7 herbs and spices that are beneficial to diabetics

Hi everyone,

This has come up in the past and it is worth remembering that these herbs and spices have blood sugar lowering properties as it's easy to add herbs and spices to our food.

If plants can help manage diabetes, then that's a very good thing.

Here's the article:

medicalnewstoday.com/articl...

[sandybrown]

Thank you for this information!

We all need to talk to our grand parents!!!

[mistidahi]

Aloevera, cinnamon, fenugreek and ginger are familiar .Other herbs are not familiar Any one please share tamil names of other three herbs. Fenugreek micrograms works best for diabetics

[mistidahi in reply to mistidahi]

*fenugreek microgreens

[barani19 Administrator in reply to mistidahi]

mistidahi

Bitter melon -> Paaharkaai/ Siru paaharkaai

milk thistle -> vishnu kranti

Gymnema -> Sirukurinjaan

[mistidahi in reply to barani19]

Thanks. There is one more veggie similar to pavaikai available tiruchi malaikottai market. This is also very tasty.

[barani19 Administrator in reply to mistidahi]

mistidahi

Cool. What's that vegetable name? Can you send a photo when you go next time?

[mistidahi in reply to mistidahi]

Adalakkai. Very tasty and good for diabetics. Google it for picture. By the way if you want to include some rice in ur diet you can do it with karupukavuni rice. I find it better than kattuyanam rice

[barani19 Administrator in reply to mistidahi]

Thanks for the information on Adalakkai.

Thanks for your advice on the rice variety mistidahi . Bamboo rice is one other variety we can try.

[mistidahi in reply to barani19]

Yes. Bamboo rice with urad dal dosa is a good option. My break fast menu is as follows day1.bhajra roti 2.thinai pongal3.urad dal vadai4.karupu kavuni plus urad plus ragi dosa 5. Buck wheat pancaake 6. Dal idli 7. Bamboo rice pongal all the above batter mixed with methi or drumstick leaves. All accompany with Sambhar or chutney. Lunch pulses /rajma/chick peas with lots of veggies. Night two samba roti. If u have any other option kindly share

[barani19 Administrator in reply to mistidahi]

mistidahi ,

Thanks a lot for the various option provided. I have LCHF food, typically boiled peanuts, coconut or paneer for my breakfast. Emmer/Samba wheat whole boiled (apprx 50-60g) with usual Sambar/Rasam and vegetables along with at least 3-4 spoons of Ghee and 2 medium size chapati for dinner with usual subzis like paneer, rajma, etc. If i feel hungry in the evening, then i either have cashew nuts or emmer wheat chiwda.

[sandybrown in reply to barani19]

What type of Ghee do you use?

[barani19 Administrator in reply to sandybrown]

sandybrown ,

I buy unsalted butter (brand: Nandini, Karnataka Milk Federation). We then heat it up to convert into Ghee. I tried buying Ghee from Nandini initially. But did not like the taste.

[sandybrown in reply to barani19]

Thank you. In UK we can get animal and veg Ghee. I use real butter on toast.

[mistidahi in reply to barani19]

Desi Indian cow is best I buy Two brothers amoreearth ghee

[barani19 Administrator in reply to mistidahi]

I agree with you mistidahi . I have only full-fat unpasteurized/raw desi indian cow milk daily. But Organic A2 ghee/butter is too expensive.

[mistidahi in reply to barani19]

1. Is coconut good for diabetes 2. Variation is key to get all nutrients. Since you do not seem to vary ur diet very much, do u take vitamin suppements

[barani19 Administrator in reply to mistidahi]

mistidahi

1. Is this a question for me?

Yes. I take vitamin C and vitamin D supplements

[mistidahi in reply to barani19]

Ok. Are you doing any variations in ur diet or same diet 7 days a week

[barani19 Administrator in reply to mistidahi]

mistidahi ,

There may be a slight variation for dinner. Once in a week or 10 days, i have atta noodles or durum wheat pasta. Both of these do not increase my blood sugar. Once in a month or so, i have some deep fried stuff like bajji, cutlet, etc. Apart from these deviations, its more or less the same.

[barani19 Administrator in reply to mistidahi]

mistidahi ,

Coconut is an important healthy food for diabetics. Please start incorporating the same into your diet daily.

[mistidahi in reply to barani19]

I read in a research paper that both bhajra or kambu and thinai/fox tail millet reduces sugar levels. WHAT is ur opinion on this

[barani19 Administrator in reply to mistidahi]

mistidahi ,

Kambu or Thinai can be tried for sure. I'm not a fan of siru dhanyam/millets. So, have not tried much.