Diabetes Diet Tips: 5 Herbs And Spices That May Help Manage Blood Sugar

Diabetes is one of the major threats that people are facing today across the globe. According to the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 537 million adults, aged between 20 and 79, are affected by this lifestyle disease. The data further claims that the total number of people living with diabetes is projected to rise to 643 million by 2030 and 783 million by 2045. India too is experiencing a boom in diabetes. Consultant nutritionist Rupali Datta states, “Type 2 diabetes is a major health issue that we face today. While our ethnicity, genetic predisposition, makes us more vulnerable to diabetes, the cause for this is our lifestyle.” Hence, experts from across the globe recommend maintaining a healthy lifestyle and food habits to keep our blood sugar levels in check.

But let’s agree, maintaining a healthy diet during the winter seems quite impossible, especially when you have a range of decadent seasonal foods all around. Besides, we tend to do fewer physical activities during this time of the year, slowing down the process of metabolism. According to multiple studies, the above factors lead to a slowing down of metabolism, further affecting the blood sugar level in the body. “Your body may ask for more calories to fuel itself against the cold. This is a natural response from the body. Just make sure you don’t overeat and stick to the right foods,” reads a note on diabetes.co.uk.

Considering this, we found some natural herbs and spices that can be a great…