Use methi seeds to control diabetes and blood sugar levels

Winters are still here and so are the green vegetables that are a gift of the season. Fenugreek or methi, which grows mostly in winters has tasty, edible leaves that are a common winter food that people in India eat. The seeds, also have many health benefits and are used widely in medicine.

Used in the tempering of curries, consumed by soaking in water, or just swallowing with warm water, fenugreek is an important part of the home remedies in every Indian household. Fenugreek seeds can really help in weight management, heart health and diabetes. According to researchers, fenugreek is rich in soluble fibre and can help in controlling blood sugar by slowing down the absorption of carbohydrates in the body. Fenugreek seeds can also influence the amount of insulin released, thereby helping with the breakdown of sugar in the blood.

According to research, daily consumption of 10 gm of fenugreek seeds soaked in warm water can help control type 2 diabetes. However, another study in India has also found that 100 gm consumption of fenugreek seeds is beneficial for patients of type 1 diabetes. Consumption of fenugreek can significantly reduce fasting glucose levels and improve glucose tolerance.

Another study has shown that high doses of fenugreek consumption over weeks shows improvements in plasma glucose levels.

Fenugreek can also help in reducing digestion problems, common cough and cold, high cholesterol and arthritis.

Hubby and self take about 1/2 teaspoon each of fenugreek, turmeric and dry ginger powders, mixed in water on empty stomach each morning. It helps as mentioned earlier, aids to control diabetes and also for joint pain, as they all contain anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties, among others. 

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