Foods That Control Diabetes: Apple, Artichoke

In our new series, ‘œFoods that Control Diabetes’ we will now highlight foods that are used in treatment of diabetes. Most of these foods or their compounds either stimulate insulin production or lower blood sugar.

- There are approximately 400 plants used as diabetic remedies.
- In ancient times high-fiber wheat grains were used to treat diabetes.
- In recent time plant food have confirmed the effectiveness in treating diabetes.
- Asia, Europe, Middle East have been using garlic, raw onions as anti-diabetic since long.
- Europeans use common mushroom; people of Iraq use barley bread
- Some countries have been using bitter gourd and herb ginseng as anti-diabetic herb.

- Blueberry, fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, beans, Gooseberry, cucumber, lettuce, cinnamon, cabbage etc are used in treatment of diabetes in different countries.

Apple and diabetes cures

- Apple is one of the most valuable sub-acid fruit.
- It is rich in pectin content; which is a natural therapeutic ingredient and hence extremely beneficial in the treatment of diabetes.
- Pectin is found in the inner portion of rind and pulp.
- It helps in detoxification of the body and eliminates harmful substances.
- Apple helps reduce 35 % of the body’s insulin requirements.

Artichoke and diabetes treatment

- Artichoke is a tuberous root and its top resembles a sunflower.


- It contains Potassium, calcium, iron and sulphur required for maintaining good health.
- Artichoke is high in insulin content and thereby beneficial in the treatment of diabetes.
- About 2 % of insulin is found in fully ripe artichoke.
- Ripe artichoke is available only during autumn.
- Artichoke are very effective when they are eaten in their raw form especially salads.
- They can even be cooked with other vegetables.
- For cooking boil the unpeeled artichoke in small quantity of water for 10 minutes.

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