Pwedeng Kumain ng Kanin? Smart Rice Tips para sa May Diabetes

Jared Salvador
Jul 10
2 min read

A bowl of rice with grains sits among golden rice stalks. A rice ball and wooden scoop are nearby, evoking a fresh harvest feel.

Rice is Life, Pero Paano Kung May Diabetes Ka?

Let’s be honest. Kanin is life for Filipinos. Whether it’s sinangag for breakfast, kanin + ulam for lunch, or extra rice for dinner, it’s become a staple comfort food for most families.

Kaya kapag sinabi ng doktor na bawal ka na sa kanin, it feels like the end of the world.

Pero here’s the truth: hindi mo kailangan iwasan ang kanin forever. You just need to make smarter and healthier choices. Kaya mo pa ring kumain ng rice basta alam mo how to manage it properly.

Why White Rice Can Be Tricky

A white bowl of oats with grains falling, surrounded by golden wheat on a beige background. Soft, natural tones evoke a calm mood.

White rice is made up of simple carbohydrates, which your body breaks down quickly into sugar. This leads to blood sugar spikes, something you want to avoid if you have diabetes or prediabetes.

Pero hindi lang ito about bawal or hindi. It’s about how much, what kind, and what you eat it with.

Mind Your Portion (Huwag ‘Yung Pang-Buffet)

Brown and red rice have more fiber, which helps slow down sugar absorption. It also keeps you full longer. Medyo nutty ang lasa at first, pero pwede mong haluan ng white rice muna habang nasasanay ka.

Mas may sustansya, at hindi ka gutom agad!

Add Gulay or Protein

Eating rice na walang kasama is a blood sugar spike waiting to happen. Always pair your rice with gulay, lean protein like fish, chicken, or eggs, para balance ang sugar levels mo.

Example? Adobong manok, talbos ng kamote, at half rice, masarap na, smart pa!

Kumilos After Meals Kahit Kunti Lang

A 15 to 30-minute walk after meals can help lower your blood sugar naturally. Kahit simpleng lakad sa labas o pagwalis, okay na yan.

🏥 Manage your diabetes with HealthFirst Clinic

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Managing diabetes doesn’t mean giving up your favorite Filipino dishes. It means learning how to adjust, with the right guidance.

At HealthFirst Clinic, our doctors can give expert health advice that fits your lifestyle and food preferences. No crash diets. Just support that works for you.

Book a consultation with HealthFirst Clinic today and start your journey toward better blood sugar control without giving up on what you love.

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Because healthy living doesn’t mean giving up, it just means making better choices, one cup of rice at a time.

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