Cajunboy47
Thu, Nov-13-08, 21:42
Certain foods are touted to be able to help with control of diabetes. I am beginning a list. I'll add to it at a later time.... I'll try to list a little about each food as to what action it causes that results in diabetic control.
I'm not into studies/quotes/proof/exact science, etc....
I do eat the foods that I'm listing in this post with the exception of a couple of foods that I've not found anywhere, but I would gladly eat them if available. I think I have very reasonable control of diabetes and I believe including as many of these foods as possible has aided in my control.
.....................The list....................
Foods to Lower Blood Glucose
APPLE
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
Artichoke is a tuberous root and its top resembles a sunflower.
It contains Potassium, calcium, iron and sulphur required for maintaining good health.
It 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.
It is very effective when eaten in its raw form, especially in salads.
They can even be cooked with other vegetables.
For cooking boil the unpeeled artichoke in small quantity of water for 10 minutes
BEANS (legumes, soyabeans)
Soluble fiber binds to carbohydrates and slows their digestion and absorption all the way from belly to bloodstream. This slow rise helps prevent wide swings in blood glucose levels. Soluble fiber also helps lower total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, which are risk factors for heart disease--a concern for folks with diabetes, who are at increased risk.
Keep in mind that beans are still carbohydrates, so you'll need to factor them into your daily meal planning and carb counting.
BENAL GRAM （chickpeas）
Bengal Gram also called chickpea is a valuable anti-diabetic food.
Ingestion of water extract of Bengal gram increases glucose utilization in diabetes.
When chronic diabetic patients were kept on a diet; that included liberal supplements of Bengal Gram extract, their insulin requirement decreased from 40 units to 20 units a day.
Diabetic patients who were on a restricted diet, with limited intake of carbohydrates and liberal intake of Bengal gram extract, showed considerable improvement in their fasting sugar levels, glucose tolerance and urinary excretion of sugar.
BITTER MELON
Bitter melon has excellent medicinal properties and is used as anti-diabetic medicine.
It has insulin like substance called plant-insulin that has proved beneficial in lowering blood and urine sugar levels. Hence it should be liberally used in the diet of a diabetic.
Juice extracted from 4 bitter melons should be taken on an empty stomach ever morning.
Decoction prepared by boiling chopped bitter melon in water is equally effective.
Powdered seeds of bitter melon can be added to regular meals.
Bitter melon is also a rich source of vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, B, C and iron.
Regular use can prevent eye complications, hypertension, defective metabolism of carbohydrates and neuritis all associated with diabetes.
BROCCOLI
Broccoli is a popular food in Europe and is closely related to cauliflower.
It is rich in trace mineral chromium that lowers blood sugar. Hence it is a popular
Anti-diabetic food.
Chromium regulates blood sugar level; hence reduces medication, insulin needs of diabetics.
Chromium may successfully prevent the onset of full-fledged disease in case of mild diabetes.
For borderline cases it helps control glucose tolerance. Chromium also helps bring low blood
sugar to normal.
BUCKWHEAT
Buckwheat groats significantly lowers blood glucose and insulin responses. Buckwheat and other whole grains are also a rich source of magnesium, a mineral that acts as a co-factor for more than 300 enzymes, including enzymes involved in the body's use of glucose and insulin secretion.
CINNAMON
Cinnamon appears to fight inflammation and help insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar.
CURRY LEAVES
Extracts from the curry leaves were found to slow the rate of starch breakdown, leading to a more even trickle of glucose into the bloodstream.
GARLIC
Garlic is known to lower blood sugar in diabetes.
It is rich in potassium. It helps replace large quantities of potassium lost in urine of diabetics.
It also contains zinc, sulphur; which are constituents of insulin.
It also contains Manganese that checks the onset of diabetes.
Constituents of garlic block the inactivation of insulin in the liver. Hence promote higher blood insulin levels and lower blood sugar.
Garlic prevents arteriosclerosis and relieves body pain.
Garlic in raw, cooked or capsule form is equally beneficial. Take 1 or 2 cloves of garlic.
Even garlic milk prepared by boiling 4-crushed garlic in 110 milliliters of milk is as good.
But chewing raw garlic thoroughly, first thing in the morning is more popular.
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.
GROUNDNUT
Diabetics can eat a handful of groundnuts daily.
It prevents malnutrition and vascular complications arising from diabetes.
INDIAN GOOSEBERRY (aka: Amla)
The Indian gooseberry is one of the most ideal food-medicine for diabetes.
It stimulates secretion of natural insulin.
Mix a Tablespoon of gooseberry juice to a cup of fresh bitter gourd juice, take it daily for 2 months for beneficial results.
It helps reduce blood sugar in diabetics.
