Diabetes: These 5 bitter foods may help you
New Delhi : In today’s world, diabetes comes to be big threat to healthy life. WHO (World Health Organisation) records a global data which indicates that the prevalence of diabetes among adults over 18 years of age has risen from 4.7% in 1980 to 8.5% in 2014. Possibly, the problem may emerge to be the seventh leading cause of death in 2030.
Diabetes refer to a group of metabolic diseases that result in increased blood sugar. If diabetes is not considered seriously, it may result in obesity, kidney failure, stroke and more While health experts are working continuously to find proper cure to the metabolic disease, there is one way through which you can check your surged blood sugar levels. It’s your diet. If you are suffering from diabetes then add some bitter veggies and foods which could effectively manage blood sugar levels.
Some must add food to your diet includes:
1) Bitter Gourd
This bitter-pungent taste vegetable helps make your insulin active, your sugar would be used adequately and not convert into fat, which would slowly help in weight loss too. Bitter gourd contains an insulin-like compound called Polypeptide-p or p-insulin, which control diabetes naturally. These substances either work individually or together to help reduce blood sugar levels.
2) Kale
The non-starchy leaf is one word for health and nutrition. Kale with high fibre takes the longest to digest. This in turn ensures that it is not metabolised quickly, and do not cause hike in blood sugar levels.
3) Fenugreek
Fenugreek seeds play a vital role in regulating blood sugar levels. It helps regulate insulin resistance, making it more responsive and sensitive. It’s commonly advised to diabetics.
4) Spinach
Spinach, a non-starchy and diabetic-friendly vegetable can work wonder in your diet. Spinach also contains a good quantum of fibre, which prevents spike in blood sugar levels. Spinach has very low glycaemic index and glycaemic load values. In addition, spinach is a rich source of vitamin A and lutein, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, manganese, folate, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, vitamin B6, folic acid, and copper.
5) Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds help to control blood sugar levels and are beneficial for your colon health since they are high in calcium and magnesium. A study published in the journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2011, participants with type 2 diabetes who were given sesame oil with diabetes medication had greater reduction in blood sugar levels than those who were not given sesame oil.
