It is worth mentioning that hypoglycemic foods are suitable for preventing diabetes or health care. Not suitable for people with serious diseases. If in doubt, please consult a doctor.
The following is a list of hypoglycemic Chinese medicines/foods for your reference:
Trigonella foenum-graecum is a natural herb, whose seeds are commonly used as spices and leaves can be used to make tea. Studies have shown that fenugreek tea is a kind of public health drink, which can prevent diabetes by lowering blood sugar, and is often used as health-preserving and hypoglycemic tea.
It is known that glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP- 1) which stimulates insulin secretion with the change of blood sugar is easily degraded by biological enzymes in blood, one of which is dipeptidyl peptidase 4(DPP4). Scientists have found that some components of fenugreek can inhibit DPP4, protect GLP- 1 and ensure normal insulin secretion.
Bitter coke is a tree from the tropical rain forests of Central Africa and West Africa. The seeds, stems and leaves of this tree also have medicinal value. According to the local culture in Africa, pregnant women usually eat the seeds of this tree during pregnancy to prevent diseases, especially gestational diabetes.
Scientific data show that bitter cola can lower blood sugar, inhibit lipid peroxidation, prevent the damage of hyperglycemia to the body and improve diabetes-related complications.
Pepper is hotter than ordinary pepper. Adding ingredients can not only add flavor to food, but also have many therapeutic uses.
A study found that only 5g pepper can lower blood sugar and maintain the stability of insulin secretion, which is helpful for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This effect mainly depends on its active substance-capsaicin.
It is known that capsaicin can suppress appetite by acting on the nervous system and reduce the food intake of patients with diabetes and obesity.
Of course, eating peppers should also be moderate, otherwise it will easily stimulate the stomach and is not conducive to digestion and absorption.
Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch is a regulator in traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions. Nine times out of ten, this medicinal material can be added to decoction. A large number of scientific studies show that licorice contains a strong hypoglycemic compound called Amorpha fruticosa, which helps diabetic patients control blood sugar.
I believe everyone knows that green tea is of great benefit to human health. It depends on the antioxidants (flavonoids) contained. Among them, protocatechuic acid is an antioxidant that has attracted much attention.
Protocatechuic acid can stimulate cells to release insulin, restore pancreatic function and prevent insulin resistance. In addition, it can also reduce the accumulation of human fat cells and contribute to the treatment and prevention of diabetes. However, the current research mainly focuses on animal experiments, and more clinical data are needed to support the conclusion.
Cinnamon has a fragrant smell and is one of the commonly used seasonings. Among them, cinnamon produced in Ceylon is extremely low in calories compared with other cinnamon. Adding it to food can increase flavor and avoid obesity and diabetes caused by excessive calorie intake.
Silybum marianum belongs to the annual flowering plant of daisy family. Native to southern Europe and Asia.
Over the years, scientists have found that silymarin contains many high-value anti-sugar compounds, among which silymarin has the most obvious effect. In the recent animal model of diabetes, it plays a significant role in regulating islet β cells and promoting insulin secretion.
Banana contains quite complete nutrients (vitamin C, potassium ion, magnesium ion, protein, dietary fiber), which can supplement the nutritional needs of diabetic patients. This kind of fruit, also known as "happy food", can regulate mood, relieve stress and relieve negative emotions such as depression and anxiety of diabetic patients. But because it contains a certain amount of sugar, don't eat more than one at a time.
Interestingly, Barnabas leaves are called "insulin tablets", which can improve insulin function, lower blood sugar, regulate cholesterol level and prevent obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
Garlic is a very common condiment, and its unique volatile smell adds a lot of flavor to food.
Studies have confirmed that garlic contains more than 400 beneficial chemicals, among which allicin, propyl disulfide and S- allyl -L- cysteine sulfoxide can regulate blood sugar level by preventing the liver from interfering with insulin.
Clinically, sugar friends can eat some meals containing garlic after taking conventional insulin drugs.
As we all know, the health benefits of ginger are beyond our imagination, especially in lowering blood sugar. In recent years, a large number of animal and clinical studies have pointed out that gingerol, a spicy ingredient in ginger, can lower blood sugar. When gingerol interacts with human serotonin, it can promote insulin secretion and reduce blood sugar by 25% in a short time.