Foods that control Diabetes: Groundnut, Grapefruit, Jambul Fruit

GROUNDNUT

• Diabetics can eat a handful of groundnuts daily.
• It prevents malnutrition and vascular complications arising from diabetes.

GRAPEFRUIT

• Grapefruit is a citrus fruit that has great anti-diabetic value.
• If this fruit is eaten liberally there will be considerable reduction in diabetes cases.
• A person suffering from high blood sugar or a person who has a tendency towards it can have grapefruit 3 times a day.
• Simultaneously diet should include lots of fruits, vegetables and juices.
• Consumption of fats, sweets and starches should be reduced considerably.
• Continuous-grapefruit rich diet helps bring down sugar level in individuals not taking insulin. But, it takes longer for a person who is on insulin. 

JAMBUL FRUIT

• Jambul fruit is also known as java plum or rose apple and possesses anti-diabetic properties.
• All, the fruit, seeds and juice can be used for the treatment of diabetes.
• It has substantial influence on the pancreas.
• The jamboline content present in the seeds check the conversion of starch into sugar (in case of increased production of glucose).
• Seeds are dried, powdered and mixed with water. It can be taken around 4 times a day. It reduces sugar in the urine and quenches thirst.
• The inner bark of Jambul tree is also considered beneficial in diabetes treatment.
• The bark is dried and burnt to a white ash. This ash is ground, strained and bottled.
• 2 grams of this ash should be given on empty stomach in morning and 2 grams each in the morning and evening after meals.
• For excessive urination in diabetes, seeds of jambul fruit can be used. 1 gram powder each in the morning and evening is effective in controlling the condition.

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