Food for Diabetes
Live the healthier way
Since time immemorial, food have been in used to
prevent and cure disease. Taking advantages of natural compounds in food is an
alternative to prescription drugs for diabetes. We can alleviate or prevent
diabetes simply by changing our eating habits. Listed below are some of the
natural cure for diabetes:
Cinnamon
The inner bark of a tropical
evergreen tree
native to India and Sri Lanka, cinnamon has insulin-like properties, which able
to decrease blood glucose levels as well as triglycerides and cholesterol, all of which are
important especially for type 2 diabetes patients.
Tea
Chemical known as polyphenols found in black, green, and oolong teas can helps
to boost insulin activity.
Buckwheat
Actually a seed of a weed like plant related
to rhubarb. Similar to wheat in nutrition.
The nutrients in buckwheat may contribute to blood sugar control. Buckwheat
groats significantly lowered blood glucose and insulin responses.
Cocoa
Researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia have
found that eating foods flavored with cocoa powder stimulates the production of
insulin. The chocolate-flavored foods increased insulin concentrations in the
blood.
Cherries
Contain chemicals called anthocyanins that increase insulin production.
Guava
Extracts from apple guavas can lower blood sugar level.
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