Apple to reduce diabetes
Apple contain soluble fiber including quercetin, chlorogenic acid, and gallic acid all of which may help reduce blood sugar and protect against diabetes. Although total fruit consumption has been shown to decrease diabetes risk, eating specific fruits, including apples, may be particularly beneficial for lowering blood sugar and reducing the risk of developing diabetes. Study […]
Broccoli helps reduce diabetes
Sulforaphane is a type of isothiocyanate that has blood-sugar-reducing properties. This plant chemical is produced when broccoli is chopped or chewed due to a reaction between a glucosinolate compound called glucoraphanin and the enzyme myrosinase, both of which are concentrated in broccoli. Studies have shown that Sulforaphane-rich broccoli extract has powerful antidiabetic effects, helping enhance […]
Oats help to reduce diabetes
One of the main aspects to focus on while treating diabetes is to decrease inflammation. Oats, more specifically oat bran and oatmeal constitute wholesome, high-fiber grains that have positive effects on not only bringing down the LDL cholesterol levels but also regulating the blood sugar spikes which in turn reduces inflammation in the body. Foods […]
Okra for controlling diabetes
Okra is a vegetable. It’s a rich source of blood-sugar-lowering compounds like polysaccharides and flavonoid antioxidants. In Turkey, okra seeds have long been used as a natural remedy to treat diabetes due to their potent blood-sugar-lowering properties. Rhamnogalacturonan, the main polysaccharide in okra, has been identified as a powerful antidiabetic compound. Plus, okra contains the […]
Energy drinks raise your blood pressure
A study found that caffeinated energy drinks change the heart’s electrical activity and raise blood pressure, potentially creating unintended adverse health effects on people who consume them. A study shows that energy drinks may increase blood pressure and disturb the heart’s natural rhythm. People who already have high blood pressure or heart problems should use […]