It also helps prevent eye complications in diabetics.
Diet restrictions should be strictly followed besides this regime
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.
I'm not into studies/quotes/proof/exact science, etc....
I do eat the foods that I'm listing in this post with the exception of a couple of foods that I've not found anywhere, but I would gladly eat them if available. I think I have very reasonable control of diabetes and I believe including as many of these foods as possible has aided in my control.
.....................The list....................
Foods to Lower Blood Glucose
APPLE
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
Artichoke is a tuberous root and its top resembles a sunflower.
It contains Potassium, calcium, iron and sulphur required for maintaining good health.
It 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.
It is very effective when eaten in its raw form, especially in salads.
They can even be cooked with other vegetables.
For cooking boil the unpeeled artichoke in small quantity of water for 10 minutes
BEANS (legumes, soyabeans)
Soluble fiber binds to carbohydrates and slows their digestion and absorption all the way from belly to bloodstream. This slow rise helps prevent wide swings in blood glucose levels. Soluble fiber also helps lower total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, which are risk factors for heart disease--a concern for folks with diabetes, who are at increased risk.
Keep in mind that beans are still carbohydrates, so you'll need to factor them into your daily meal planning and carb counting.
BENAL GRAM （chickpeas）
Bengal Gram also called chickpea is a valuable anti-diabetic food.
Ingestion of water extract of Bengal gram increases glucose utilization in diabetes.
When chronic diabetic patients were kept on a diet; that included liberal supplements of Bengal Gram extract, their insulin requirement decreased from 40 units to 20 units a day.
Diabetic patients who were on a restricted diet, with limited intake of carbohydrates and liberal intake of Bengal gram extract, showed considerable improvement in their fasting sugar levels, glucose tolerance and urinary excretion of sugar.
BITTER MELON
Bitter melon has excellent medicinal properties and is used as anti-diabetic medicine.
It has insulin like substance called plant-insulin that has proved beneficial in lowering blood and urine sugar levels. Hence it should be liberally used in the diet of a diabetic.
Juice extracted from 4 bitter melons should be taken on an empty stomach ever morning.
Decoction prepared by boiling chopped bitter melon in water is equally effective.
Powdered seeds of bitter melon can be added to regular meals.
Bitter melon is also a rich source of vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, B, C and iron.
Regular use can prevent eye complications, hypertension, defective metabolism of carbohydrates and neuritis all associated with diabetes.
BROCCOLI
Broccoli is a popular food in Europe and is closely related to cauliflower.
It is rich in trace mineral chromium that lowers blood sugar. Hence it is a popular
Anti-diabetic food.
Chromium regulates blood sugar level; hence reduces medication, insulin needs of diabetics.
Chromium may successfully prevent the onset of full-fledged disease in case of mild diabetes.
For borderline cases it helps control glucose tolerance. Chromium also helps bring low blood
sugar to normal.
BUCKWHEAT
Buckwheat groats significantly lowers blood glucose and insulin responses. Buckwheat and other whole grains are also a rich source of magnesium, a mineral that acts as a co-factor for more than 300 enzymes, including enzymes involved in the body's use of glucose and insulin secretion.
CINNAMON
Cinnamon appears to fight inflammation and help insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar.
CURRY LEAVES
Extracts from the curry leaves were found to slow the rate of starch breakdown, leading to a more even trickle of glucose into the bloodstream.
GARLIC
Garlic is known to lower blood sugar in diabetes.
It is rich in potassium. It helps replace large quantities of potassium lost in urine of diabetics.
It also contains zinc, sulphur; which are constituents of insulin.
It also contains Manganese that checks the onset of diabetes.
Constituents of garlic block the inactivation of insulin in the liver. Hence promote higher blood insulin levels and lower blood sugar.
Garlic prevents arteriosclerosis and relieves body pain.
Garlic in raw, cooked or capsule form is equally beneficial. Take 1 or 2 cloves of garlic.
Even garlic milk prepared by boiling 4-crushed garlic in 110 milliliters of milk is as good.
But chewing raw garlic thoroughly, first thing in the morning is more popular.
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.
GROUNDNUT
Diabetics can eat a handful of groundnuts daily.
It prevents malnutrition and vascular complications arising from diabetes.
INDIAN GOOSEBERRY (aka: Amla)
The Indian gooseberry is one of the most ideal food-medicine for diabetes.
It stimulates secretion of natural insulin.
Mix a Tablespoon of gooseberry juice to a cup of fresh bitter gourd juice, take it daily for 2 months for beneficial results.
It helps reduce blood sugar in diabetics.
It also helps prevent eye complications in diabetics.
Diet restrictions should be strictly followed besides this regime
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.