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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