Foods That Regulate Sugar Levels Naturally

Regulating blood sugar levels should be an important issue for people prone to developing type 2 diabetes. Find out which foods can help you.

Both diabetic people, as well as those who regularly eat sweets even though they are not hungry, could include in their diet foods that have the property of regulating blood sugar levels, among them we can mention stevia, cinnamon, some peas , beer yeast or oatmeal, among others.

In this article, we explain the secrets of these miracle foods and how you can consume them to benefit from their medicinal properties.

Control blood sugar levels with stevia

The first food that we stand out for its property of naturally reducing blood sugar levels is stevia.

This plant, native to Paraguay, has become popular in recent years as a healthy alternative to refined white sugar and artificial sweeteners, since it not only sweetens but also has some therapeutic properties.

Many people who suffer from type 2 diabetes manage to stabilize this disease in a natural way with the regular intake of this plant.

We can consume the fresh, dried leaves in infusion, or in pure extract format.

It is recommended to avoid stevia sweeteners that have become fashionable and that contain only a small part of this plant. In the same order, it can be noted that the extract has been so refined that it no longer retains its medicinal properties, but simply works as a sweetener.

Cinnamon

This delicious and aromatic spice can help lower blood glucose, cholesterol and lipid levels and can even keep them low for a while after taking it.

According to popular beliefs, cinnamon can help increase insulin sensitivity, which controls glucose levels. In addition, it would be beneficial for its antioxidant content.

The cinnamon that is considered to have a medicinal contribution is Ceylon cinnamon. It is characterized by its lighter brown color and by having a smooth texture and flavor.

These factors, together with its healthy properties, have made it common in cooking and in health. We can take it in tablets, or consume it regularly in meals and infusions.

A good tip is that you can make a drink by cooking some vegetable milk (almond, hazelnut, oatmeal or rice) with cinnamon for 15 minutes. We can add a little coconut, vanilla essence or cocoa, according to our preferences.

The recommended daily dose to regulate high blood glucose levels is between 1 and 6 grams, that is, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder per day.

Pea

Pea, also known as vegetable insulin, helps us regulate blood sugar levels thanks to its excellent nutritional values, among which are a high content of protein and fiber.

This legume keeps the glycemic curve balanced after eating, a time when it tends to skyrocket. In addition, it also contributes to the fact that the rest of the foods that we have consumed do not alter these indices either.

The healthiest peas are fresh ones, which we can cook with other vegetables or potatoes, and combine with mushrooms or eggs.

Beer yeast

Brewer’s yeast is a medicinal food rich in vitamins and minerals, among which chromium stands out. This mineral works as a regulator of glucose levels, making it an excellent supplement for people with diabetes or for those who suffer from the anxiety to eat sweets at any unexpected moment.

We can consume it in powder, mixed with juice or yogurt, or in tablets, if we do not like its slightly bitter taste.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a very healthy cereal rich in soluble fiber. This type of fiber  promotes the absorption of hydrates little by little and constantly,  avoiding the generation of blood glucose peaks.

We can consume raw oat flakes, as a muesli for breakfast, or cook it together with sweet and savory dishes.

Oatmeal is ideal to thicken soups and creams, to give consistency to smoothies and to combine with all kinds of flours when making cakes and cookies.

We can also make a delicious oatmeal drink at home, which will make it easier for us to take it every day with breakfast or a snack without getting bored of this food.