5 Kitchen Spices That Help Lower Blood Sugar

By: Somdatta Saha

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Managing diabetes through food is one of the most effective approaches. The good news is, you do not need to look far for the right ingredients.

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Dietitian Kanupreet Arora Narang shares some of the best ingredients to help manage blood sugar, many of which are already part of your everyday cooking.

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Fenugreek (Methi) Seeds

Fenugreek is rich in fibre, which digests slowly and releases sugar gradually into the bloodstream. 

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Cinnamon (Dalchini)

Cinnamon contains a compound called cinnamaldehyde, which helps increase insulin sensitivity and regulates blood sugar levels.

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Turmeric (Haldi)

Turmeric contains curcumin, which is high in antioxidants and supports immune health. Studies show that it also helps manage symptoms linked to diabetes.

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Cloves (Laung)

This robust spice promotes insulin production. Cloves have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and digestive properties that may benefit diabetics

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Ginger (Adrak)

Ginger supports blood glucose homeostasis. Studies found that ginger can reduce fasting serum glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

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