Diabetic’s superfood
1. ALMOND (increased glucose metabolism)
Nuts undoubtedly have huge benefits on human health, they
contain large amounts of nutrients and minerals.
Almonds are able to normalize blood sugar levels. It is low in
carbohydrates, and with large amounts of magnesium. Magnesium is an essential
mineral that is involved in many processes in the body. In particular, in the
regulation of blood sugar and blood pressure
Scientists were able to learn that people with diabetes have low
magnesium in the blood. Clinical trials have shown that a sufficient amount of
magnesium in the body has increased insulin response and reduces blood sugar
level.
2. Dark chocolate (improves insulin sensitivity)
It would seem the enemy of all diabetics is chocolate? This is
not true. Chocolate made from the cocoa, one of the active ingredients is
flavonoids, which remain in the cocoa powder after its production.
Ongoing clinical studies have shown that cocoa helps to improve
insulin sensitivity, especially in case of Type II diabetes. The increased
sensitivity to insulin, your body will become more effective at moving the
sugar from the blood into cells, it will give you extra energy.
Dark chocolate can be beneficial to your health, but there is
one thing. Your chocolate should really be black, and contain at least 85%
cocoa.
20 grams of 85% chocolate contains 120 calories (500 kJ), 9.2 g
carbohydrates, of which 4.8 grams of sugar. The lower the percentage of cocoa,
the higher calorie and sugar.
3. Coffee (reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes)
Studies have shown that those who have a cup of coffee everyday
have a lower chance of developing diabetes. The risk of diabetes is reduced by
18%.
The exact cause of what is the reason is not known, most likely
reason is the polyphenols, which in large quantities found in coffee.
Polyphenol compounds possess antioxidant properties.
Also coffee contains many minerals such as magnesium, which is
associated with increased sensitivity to insulin.
4. Green coffee (reduces the absorption of sugar)
Green coffee is very different from the roast. Coffee beans
contain large amounts of chlorogenic acid, the active ingredient, bringing
great benefits to health.
Studies have demonstrated that chlorogenic acid limits the
absorption of glucose in the blood, which in turn reduces the level of blood
sugar.
5. GREEN TEA (improves glucose control)
Coffee is good, green coffee is even better, but green tea is
best.
The main active ingredients of green tea are polyphenols which are
involved in glucose metabolism. Polyphenols gnawed antioxidant properties, they
protect cells from premature aging.
Use of green tea reduces the risk of developing Type II diabetes
by 28%.
6. Apple cider vinegar (may improve glucose metabolism)
Since ancient times vinegar was used for various health
problems. The most popular and best vinegar is apple cider vinegar. Studies
have shown that vinegar reduces blood glucose by 34%.
There are many studies conducted on animals and humans, which indicate
that the vinegar improves glucose metabolism in one form or another.
7. CINNAMON (can reduce the absorption of sugars and significantly improved insulin sensitivity)
Cinnamon is a great seasoning and spice, it is used since
ancient times, and it is one of the most popular spices of ancient Egypt and
China. Even in ancient times people have been known beneficial and healing
properties of cinnamon.
Some compounds in cinnamon reduce the secretion of digestive
enzymes, which slow down the absorption of glucose. As a result, less sugar
enters the bloodstream after ingestion of food. Clinical studies suggests a
daily dose of cinnamon extract significantly improves insulin sensitivity in
patients with Type II diabetes.
The daily dose, which has antidiabetic effect of 2 - 6 grams, it
is best to eat carbohydrate foods with cinnamon.
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