2015-11-18
Joybynature.com Team
Nov
18

 

Diabetes is currently the one of the leading causes of death. Type 1 results from inefficient pancreas, however, type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease. Thus our food choices can prevent or promote insulin resistance to ward off diabetes. It is not necessary to eat bland healthy meals, we can make our meals tastier while at the same time adding anti – diabetic properties to it. 

 

Following are a few herbs and spices, which will make food appetizing and simultaneously anti-diabetic.

 

  1. Basil


This aromatic herb can be used in salads, soups, and pesto to add taste as well as to lower blood sugar levels as it is rich in flavonoid content. In India a variant of Basil called the holy basil is found in almost all homes, which too has distinctive taste and aroma.

 

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  1. Chamomile

 

This herb is known to instantly lower blood sugar levels. It prevents diabetes by extracting sugar from the blood and passing it on to the liver. And after a long day, nothing is more calming than a soothing cup of chamomile tea!

 

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  1. Cinnamon


According to several modern as well as ancient studies cinnamon is known to lower blood sugar levels. Nutritionally cinnamon is loaded with phytonutrients that decrease inflammation and may aid in weight loss by lowering cholesterol and increasing metabolism, which in turn lower sugar levels too.

 

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  1. Cumin


Cumin is one of the favorite Indian spices. Apart from adding flavor it is known to lower blood sugar and cholesterol.  It also has positive effect on Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs), the substances that aid the development or worsening of degenerative disease such as diabetes.

 

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  1. Fennel

Both the vegetable and seeds of fennel plant contain chemicals that work against diabetes. It also has Anethole, one of the phytochemicals that blocks several inflammatory agents in the body. It can be consumed in various ways such as chewing the seeds directly after food, as they do in India, or as a condiment on the food or even as essential oil in capsules.

 

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  1. Garlic


Garlic is one of those magic spices, which has endless uses and benefits. Against diabetes it suppresses cytokines and has very strong anti- inflammatory effect. It is most beneficial when taken raw and fresh. It can be also be consumed in form of capsules for convenience.

 

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  1. Ginger


It is the perfect Asian spice to fight diabetes and high blood lipids. It attacks diabetes on multiple levels and even helps with weight loss. In India it is mostly added in tea for an aromatic robust flavor and known to relieve people suffering from cough.

 

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  1. Sage


It contains antioxidants that fight diabetes. Its strong aromatic taste that adds flavor to stews and curry. It is also consumed in form of tea, which develops   enhanced anti - germs with addition of honey in the tea

 

 

  1. Stevia


Stevia is the only sweetener that can be consumed by diabetic patients. Research has proved its positive effects on postprandial blood sugar and insulin levels.

 

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  1. Turmeric

 

It is another popular Indian spice, very popular in the cuisine. By virtue of curcumin, an abundant content of turmeric it has host of properties such as - anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti-atherosclerotic, heart-protecting, weight-reducing, and anti-infectious. Thus it is more than ideal spice for those with diabetes.

 

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Given the extensive list, do toss in some anti - diabetic herbs and spices listed above in your dishes or teas. Making the food flavorful and tasty makes it easy to control and eventually beat diabetes.

 

 

 

 

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