It turns out that your favourite spice mix not only helps your food taste better, it can also reduce your waistline. According to the Journal of Medicinal Food, a food seasoning spice mixture improves glucose metabolism and lipid profile in fructose-fed hyperinsulinemic rats. Treatment with these spices significantly reduced plasma glucose and insulin levels and brought about a favourable lipid profile. Additional research published in the Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences (2010) confirmed the anti-diabetic effect of various spices. Among the spices, fenugreek seeds, garlic, onion, and turmeric have been experimentally documented to possess anti-diabetic potential by either lowering blood sugar or reducing insulin. In a limited number of studies, cumin seeds, ginger, mustard, curry leaves and coriander have been reported to lower blood sugar levels. This is very promising for those who like a little spice in their life. I also recommend adding a Curcumin supplement (derived from Tumeric), such as the one by AOR, for its anti inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-aging and immune-enhancing benefits.
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