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Large Cooked Nopales, Diced (About 2 1/2 Cups)

Cooked nopales are the edible pads of the prickly pear cactus, commonly eaten as a vegetable in Mexican cuisine. They have a mild, slightly tart flavor and provide fiber with relatively few calories.

Beneficial properties

high in fiber low calorie hydrating antioxidant-rich supports blood sugar management

Nutritional highlights

Nopales provide dietary fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and small amounts of calcium and carotenoids.

Caution. May lower blood sugar, so people taking diabetes medications should monitor for additive effects.

Conditions it helps with

Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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High Cholesterol
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Weight Gain & Obesity
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