The Dhaka Times Desk Knowing the benefits of eating raisins, people with diabetes are afraid to eat them. But does eating raisins actually increase blood sugar levels? What do nutritionists say about this?
It was customary to feed children with various dry fruits, cashew nuts and raisins. However, with the increase in age, various diseases come and sit in the human body. Diabetes is one of them. Due to which many such things have been stopped. Especially sweets. So many people are afraid to eat raisins even though they know it is beneficial. However, nutritionists say that if the blood sugar level is high, the idea that eating all kinds of sweet foods should be avoided is not correct. Foods that contain natural sugars like fructose can also be eaten in moderation. Due to this, the blood sugar level does not change much. Raisins are one of them.
What are the benefits of eating raisins?
Raisins contain # easily digestible fiber. Contains several essential vitamins, minerals like potassium, iron and anti-oxidants. All these help in controlling blood sugar levels.
Raisins contain natural sugars like # glucose and fructose. By eating which there is no sudden change in the blood sugar level. Also, the fiber in raisins prevents the absorption of excess sugar.
# Raisins contain a special type of anti-oxidant. Which helps in regulating the secretion of insulin hormone. Also, these raisins can prevent cell damage due to oxidative stress. Source: Anandabazar Patrika.
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How to prevent dengue
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral fever. This fever is different from other viral or bacterial fevers. However, this fever is not contagious in any way. This viral fever can occur alone or in combination with other viruses (chikungunya, yellow fever, Burma forest, flu, respiratory syncytial) and bacteria (pneumococcus).
Dengue fever is divided into two categories depending on the severity of symptoms and fever.
1. Common dengue fever
2. Dengue fever with bleeding.
In the case of common dengue fever, the following symptoms are mainly seen-
1. Sudden high fever lasting 2 to 7 days.
2. Severe headache.
3. Pain behind the eyes.
4. Along with the fever, red rash appears all over the body.
5. Severe pain in whole body as well as back pain.
6. Nausea or vomiting.
7. A rash or red bumps on the skin.
In case of dengue fever with bleeding:
1. Bleeding from nose, mouth or vomiting with high fever within 2 to 48 hours.
2. Fluid accumulation in chest or abdomen along with fever.
If any of these symptoms appear, seek medical attention immediately.
On the other hand
Wait at home for the first 3 days of fever. On the other hand, sponge the whole body with water every now and then. This will reduce the level of fever. Drink enough water and rest. After that, if the fever does not decrease or if it continues to increase after some time, consult a doctor immediately.
Things to do to prevent Dengue:
1. Try to keep the surroundings of the house as clean as possible.
2. If there are flower tubs or broken plastic bottles, can shells, tires or polythene inside the house, clean them quickly and drain the accumulated water from the flower tubs.
3. Spray or fog at least 3 times a week to kill mosquitoes.
4. You can keep mosquito repellent cream with you while going out.
5. After evening, younger and older members of the household should use mosquito nets.
6. Clean up any accumulated rain water, as this is the time when Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs.
7. On the other hand, you can use mats along with mosquito nets to avoid mosquito infestation.
8. Since Aedes mosquitoes bite during the day, it is important to avoid sleeping with mosquito nets while sleeping during the day. Source: https://dmpnews.org
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