Friday, March 19, 2021

e๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒผ*SUMMER FOODS FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES*๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒบPapaya -any part of this fruit, from pulp to seeds is rich in antioxidants and fibre and prevent cell damage in the body. Has Vitamin B, folate, and minerals - as potassium, magnesium, and fibre.๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒบIndian blackberry/ black plum / Jamun -82% water and 14.5% carbohydrates . The presence of jambosine and jamboline in the fruit slows down the process of converting starch into sugar. This helps in avoiding the sudden spike of blood sugar levels in the body; consumption of Jamun has shown improvement in the secretion of insulin.๐ŸŒท๐ŸŒท๐ŸŒทPlum, reduces the risk of blood sugar spikes by taking a long time to break down the sugars in the body ; decreases insulin resistance.๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒปPeach -the nutrients present in the fruit compensates the carb count for diabetics; are high in potassium, fibre, Vitamin A & Vitamin C. The bioactive compounds fight obesity-related problems and cardiovascular problems in diabetics.๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ŸBerries- strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or blackberries are low-carbohydrate fruits . Rich in antioxidants, consumption of berries help in low glucose absorption due to the presence of nutrients and phytonutrients present in them. ๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒนApples nutritious with the presence of Vitamin C, soluble fibre, antioxidant properties and are great to add to a diabetes diet. ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’Watermelon provide the nutrition and flavors .๐Ÿฅ€๐Ÿฅ€๐Ÿฅ€Oranges -with Vitamin C, fibre, folate and potassium.; fibre content .The best way to consume oranges is by eating the fruit raw and not in liquid form.๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒปCucumbers are 96 percent water, one cup of sliced cucumber , packs a number of antioxidants, including vitamin C, manganese, and vitamin A.๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒบBell peppers are another great nonstarchy vegetable with high water content, rich in vitamin C and fiber.๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒธBest summer foods for people with diabetesCucumber ๐Ÿฅ’๐Ÿ… TomatoEggplant ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿซ Blueberry๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒผ

*CONDIMENTS AND TYPE 2 DIABETES* ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒธ Herbs and spices-condiments help to lower the blood sugar levels specially for people with or at high risk of type 2 diabetes. ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ *Dalchini / Cinnamon* consuming about half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day shows significant improvement in blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. ๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒน *Kari pattha / Curry* Leaves useful in managing high blood sugar. Several minerals in the leaves maintain normal glucose level in the blood, it influences carbohydrate metabolism and helps reduce the risk of oxidative stress. The curry leaves can been taken as raw , chew a few tender curry leaves daily in the morning on an empty stomach and can also add curry leaf powder to soups and salads. ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒผ *Haldi / Tumeric* contains the compound curcumin, boosts blood sugar control and help prevent the disease. ๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒป *Methi seed / Fenugreek-* seeds, add in warm water overnight soaked, grind into powder form has a significant effect on controlling blood sugar. it to warm water. ๐Ÿฅ€๐Ÿฅ€๐Ÿฅ€ *Tulasi leaves /* Basil a traditional medicine for diabetes increases the secretion of insulin on blood sugar following a meal. ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ‚ *Laung / Cloves* are anti-inflammatory, analgesic and digestive health benefits for diabetics. Cloves keep blood sugar levels in check and promote insulin production, further controlling diabetes. ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ *Lehsun / Garlic* consumption of garlic increased the serum insulin in diabetics , so adding enough garlic in the daily diet controls sugar levels. ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’ *Aadrak / Ginger* - in water , brewed into tea, in foods, helps reduce sugar levels.By adding ginger powder or chopped, fresh ginger root to raw or cooked food, by drinking it in a ginger ale. ๐ŸŒพ๐ŸŒพ๐ŸŒพ *__Aloe vera_*_ juice from the aloe vera plant helps lower blood sugar . The dried sap of the aloe vera plant has been in use traditionally to treat diabetes. Adding juiced pulp to a drink or smoothie is easy way of taking aloe vera. ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒบ