Top 12 Herbs and Spices to Control Type 2 Diabetes (We Love #9!)

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10. Garlic

Is there anything garlic cannot do? This popular herb can improve heart health as effectively as it wards off vampires but to top it all off, garlic is extremely helpful to diabetics as it stimulates the body’s production of insulin, which will maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Most people consume two cloves of slightly crushed garlic each day, but speak to your doctor first as too much garlic can not only ruin your love life, but it can interfere with some prescription medications, which is not a joke.

11. Cumin

Mysore University in India conducted research in 1998 as to the possible anti-diabetic compounds of cumin. This study was published in the journal Nutrition Research. This team of scientists found that when they fed diabetic rats cumin over an 8 week period that their overall blood sugar levels were much lower than the control group. Another review of studies, which was published in the 2005 edition in the International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, confirmed that cumin could lower blood sugar levels. Ask your doctor about how much cumin might be right for your situation.

12. Aloe Vera

This one is rather surprising as almost everyone thinks aloe vera is only for skin burns. Phytotherapy Research published a study in 2001 which showed that aloe vera lowered the blood sugar levels of diabetic rats. Aloe vera is also great for the skin and the digestive system but speak to your doctor about how much aloe vera you can safely consume.

Traditionally, herbs and spices such as those listed above have been used for their medicinal compounds for thousands of years. Try adding them to your diet after consulting with your doctor and find out what your ancestors have known for generations; Mother Nature knows best.

References:

Webmd.com

Guardianlv.com

Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov