Herbs and Spices can Fight Diabetes

by Tanya on  August 08, 2008 at 9:13 AM Diet & Nutrition News
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Spices such as cloves and cinnamon had phenol levels that were 30 percent and 18 percent of dry weight, respectively, while herbs such as oregano and sage were eight and six percent phenols by dry weight, respectively.

For comparison, blueberries - which are widely touted for their antioxidant capabilities - contain roughly five percent phenol by dry weight.

Study co-author Diane Hartle, associate professor in the UGA College of Pharmacy, said various phenols are absorbed differently by the body and have different mechanisms of action, so it's likely that a variety of spices will provide maximum benefit.

"If you set up a good herb and spice cabinet and season your food liberally, you could double or even triple the medicinal value of your meal without increasing the caloric content," she said.

She added that controlling blood sugar and the formation of AGE compounds can also decrease the risk of cardiovascular damage associated with diabetes and aging.

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01/01/2012

Good day, at random I did a blood sugar test, the results was 22.9 which is high. I started with ayurvedic medicines, because the chemicals have side effects. I drastically change my eating habit, no more sugar, taking bitter gourd, fenugreek,cinnamon etc. Now I observed that my eyes is getting affected everything is blur. Is this the result of the above treatment? Now my test results are from 7.7 to 9.8 Could you please advise. thanking you in anticipations. Daniel




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