Wouldn’t it be nice to have more restaurant choices as a diabetic patient?
Well, we have great news then: Island Fin Poke is an outstanding, diabetic-friendly way to enjoy tasty seafood and help your condition. In this quick article, we’ll show you how our Hawaiian poke shop in Lake Nona is a terrific dining option for anyone trying to manage blood sugar levels.
Island Fin Poke – Healthy Hawaiian Seafood
Fresh seafood is one of the best ingredients for better circulation, healthier cholesterol levels, and stable blood sugar. Today’s typical dietary milieu involves so much processed food and junky carbs, so Hawaiian poke is actually an oasis of healthy superfoods like tuna, salmon, shrimp, and even octopus.
Why should you eat seafood to improve your health and assist with diabetes?
Because fish is a terrific source of Omega-3 fatty acids, the “healthy fats” that can curb many problems like hypertension, high blood pressure, heart disease, and more. These health maladies are often co-symptomatic with diabetes, so when you consume more healthy fats from fish, you can reduce the likelihood of diabetic complications. You should always double-check every dietary decision with your doctor, but it’s hard to go wrong with freshly sourced seafood.
Poke – Tons of Other Delicious, Healthy Ingredients
Then there are all the other healthy foods you’ll find on the Island Fin Poke menu. This includes everything from avocado and Og veggies, to edamame, and dozens of other items. Diabetics should probably avoid white rice and anything sweet/spicy, but that still leaves you with a plethora of satiating, delicious alternatives.
What Should You Avoid?
We recommend using caution with sweet sauces or seasonings such as soy sauce. There are numerous fruit selections, too, but you’ll want to reference the sugar content with our nutritional calculator. Finally, diabetics should be careful with a few other items with higher sodium content.
As long as you avoid or limit a few things, then it’s easy for diabetics to enjoy Hawaiian poke. It’s even a net benefit for most Type 1 or Type 2 patients, especially if you’re after something better than the typical fast-food fare.
We can’t wait to see you for a delicious lunch or dinner at Island Fin Poke in Lake Nona. You can find us on Tavistock Lakes Blvd near Lake Nona Medical City. Call us anytime to learn more about poke at 407-313-2827.