Three ayurvedic diet tips for diabetics

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common metabolic disorders afflicting millions across the world. It is a condition where the body’s blood sugar levels are abnormally high. Diabetes occurs when your insulin production is impaired, or your body is not able to respond to the insulin properly. According to experts, if diabetes is not controlled using appropriate measures, it could take a toll on the health of your kidneys, heart and even induce weight gain.

Ayurveda recommends three ingredients to include in diet to counter diabetes:Copper water,fenugreek and bitter food

Copper Water: Store some water in a copper vessel or a copper tumbler overnight and drink it the next day; doing so may help prevent blood sugar fluctuations, writes Dr. Vasant lad in ‘The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies’. Storing water in copper vessels helps water leach onto some beneficial properties of copper. Copper helps battle several harmful microbial activity. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are also helpful in managing diabetes.

Fenugreek Seeds: Several studies have shown fenugreek/methi seed’s efficacy in managing diabetes. According to a study published in the International Journal For Vitamin and Nutrition Research, a daily dose of 10 grams of fenugreek seeds soaked in hot water may help control Type-2 diabetes. Methi dana helps control blood sugar surge. Being packed with fibre, it ensures slow release of sugar in the bloodstream.

Bitter food:Cutting down on sweets and desserts is not enough, you should also supplement your diet with healthy foods. Bitter foods like karela, amla and aloe vera are known to do wonders for diabetes management. Bitter gourd contains an insulin-like compound called Polypeptide-p or p-insulin, which is known to have anti-diabetic effects. Amla or Indian gooseberry is enriched with fibre, which makes it an ideal bet for diabetes management.

Follow these tips and manage your blood sugar levels naturally. It is always advisable to consult a doctor before making any major changes in diet.