Leek, Garlic, Onion
The beneficial trio that our mothers forced us to eat when we were children! How strange it is that medicine keeps turning around and proving mothers right! This must be the maternal instinct; He forces his children to eat the beneficial ones, even if he is forced to do so. It has been shown that these three vegetables have both sugar-lowering and bad cholesterol-lowering effects.
How should we consume them?
Substances in these vegetables that are effective when cooked too much. is decreasing. That's why leeks in particular should either be steamed or quickly turned in a wok. Onion and garlic can also be consumed raw.
CINNAMON
Which ingredient does it work with?
It is thought that cinnamon increases the release and effect of the insulin hormone, which lowers blood sugar.
How should we use it?
Put 1 teaspoon of it in water 3 times a day, It can be boiled and consumed. Attention! Just as fenugreek seeds reduce the absorption of sugar, it can also reduce the effects of other medications you use. Let's leave a break of 2-3 hours in between. Let us immediately remind that health is a person's physical, mental and social well-being. Therefore, fenugreek, which is good for your physical health, may harm the social environment.
ALMOND:
Almond contains plenty of fibre. The amount of sugar in it is very low. It is very healthy because it contains unsaturated fat. If consumed regularly, it can be effective both as a sugar stabilizer and by suppressing the feeling of hunger before meals. A handful (40-50 g) can be beneficial if consumed daily. My suggestion is to divide it into three parts and consume it approximately 30-60 minutes before lunch and dinner. If consumed 2-3 hours after dinner, it can help prevent night snacks by creating a feeling of fullness.
GREEN TEA:
Green tea is also used. It is thought that some substances not found in black tea increase the feeling of fullness and, accordingly, may have positive results in diabetics. Consuming it 3 times a day may produce good results.
Which cinnamon?
First of all, there are 2 types of cinnamon. It is useful to know that the rod-shaped, curved type that we see frequently in our country is Ceylon, and the type with a rougher shell is Chinese cinnamon. Although both of them may be useful in patients with Diabetes, cassia has a higher active ingredient content (the ratio of this substance in Ceylon cinnamon is 65-70%, while the ratio of this substance in cassia cinnamon is 85-90%). Should we use it?
It should not be beneficial to use it in Type 1 Diabetes, which starts at a young age and is marked by no insulin secretion in the body.
How much should we use?
Studies have shown that it can be beneficial when taken 3 to 6 grams daily.
How should we use it?
Found in cinnamon. The volatile nature of the useful substance must be taken into account. In other words, its amount will decrease as you cook and boil it. It may be best not to boil it for a long time, but to use it by brewing it in a closed container.
FEMEN SEEDS:
That beautiful (or terrible!) flavor unique to bacon. It is Fenugreek seeds that give the scent. Its effect is thought to be multifaceted. Since it contains plenty of fiber, it can prevent sudden sugar spikes by delaying the absorption of sugar in foods and also by reducing the conversion of starchy foods into sugar. It can also increase insulin secretion.
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