Type 2 diabetes - The effect of ginger on blood sugar levels

Type 2 diabetes - The effect of ginger on blood sugar levels

The magazine was published in March 2019Medicine (Baltimore)reported an analysis of eight studies on ginger consumption to support blood sugar control. The results of all reviews were combined as if they were results of a large study of four hundred and fifty-four people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The participants who ate ginger significantly reduced their HbA1c levels, while those who did not eat ginger showed no change. From these results, researchers concluded that consuming ginger helped lower blood sugar levels over time.

Although ginger doesn't provide much in the way of nutrients, it is low in calories and sugar. A quarter cup of ginger containing 19 calories and 0.4 grams of sugar contains the following, expressed as a percentage of the recommended daily allowance (RDA)...

• Vitamin C – 2%

• Niacin – 1%

• Vitamin B6 – 2%

• Folic acid – 1%

• Iron – 1%

• Fiber – 2%

The edible part of the ginger plant is the root.Ginger root can be eaten raw as a snack, although its concentrated flavor is a bit much for many people. “Crystallized” ginger with sugar is not recommended for people with type 2 diabetes. The good news is that ginger root is great for making a soothing cup of tea or as a flavoring in a stir-fry. The easiest way to make ginger tea is to chop the ginger root and let it steep in boiling water for a few minutes. If necessary, a sugar substitute can be added to sweeten. Some cooks like to add a small amount of lime juice. Ginger tea in a bag can also be purchased commercially.

Delicious Asian vegan and vegetarian dishes often use the fragrant ginger root. Allrecipes.com suggests making Indian curry with...

• vegetable oil,

• Onion,

• ginger root,

• Garlic,

• Coriander,

• Turmeric,

• lenses,

• Cumin,

• vegetable broth,

• cauliflower,

• coconut milk,

• carrots,

• green beans,

• Pepper,

• lemon juice,

• coriander and

• green beans.

Many more Indian, Thai and various other ginger recipes can be found online.

Ginger is a tropical plantgrown in Asia, Africa and warmer regions of the United States. Ginger root from the supermarket...

• can be planted in rich, fertile soil that holds water but does not become soggy,

• Plant in the shade, about 2 to 4 cm deep,

• Keep the floor wet and

Harvest approximately 8 to 10 months after planting. In climates where the soil gets colder than 55 degrees Fahrenheit, ginger can be grown in pots indoors. The stems and leaves form quite attractive houseplants, somewhat reminiscent of bamboo.

The health benefits of ginger are worth exploring.

Inspired by Beverleigh H Piepers