DDHK. ORG – Kitchen spices have properties not to make food delicious but also beneficial for health. One of them overcame blood sugar.
High blood sugar can trigger diabetes and metabolic syndrome which impair health.
Overcoming high blood sugar can be attempted by medical drugs, changes in diet, to the consumption of certain herbs.
Here are some kitchen spices to deal with high blood sugar as reported from Kompas.
Turmeric
Turmeric is widely used as a natural dye in cooking. This spice can also overcome high blood sugar because it contains curcumin compounds.
According to research, turmeric can also be used to control blood sugar so it can prevent the risk of diabetes.
In a study involving 240 participants for 9 months, it was proven that people who consumed curcumin capsules avoided diabetes.
How to deal with high blood sugar with turmeric is quite easy. You can eat raw turmeric that has been washed clean or processed spices, such as in capsule or powder form.
Ginseng
For more than 2.000 years, ginseng has been used as a traditional medicine. Studies show that Asian and American ginseng can help lower high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Other research states that ginseng berry extract can normalize blood sugar and increase insulin sensitivity in rodents (mice).
When consuming ginseng, the absorption of carbohydrates slows down, and cells use more glucose, so blood sugar does not build up.
Consuming ginseng can also increase insulin production in the pancreas. The way to consume ginseng for the treatment of high blood sugar is to prepare ginseng root or powder and then mix it with boiled water or warm water, then drink it until it runs out.
Cengkeh
Clove is an aromatic spice that has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and digestive protective properties.
Several studies have proven the efficacy of cloves in treating high blood sugar by increasing insulin sensitivity.
Cloves can also lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The way to deal with high blood sugar with cloves is by chewing 2 buds or adding 5-6 buds in cooking.
Jahe
Ginger can help lower blood glucose levels. Several studies have shown that ginger controls blood sugar levels by increasing insulin secretion and sensitivity.
How to consume it, you can chew raw ginger, add it to food, drink, use the oil, or take ginger supplement capsules to control blood sugar.
The way to deal with high sugar with herbs is that you can eat them directly, mix them with food or drinks, and drink the extract in capsule or supplement form.
Try to consult with your doctor first before trying certain herbs or herbs to treat high blood sugar. [DDHK News]
