Filipino Foods And Diet Tips For Diabetics

We all know that Filipinos are one of the many people that  suffers from diabetes. This might be due to the kind of lifestyle, environment and food or diet that we follow. Diabetes complications can weaken the immune system thus making our body vulnerable from lots of bacteria and viral infection. Aside from a healthy lifestyle and daily exercise, eating the right kind and amount of food can help in terms of diabetes prevention.

Below are some Filipino food and diet tips that can work wonders in terms of diabetes. They are all based on expert advice you can find around. Check them out and ask a doctor first if they can be beneficial and helpful for your body or health condition.

5 Mouth Watering Pinoy Desserts To Crave For - Filipino Foods With Low Cholesterol

With the alarming issue on the growing number of Filipinos who fall beyond the border line of having normal cholesterol level, several people nowadays practice healthy living and this includes picking the right food that is being served in each family’s table.  With this regard, we made a food article that suits your healthy lifestyle. What we have are 5 Most Suggested Low Cholesterol Filipino Desserts that are the suitable for your healthy family diet.

1. Malunggay Sherbet (Horse Radish Sherbet) – We are all aware that horse radish, which is commonly known as malunggay by locals, has the ability to heal various diseases including the increased cholesterol level of a person. We are also aware that people have also created various health products that are made from this ingredient. To name some, we already have malunggay capsules and malunggay tea but what we have for you right now is something which kids would even love. The Malunggay or Horse Radish Sherbet is a creation from a local restaurant in the Ilocos Province. Most people who had a taste of this dessert said that its creaminess wash away the tangy vegetable taste of horse radish. They also say that this dessert is best enjoyed when one squeezes “calamansi” over it.

Malunggay Sherbet (Horse Radish Sherbet) Image Credit - Chlorinated Brain

2. Broken Glass – Being taken from its appearance where this dish’s name was discovered, broken glass is a desert that is made from the combination of various colors of gelatin plus milk and some fruits that are molded together. Its outcome makes it look like a wonderful mosaic made from colored broken glasses. In addition to its palatable appearance, broken glass is also a must include dessert for people who are cholesterol conscious as gelatin is proven to be one of foods with low cholesterol content.

Cathedral Broken Windows Gelatin : Filipino Gulaman Dessert Image Credit - Elizabeth Q. Of asianinamericamag.com