HEALTH TITBITS: (REDUCING BLOOD SUGAR) The number of diabetics is on the rise in Nigeria as well as all over the world. While heredity plays a role in it, other factors like dietary habits and lifestyle are equally important. People with high blood sugar should be extra cautious about what they eat. Some foods which may help lower blood sugar level in the body may include but not limited to the following; A. Oatmeal: It is easily available and inexpensive and the silver lining is that it is also delicious. Oatmeal gives you all the nutrition you need without increasing your blood sugar level as it is high in soluble fiber. It is especially good for overweight people as it helps them lose weight, apart from countering their high blood sugar. Use sweetener instead of sugar and it will be the perfect recipe to lower blood sugar. B. Tomato: Since a diabetic’s diet is intensely restrictive, it is important to include tomatoes as they provide important vitamins and minerals while helping to maintain a low blood sugar level in the body. C. Spinach: There is hardly any food stuff as healthy as green leafy vegetables and spinach tops the list. It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals like iron, magnesium, folate and ascorbic acid. Besides, it contains high amounts of fiber but very low carbohydrates thus helping you achieve low blood sugar levels. D. Onions: Whether consumed raw or in cooked form, onions are extremely helpful in lowering blood sugar level as they contain a compound which helps manage blood sugar levels in the body. E. Broccoli: It is common knowledge that people with high blood sugar are more susceptible to other diseases especially those of the heart. Hence it is of paramount importance to work towards a healthy heart along with lowering blood pressure. Broccoli does just that as it contains potassium and chromium which helps in lowering the blood pressure. F. Cinnamon: Apart from having a wonderful tangy taste, cinnamon has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels as well. The good thing is that there is no limit to the food stuff you can add cinnamon to – from tea to cereal. G. Soy: It is a rich source of protein but contains very little carbohydrate which makes it the elixir for diabetes. If you build your body without increasing your blood sugar levels, soy bean is the answer to your problems. H. Salacia This herb has been in use in India since ancient times and is said to reduce blood sugar levels dramatically. Even before the world began resorting to insulin shots, Ayurvedic physicians would recommend this herb to keep blood sugar levels in body in check. I. Lettuce: It is a wonderful way to fight high blood sugar due to its very low cholesterol and carbohydrate contents. J. Flax seeds: They are a rich source of magnesium and Omega-3 fatty acids and can go a long way in lowering blood sugar levels in the body.
Posted on: Sun, 01 Dec 2013 21:31:23 +0000
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