If you are diagnosed with diabetes, the challenge will be to manage your blood glucose level. Diet choice is the most critical lifestyle decision for diabetic patients. We all know that healthy eating is the key to control diabetes, but it is so hard for you to find suitable yet affordable food in Malaysia.
Mee Goreng Roti Canai
Nasi Lemak
There are many delicious breakfasts in Malaysian such as Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai and Mee Goreng. Unfortunately, typical Malaysian breakfast is not suitable for people with diabetes or high blood sugar level because it is high in carbohydrate and fat content. Malaysian also like to have some snacks or junk foods during afternoon tea. Those snacks and junk foods are mostly high in fat, sugar and sodium which can increase the risk of overweight or obese, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar level.
Sources:https://www.nutritionmonthmalaysia.org.my/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/nmm2018_infographic_book.pdf
Malaysia Clinical Practice Guidelines Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
(December 2015, 5th Edition)
Diet should consist of carbohydrates from cereals (preferably whole grain), fruits, vegetables, legumes and low-fat or skimmed milk. Total Carbohydrate intake should be monitored in patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The total amount of carbohydrates should be distributed evenly throughout the day.Sucrose (table sugar) intake must be counted as part of the total carbohydrate intake. Excess sucrose intake contributes to calories and may cause weight gain.Non-nutritive sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K) are allowed.Limit intake of total fat, saturated fat (found in animal fats and coconut milk), trans fatty acids and cholesterol to reduce the risk of CVD.Reduced sodium intake (<2000mg sodium/ day or 5g or 1 teaspoon of salt per day) by avoiding high sodium foods (soya sauce, ketchup, pre-mixed cooking paste, monosodium glutamate, salt preserved foods and processed foods). Limit the salt in cooking to ¼ to ½ teaspoonful of salt per person per day.Diet rich in dietary fiber is encouraged to consume.Individuals with diabetes have the same vitamin and mineral requirements as the general population.
My Healthy Plate
The plate method is a simple, visual way to make sure you get enough non-starchy vegetables and lean protein and limit the amount of carbohydrate foods that have the greatest potential to spike your blood sugar.
Start with a 9-inch plate
Fill half of the plate with non-starchy vegetables including salad, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and green leafy vegetables.Fill one quarter with a lean protein, such as chicken, turkey, beans, tofu, or eggs.Fill a quarter of the plate with wholegrain or starchy foods, such as potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Social Cause
Diabetes is affecting everyone and it is hitting vulnerable populations at an even higher rate. It has been well documented that high-quality, healthier foods are more expensive to purchase and more difficult to obtain. For low-income families, access to full-service grocery stores may be limited, making it both logistically challenging and expensive to purchase fresh foods. As a result, their diets are relying more on unhealthy foods which are items packed with refined grains, added sugar, and saturated fat. As a food company, we understand that diabetes is a growing concern globally and the driving change toward a healthier and more sustainable food future. This is the purpose we start with this project.
We introduce HEXA oatmeal for diabetic patients.
Our oatmeal is
Specifically designed for diabetic patients and people with high blood sugar levels.
Affordable Price, just less than RM1.50 per meal or RM10 per 350g packQuick and easy to prepare: Preparation takes less than 3 minutes and consists of only 3 steps
4. It contains nutritious ingredients such as Sunflower seeds, Chia seeds, Flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds.
5. It contains less amount of sorbitol (1.5%) and vanilla powder (1.5%). Sorbitol is 60 % as sweet as table sugar, but it has a much lower GI than table sugar. Vanilla powder is made from vanilla beans that have been dried and powdered. However, not all vanilla powder is the same, white colour vanilla powder contains sugar such as dextrose and sucrose.
Health Benefits
WHAT SO SPECIAL ABOUT OATS?
1. Oats is an excellent source of fiber Oats is a wholesome and high-fiber grain especially rich in beta-glucan which is a type of soluble fiber. This fiber provides a number of health benefits including the following benefits:
Reduce bad cholesterol and total cholesterol level.Reduce blood sugar levelImprove insulin responseIncrease the growth of good bacteria in the gutIncrease satiety feeling of fullness that helps to weight loss.
2. Seeds are good sources of fiber. They also contain a high amount of healthy fat and important vitamins and minerals.
3. There are many different types of oatmeal products in the market from plain oatmeal to flavoured instant oatmeal. Oatmeal is nutritious food because it contains a high amount of fiber, minerals and vitamins. However, eating oatmeal comes with some concerns. Most people do not eat it plain, they normally add lots of sweeteners and make it more likely a dessert. While, many of flavoured instant oatmeal is loaded with sugar, preservative and additives. Hexa breakfast oats Mix is healthy, but at the same time tasty. It contains only 1.5g of sweetener (sorbitol) per 100g and has appealing vanilla and coconut flavour. So, you can also enjoy it without adding sugar.
Serving Suggestions for people with Diabetics & High Blood Sugar:
For diabetics, we recommend the following diet to enjoy our HEXA breakfast oats mix healthily
With Water
Mix 7 tablespoon (50g) of HEXA Breakfast Oats Mix into 1 cup (180ml) of hot water. Stir thoroughly and wait for 1-2 mins. Ready to serve!
With Milk
Mix 7 tablespoon (50g) of HEXA Breakaast Oats Mix into 1 small cup (120ml) of milk. Stir thoroughly and wait for 1-2 mins. Ready to serve!
With Low Fat Yoghurt
Mix 7 tablespoon (50g) of HEXA Breakfast Oats Mix with 8 tablespoon of yoghurt. Stir thoroughly and wait for 1-2 mins. Ready to serve!
Summary
The foods you consume have a major impact on diabetes and blood glucose levels. Malaysia is known as food heaven, there are many delicious foods and they are so easy to access. While it is hard to find suitable foods for people with diabetes. Most of the foods are highly processed which contains a high amount of sugar and fat. Our new product Hexa Oats Mix is designed especially for people with diabetes or high blood sugar level. It is made from nutritious ingredients such as oats and four different types of seeds. They are good sources of fiber, minerals and vitamins and provide number of health benefits. Our oats mix is not only healthy but also has an appealing flavour so you can avoid adding large amount of sweetener. Moreover, our oats mix is affordable and easy to prepare. We hope our new Breakfast Oats Mix helps you to live a healthy life.