Type 2 diabetes is a condition where you have high blood sugar levels. Managing type 2 diabetes involves taking medicines that lower blood sugar levels. However, do you know there are herbs, spices, and vegetables that are as effective as diabetic medicines?
If you are diabetic or if someone is diabetic in your family, you can use/suggest these plants based foods (herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables).
Fenugreek For Lowering Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure
Fenugreek is a spice as well as an herb. In Indian traditional medicine or Ayurveda to be precise, fenugreek is considered a multipurpose herb that is used for a variety of conditions. A lot of clinical trials have been performed to find out how useful is fenugreek and whether it is actually beneficial or not as claimed by Ayurveda.
Scientific researches confirmed that fenugreek is a highly beneficial herb for the following conditions:
Diabetes: If you have type 2 diabetes, you can consume fenugreek and control your blood sugar. Fenugreek is highly beneficial in type 2 diabetes, in fact, it is as good as diabetic drugs. One teaspoon of fenugreek seed powder is as effective as 1000 mg of Metformin (a drug used for diabetes). Take a teaspoon of fenugreek powder right after the meal.
Hypertension: Eat one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds powder every day with a glass of water and your hypertension will be controlled in 30 days. Fenugreek is as powerful as Amlodipine (a common drug prescribed for people with high blood pressure).
Okra For Lowering Blood Sugar and Easing Asthmatic Conditions
Okra, also called lady’s finger, is a highly beneficial vegetable. You can eat this vegetable if you want to...
Balance acidic conditions in your body
Lower blood sugar in your body
Ease asthmatic conditions
Control upset stomach.
Okra is rich in Vitamin A and antioxidants. Vitamin A is good for your eyes, Vitamin A also helps the body to flush out toxins. Just like Vitamin A, antioxidants also help you to get rid of free radicals from the body.
Okra has anti-inflammatory properties; therefore, it helps in asthmatic conditions.
Okra is also has a lot of dietary fibers, therefore, it aids digestion and helps you if you are suffering from constipation. Due to its alkalizing properties, you can also eat okra if your stomach is upset.
How to get maximum benefits by eating okra
If you want to lower blood sugar, soak two okras overnight and drink the water early in the morning.
If you want to ease your upset stomach, drink okra soup, or broth.
If you are suffering from constipation, eat steamed okra.
If you are practicing raw food diet, you can try eating okra raw. It does not taste great when you eat raw, but it is not bad either.
Last but not the least, you should always clean okra before chopping it. Never put it in water after you have chopped or sliced.
Herbs and Fruits That are Beneficial in Diabetes
Periwinkle: Periwinkle is a perennial flower. The plant contains compounds that lower the blood sugar level. Chew 3-4 leaves and flowers every morning on empty stomach.
Black plum: Well, this is not a herb but this fruit is highly beneficial in diabetes. You can consume whole fruits regularly or if that is not possible, you can collect seeds, make a powder, and eat one teaspoon powder in the morning and evening for 3 months.
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