When people cook meals, they often add various spices to enrich the colors and flavors of the dishes. Some of these spices have a positive effect on our body’s health, and among them, there are many that can control blood sugar, just like “hypoglycemic medications” in the spice rack.
According to Liang Jiawei, nutritionist and consultant, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, chili peppers, turmeric, cloves, and many other spices can help lower blood sugar.
1. Cinnamon
Cinnamon is known for its ability to help control blood sugar, enhance insulin sensitivity, and reduce postprandial blood sugar levels and the risk of type 2 diabetes.
A study published in the medical journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism in 2009 shows that cinnamon can reduce fasting blood sugar levels by 10 percent to 29 percent.
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