Eating these 3 herbs in the morning can manage diabetes
3 Herbs in the morning can manage diabetes
India is sadly the diabetic capital of the world. Blame it on wrong eating habits, bad lifestyle or too much stress that affects the cortisol levels in the body and creates insulin sensitivity, high blood sugar makes the body vulnerable and hampers the functioning of vital organs.
While most people suffering from high blood sugar, bank on slow release medications and injectors that affect overall health and immunity in several ways, but what if we tell you that Ayurvedic experts feel that including Indian herbs to the day-to-day diet can also help in controlling sugar levels and managing insulin resistance. In fact, these common desi herbs have been used in several Ayurvedic medicines. Read on to find out!
Desi herbs that help in managing blood sugar levels
There’s no denying that these herbs would work only if you pair them with a healthy diet, rich in nutrients like protein, fiber, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and low in calories and carbohydrates. However, including these three herbs in the morning regime can naturally help in balancing sugar levels and also helps with weight loss.
Curry leaves / kadipattha / Karugapillai
Curry leaves are found in most Indian households as it is one of the most used ingredients in several Indian dishes, but do you know chewing these curry leaves can help in slow release of sugar from the food into the bloodstream, which further helps in managing the blood sugar levels, naturally. Apart from that, the presence of fiber in curry leaves also helps in improving the digestion and metabolism in the long run.
Guduchi/Giloy
This common Indian herb can be consumed in the morning in the form of juice or tea. In fact, just by washing and chewing some giloy can naturally help in managing insulin sensitivity, improve metabolism, boost immunity, improve liver and spleen functioning. Apart from that, this herb helps in fighting allergies. The taste of this herb is bitter.
Neem & Madhunashini/ Gudmar
These common herbs are also effective in managing insulin sensitivity. In fact, herbs like neem taste bitter and thus can be consumed in the form of tea or by adding to detox water.
Ashwagandha
Another gem from the treasure trove of Ayurveda is Ashwagandha, which helps in controlling sugar, improving metabolism, great for brain functioning, reduces stress, fatigue and boosts alertness of the brain. Drinking this herb in the form of tea or by mixing with milk can boost its efficacy. It can also make for a great bedtime drink by inducing sleep.
What experts say
Recently, Ayurvedic expert Dr Dixa Bhavsar shared an insightful information on her Instagram handle wherein, she revealed how age-old desi herbs were potent in managing high blood sugar and several other ailments that affect the body during the change of season such as flu, cold cough and allergies. Here’s a glimpse of her Instagram post: “I’ve been consulting many diabetic patients lately, and here are some of the herbs that have given me miraculous results in reducing the sugar levels by improving the efficacy of the pancreas and insulin sensitivity,”
However, do seek medical guidance before adding something new to your diet, if you are suffering from diabetes or other underlying health issues.