Natural antibiotics help stabilize blood sugar, diabetics should eat to prolong life

GĐXH - Garlic has a glycemic index of about 10-20, without any complex carbohydrates. That means consuming garlic is a safe choice for people with diabetes because it does not increase blood sugar levels.

Is it good for diabetics to eat garlic?

Garlic is a familiar spice in Vietnamese meals. Garlic contains many vitamins, proteins, fats and minerals... which are strong antioxidants, prevent skin aging, help slow down the appearance of wrinkles, and improve skin condition.

Garlic is a rare food that has a glycemic index of around 10-20, mainly because garlic does not contain any complex carbohydrates. This means that consuming garlic is a safe choice for people with diabetes because it will not raise blood sugar levels.

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Surprising health benefits of garlic

Garlic has high medicinal value, the sulfide contained in garlic has antibacterial effects and can inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Eating garlic can also help promote insulin secretion and increase the ability of tissue cells to use glucose, thereby stabilizing blood sugar levels. According to research from Kuwait University, raw garlic can help reduce blood sugar levels and the risk of atherosclerosis.

Eating garlic also significantly reduces total cholesterol and bad cholesterol in the blood and moderately increases good cholesterol in patients with diabetes and high blood sugar.

Garlic also contains vitamin B6 and vitamin C, which are involved in carbohydrate metabolism. Vitamin C plays an important role in maintaining blood sugar levels.

However, if you eat too much garlic at once, it will really upset your digestive tract, and also cause problems such as heat and discomfort in the body...

Additionally, garlic has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce the risk of complications caused by diabetes, including heart attack, high blood pressure and cholesterol.

Furthermore, consuming garlic also helps support lowering blood pressure, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and heart attack, because garlic creates nitric oxide synthesis that dilates blood vessels and supports healthy blood pressure.

The best way to use garlic for diabetics

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Garlic tea

Crush a clove of garlic and add it to the teapot, boil for a few minutes. Then add about two teaspoons of cinnamon. Let the mixture steep for a few minutes before turning off the heat. Before enjoying, add a spoonful of honey and half a spoonful of lemon juice. The mixture of garlic tea with cinnamon, lemon, and honey flavors helps to strengthen the body's immunity and stabilize blood sugar in the morning.

Garlic and honey

Cut a clove of garlic into 3-4 pieces and place it on a spoon. Add some honey to the spoon and let it sit for a few minutes, chew and swallow the mixture. You can sip some warm water if the taste is too strong.

Roasted garlic

Roasted garlic has a smoother, sweeter flavor while still retaining its benefits. Roasted garlic should be cut off the top of the bulb, exposing the cloves, dipped in olive oil, and wrapped in aluminum foil. Roast until the garlic turns golden brown. People can spread roasted garlic on bread or mix it into dips.

Use garlic in everyday cooking

Add garlic to everyday dishes such as stir-fried vegetables, braised meats, curries or minced to enhance the flavor of the dish. This spice can reduce the effect of allicin when cooked. Therefore, it is better to add chopped raw garlic before eating.

In addition, patients can refer to how to make black garlic to enrich their menu.

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