PRE-DIABETES
SPICES
Managing blood sugar is something that all diabetics &
pre-diabetics need to constantly work on.
- Those who are generally healthy should work to keep blood sugar in check, since it has a tendency to rise in a hurry at times
- Millions of adults every year are diagnosed & living with diabetes every year
- When it comes to managing diabetes, it is important to have any upper hand in lowering
blood sugar - While a healthy lifestyle inclusive of plentiful exercise & a healthy diet is crucial for lowering blood sugar, there are some natural & holistic approaches to take to better manage blood
sugar
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10 SPICES
THAT WILL HELP REDUCE & LOWER BLOOD SUGAR
ALMOND EXTRACT
- Recent evidence suggests that almond extract can help steady & lower blood sugar
- Almonds have a high amount of healthy fats per serving, which can help with heart health, inflammation & lower blood sugar
- Consider almond extract or ground almonds for your recipes to gain these benefits
CAYENNE
- The main compound in cayenne, capsaicin, is a compound that will help regulate blood sugar
- You can find capsaicin in many over the counter drugs (mainly ointments and creams), but the use for those are generally for joint pain, inflammation, shingles pain & nerve pain associated from diabetes
- The cayenne spice can also help to lower blood sugar
- Some diabetics can expect to see a post-meal reduction in blood sugar with modest cayenne pepper use
CINNAMON
- This spice is frequently used on oatmeal, French toast, pies & many treats
- This tasty spice has great value for diabetics & those with high blood sugar
- Some studies have shown dramatic blood sugar reducing effects with cinnamon
- Those who consume 1- 6 grams of cinnamon daily for 40 days can show significant blood
sugar reducing effects In just over one month - Some studies have shown that regular cinnamon consumption can reduce blood sugar levels
by about 24 % - This is enough to reduce sugar levels well below the border line level if pre-diabetic
- So diabetics can have a much easier time controlling sugar levels with this reduction
FENUGREEK
- Recent studies have shown that fenugreek is a highly touted spice for those with diabetes
- Using the extract & seeds, the fenugreek can lower fasting blood sugar levels & increase
insulin sensitivity, which helps increase the effectiveness of your insulin - Consider more Indian cuisine with curry to help improve your blood sugar levels
GARLIC
- Many are aware of the plentiful health benefits of garlic for heart health
- A recent study on rabbits found garlic to lower blood sugar with the regular use
- While it is unclear as to how much garlic you would need for this reduction, it is highly
promising to lower blood sugar by using this spice in many dishes
GINGER
- It's still unclear how much ginger is needed to gain the benefits of reducing blood sugar
- it is highly recommended that those who have high blood sugar use ginger in recipes more often
- Ginger can help increase insulin sensitivity, which is helpful for making your insulin work
more efficiently
MARJORAM
- There is growing evidence that marjoram can help blood sugar levels
- Some side effects of using this spice in studies have shown that blood sugar can & may drop, which can be great for those who need some natural health lowering sugar level
- Just be cautious on how much it drops your sugar in your blood
OREGANO
- A recent study found that oregano can help reduce blood sugar levels due to the glucoside content contained within the plant
- This content, as it is described, is enough
SAGE
- Sage has many benefits including improvements in mood, mental alertness & it is anti-inflammatory
- In addition to these already great benefits, sage is a promising herb or spice for those
with blood sugar problems - Some suggest that the sage spice can help to improve the action of insulin, which means it assists in shuttling sugar from the blood and into the cells of the working body
TUMERIC
- Mainly known for its anti-inflammatory abilities, turmeric has also been shown to help
individuals with blood sugar problems - The primary action known for its blood sugar abilities is through the reduction of body stress
& inflammation, which increase stress hormones that release glucose into the blood - Preventing the releasing of these hormones directly will secondarily help lower blood sugar
in those with high blood sugar.
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