grate cucumbers, peel and all, to get about a cup and mix it with a cup of plain yogurt of your choice. (I use the so-called Greek yogurt.) You can adjust the proportion of cucumber to yogurt to your own liking. Add some salt and pepper to your taste. Other additions can be: dill weed and chopped mint. Fresh herbs work out better but you can use dry. If you add minced garlic and some lemon zest, you have tzatziki sauce.
Posted 8/18/2015 3:22 PM (GMT 0)
Cumbers, tomatoes, onion, and plain yogurt, chilled, makes an excellent lunch salad. One of my favorite summer meals!
Posted 8/18/2015 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
That sounds really refreshing. An idea for lunch today. lol
Posted 8/21/2015 4:08 PM (GMT 0)
I love cucumbers. They're one of those foods I don't feel AS guilty eating a lot of. Same thing with cauliflower.
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