Type 2 Diabetes - The powerful anti-inflammatory spice for treating diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes - The powerful anti-inflammatory spice for treating diabetes

Turmeric can be one of the most effective anti-inflammatory spices available. It has long been known as a powerful spice that has been used in India for thousands of years: as a spice and medicinal herb. Believe it or not, it can help you better control your type 2 diabetes. A study published inThe International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolismlooked at turmeric and its active ingredient curcumin and its ability to help treat type 2 diabetes.

Here's what the research says about turmeric and type 2 diabetes...

• increased glucose uptake,

• reduced hyperglycemia,

• improved pancreatic cell function and

• decreased liver glucose production.

Overall studies on turmeric for the treatment of type 2 diabetes found positive effects on lowering blood sugar levels.

In addition to supporting diabetes, turmeric offers powerful anti-inflammatory health benefits. The better you manage your inflammation, the better your overall health will be, as the majority of illnesses seen today are related to some form of inflammation. Turmeric helps your body fight foreign invaders. It also helps repair damage to your body.

Turmeric in addition to…

• removing processed sugar,

• processed foods and

• additives from your diet,

can significantly help reduce the overall inflammatory burden on your body.

How to Add Turmeric to Your Diet.How do you add turmeric to your diet plan? One of the best options is to make a turmeric milk latte with...

• ground turmeric,

• unsweetened full-fat coconut milk,

• a pinch of cracked black pepper and

• a teaspoon of raw honey.

Enjoy this milk latte as an evening treat to end your day, reduce inflammation and support blood sugar balance. You can even add a pinch of ground cinnamon to support blood sugar.

Here are some other ways you can add turmeric to your diet...

• mixed into a smoothie,

• added to stir fries,

• enjoy a turmeric tea,

• sprinkle it over dark green leafy vegetables,

• Use it in soup or

• Add a pinch to frittatas or omelettes.

Turmeric is one of those spices that is proven to have more health benefits than you can count, and blood sugar management is one of them. Try making turmeric a regular part of your diet to support overall health and improve your diabetes management plan. A little goes a long way so you don't need to add a ton, just sprinkle a little here and there, or a cup of turmeric milk will do your body good!

Inspired by Beverleigh H Piepers